Medal of Honor Monument Gets Final Approval | Salt Lake City News

Trump signs bill creating a new National Medal of Honor monument on the National Mall near the Lincoln Memorial, honoring the legacy of Medal of Honor recipients and the last living WWII recipient, Hershel “Woody” Williams. Spearheaded by Utah Rep. Blake Moore after his election in 2021, the bipartisan effort saw unanimous congressional passage and Biden’s earlier signature. The site—once reserved for no new construction—is now designated for this historic tribute, pending final approval from the National Park Service and subsequent design and construction. It’s a powerful symbol of unity across administrations and parties, celebrating unparalleled bravery and sacrifice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83159a4a945a4dfc