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What does "Congressional Medal of Honor" mean?

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Rebecca

The "Congressional Medal of Honor" is a medal usually given to military men and women in the United States who displayed extreme bravery, courage, or risked their lives for their comrades and country. For example, one recipient risked his life to stop a suicide bomber from killing his comrades. In this scenario, the joke is that this man received a medal meant for brave military men and women because of this joke.

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