2025 Session
Last amended: 2009 session
§ 10.575 — Medal of Honor Day
Plain-Language Summary
March 25 is designated Medal of Honor Day in Minnesota to honor Minnesotans who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration. The Medal of Honor was first awarded on March 25, 1863, during the Civil War. The governor must issue a proclamation honoring this observance each year.
10.575 MEDAL OF HONOR DAY.
March 25 is designated Medal of Honor Day in honor of the individuals from Minnesota who have served in the military or naval forces of the United States and have received the Congressional Medal of Honor, which was first presented on March 25, 1863. Each year, the governor shall issue a proclamation honoring this observance.
History:
History: History:
2009 c 8 s 1
Practical Notes
Medal of Honor Day is a state-designated observance, not a legal holiday. Recipients of the Medal of Honor are entitled to special benefits under both federal and state law. Schools and veterans’ organizations often hold commemorative events on or around March 25 to educate the public about Medal of Honor recipients from Minnesota.