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Line 1: − The '''Bronze Star''' Medal is a military honor bestowed by the [[United States]] Armed Forces for a may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service in combat. It was first authorized, by President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]], in February 1944.+ − − The Star (Bronze, Silver or Gold) can be awarded for valor (one time incident) or for long term meritorious service in combat. A "v" on the emblime signifies a Star of Valor. − − [[John McCain]], [[Colin Powell]] and General David Howell Petraeus all have Bronze stars. Senator [[John Kerry]] was also awarded with a Bronze Star, but the extent to which his service in the armed forces was honorable was cast into [[Swift Boat Veterans for Truth|serious doubt]] during the 2004 US Presidential Election. − − ==Sources== − *[http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/BRONZE%20STAR1.html Bronze Star Medal] − − [[Category:Military honors]] − [[category:United States Government]]
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