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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.
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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.
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[[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.
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==Sources==
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*[http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/BRONZE%20STAR1.html Bronze Star Medal]
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[[Category:Military honors]]
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[[category:United States Government]]
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