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Pueblo is proud to be one of the most patriotic cities in America. Aptly named the “Home of Heroes”, Pueblo has the distinction of being the hometown of four Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. Upon presenting the Medal of Honor to Raymond “Jerry” Murphy, President Dwight D. Eisenhower commented, “what is in the water out of there in Pueblo...all you guys turn out to be heroes.” The city has a deep connection to military service and is veteran friendly. Pueblo was the site of pilot training during WW ll, is the namesake of the USS Pueblo and has had the honor of hosting two Congressional Medal of Honor Conventions, a privilege generally reserved for much larger communities All Congressional Medal of Honor recipients are honored at the Pueblo Convention Center. Pueblo has a record number of Medal of Honor recipients which caused the Pueblo City Council to adopt the “Home of Heroes” theme. This memorial is open year round and free to the public. Pueblo’s four Medal of Honor recipients are: William Crawford, Carl L. Sitter, Raymond “Jerry” Murphy and Drew D. Dix. 320 Central Main St. | pueblohomeofheroes.org WALK OF VALOR HONOR AMERICA’S VETERANS Pay homage to America’s heroes on The Walk of Valor, located downtown, which takes visitors through several patriotic attractions. Stop 1: Medal of Honor Memorial Stop 2: USS Pueblo Memorial Stop 3: Peter C. Lemon Rose Garden Stop 4: Veteran’s Bridge Stop 5: Zebulon Pike Plaza Stop 6: Center for American Values Stop 7: Memorial Hall Find the map and details for this interactive walking tour on the Visit Pueblo App and walkofvalor.com CENTER FOR AMERICAN VALUES The center is home to the nationally acclaimed Medal of Honor Gallery. The gallery features over 150 inspiring portraits of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, along with their stories and historic items associated with the Medal. At the Center’s entrance stands the World Trade Center Steel Memorial, graciously donated by the FDNY in remembrance of the sacrifice and heroism on 9/11. Located on the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, the center serves the community as a nonpartisan, educational nonprofit. Come to learn, reflect and be inspired. Open 10am - 4pm daily. No admission fee required. 101 S. Main St. | americanvaluescenter.org | 719-543-9502
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