Tump bestows Purple Hearts, Medals of Honor at State of the Union. See all the awards.
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Key Points:
- President Trump honored several U.S. service members and an Olympic athlete during his State of the Union address, awarding distinctions such as the Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, Legion of Merit, and Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and the family of Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, who were ambushed near the White House in November, received Purple Hearts; Beckstrom died from her injuries, while Wolfe survived.
- U.S. men's hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck was announced to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his key role in winning the Olympic gold medal against Canada.
- Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams, aged 100, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valor during
