#MedalOfHonor August 11
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In August 2025, many of us are participating in the 30-Day Governors Coach4aday Challenge. Each day, we highlight one of the 2,300+ U.S. Governors—past or present—sharing insights into their achievements, controversies, or unique aspects of their careers. For today my choice is going to be profiling the only Governor to ever earn the MEDAL OF HONOR.
Only one U.S. Governor Theodore Roosevelt (1899-1900 New York) has ever received the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the United States.
Governor-30 Day Challenge Guidelines
As with previous challenges, participants are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to fit their own circumstances. If you can, commit to sharing something about a Governor in August.
- Record something about a particular US Governor. Make sure you include what US State and years that he/she served. Try to highlight an achievement, controversy, or some unique aspect of their career.
- Share with a challenge partner if you have one.
- Join the conversation by posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge
August 11-Theodore Roosevelt-Medal of Honor
Theodore Roosevelt has dual firsts. He is not only the sole US Governor but US President to be awarded the country’s highest military recognition the Medal of Honor. Roosevelt was recognized for his actions during the Spanish-American War (1898), specifically leading the Rough Riders in the Battle of San Juan Hill.
His medal was awarded on January 16, 2001 posthumously which was 82 years after Teddy Roosevelt had died.
Here is a list of every Medal of Honor recipients but only Teddy Roosevelt is a former Governor
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