How to Write an Introduction for a Medal of Honor Speech
Knowing how to write an introduction for a Medal of Honor speech can make the difference between delivering a well-received speech and butchering an important moment in an individual's life. The Medal of Honor is the highest medal one can receive in the military. At an elegant banquet, military personnel who have researched the recipients' backgrounds and know them personally usually deliver this prestigious speech. If you have been asked to write a Medal of Honor speech, start with the introduction and go from there.
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Start the speech with an anecdote about the recipient to demonstrate this person's strong character. Describe a particular moment in the military or in college that helped to shape this person's special qualities. For example, the recipient might have led a group of soldiers through enemy territory without guidance or weapons. If you want a more heartfelt approach, you can select and highlight a more personalized anecdote involving the recipient and the presenter. This section of the speech should be at least one to two paragraphs long.
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Mention how this moment or anecdote has shaped this individual into the character who deserves the Medal of Honor. By repeating the soldier analogy and describing how he led the soldiers in trying times, you present an example of the recipient's strength, faith, loyalty and will. This section should be at least one paragraph long.
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Give a brief yet detailed biography of the recipient in relation to the earlier anecdote. For example, talk about the person's endeavors during his youth, adolescence and adulthood. Introduce examples of extracurricular activities, such as basketball, mock trail, class president and fraternity rushing. A speech about an individual coming from a rough upbringing and becoming an upstanding citizen can make for a valiant speech. The biographical section should comprise three to four paragraphs.
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Finish the introduction by reiterating how this individual's core values --- primarily gained from life experiences --- shaped him into a Medal of Honor recipient.
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