Olives 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits. Olives are small fruit that grow on olive trees (Olea europaea). They belong to a group of fruit called drupes, or stone fruits. They are related to mangoes, cherries, peaches, almonds and pistachios. Olives are very high in vitamin E and other powerful antioxidants.
Medal of Honor. 1. the highest U.S. military decoration, awarded by Congress to a member of the armed forces for gallantry and bravery in combat, at the risk of life and above and beyond the call of duty. Also called Congressional Medal of Honor.
Because the medal is presented in the name of Congress, it is often referred to as the Congressional Medal of Honor. However, the official name is Medal of Honor, which began with the U.S. Army's version. Within United States Code the medal is referred to as the Medal of Honor, and less frequently as Congressional Medal of Honor.