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.
of Medal of Honor. History. A Virtual Encyclopedia of Medal of Honor History. On December 9, 1861 Iowa Senator James W. Grimes introduced S. No. 82 in the United States Senate, a bill designed to promote the efficiency of the Navy by authorizing the production and distribution of medals of honor. President Lincoln signed the bill and the (Navy) Medal of Honor was born.