From Bull Run to Mogadishu, American Valor takes a moving and compelling look at America's military heroes: those brave soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen whose actions have earned them the country's highest military recognition, the Medal of Honor.

Stories of the Medal of Honor's recipients unfold through newsreel footage, photographs, military art, and interviews with recipients and the comrades who witnessed their heroic acts. American Valor examines how the medal is more than a decoration for bravery; it is a way of helping understand who we are as a people, what we have experienced and what values we cherish.

Wednesday, 8/30 from 4:30-6 a.m. ET