Carnegie Hero Fund was established to "recognize persons who perform acts of This article is about the type of character. For other meanings, see Hero (disambiguation). Sir Galahad, a hero of Arthurian legend In many myths and folk tales, a hero is a man or woman (then often called a heroine), traditionally the protagonist of a story, legend or saga, commonly possessed... heroism in A civilian is a person who is not a member of a military. Under the Fourth Geneva Convention it is a war crime to deliberately attack a military objective; civilian property may be seized for military use; and collateral damage is an accepted part of war. In practice, the neat... civilian life in the The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America¹, the States, or (archaically) Columbia — is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii... United States and Canada is an independent sovereign state in northern North America, the northern-most country in the world, and the second largest in total area. Bordering the United States, its territorial claims extend north into the Arctic Ocean as far as the North Pole. Canada is a federation of ten provinces... Canada, and to provide financial assistance for those disabled and the dependents of those killed helping others." [1]  (http://www.carnegiehero.org/heroFund.php) It was established in North America in 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). Events January-March January 7 - The distress signal CQD is established only to be replaced two years later by SOS. February 7 - The Great Baltimore Fire in Baltimore, Maryland destroys over 1,500 buildings in... 1904 by Andrew Carnegie (November 25, 1835–August 11, 1919) was a Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist. Early life Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland into a weavers family. In 1848 his father, who had been a Chartist, immigrated to America, settling in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Young Carnegie started work at... Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919), a Scottish-American Industrialist mainly refers to a person who takes a leading or visionary role in the process of building up an industry over a long time. Often an industrialist invests his own capital and thus has some degree of capitalist ownership control. Still the industrialist will often claim that he is... industrialist and A philanthropist is someone who devotes her or his time, money, or effort towards helping others. The label is most often applied to someone who gives large amounts to charity. See also philanthropy. A philanthropist does not always find universal approval for her or his deeds. Common accusations include supporting... philanthropist.

Administered by a 21-member commission based in City nickname: The Steel City Location in the state of Pennsylvania Founded 1758 Mayor Tom Murphy (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 151.1 km² (58.3 mi²) 7.2 km² (2.8 mi²) 4.75% Population  - City (2000)  - Density 334,563 2,324.1/km² Time zone... Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as of 2004, 8,869 medals have been awarded. The recipients were selected from more than 78,000 nominees. About 20 percent of the medals are awarded posthumously.

The medallions are bronze. A verse from the New Testament of the Bible encircles the outer edge: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13).

A similar fund was established by Carnegie in Great Britain lies between Ireland and continental Europe. Great Britain is an island lying off the northwestern coast of Europe, comprising the main territory of the United Kingdom (UK). Great Britain is also used as a political term describing the combination of England, Scotland, and Wales, the three countries which... Great Britain in 1908.

See main article Andrew Carnegie (November 25, 1835–August 11, 1919) was a Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist. Early life Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland into a weavers family. In 1848 his father, who had been a Chartist, immigrated to America, settling in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Young Carnegie started work at... Andrew Carnegie.

External Links

• Carnegie Hero Fund Commission official website (http://www.carnegiehero.org/)