 On , 1927, a Special [[Act of Congress]] awarded Lindbergh the [[Medal of Honor]], despite the fact that it was almost always awarded for heroism in combat.It was presented to Lindbergh by President Coolidge at the White House on .Curiously, the medal contradicted Coolidge's earlier executive order directing that "not more than one of the several decorations authorized by Federal law will be awarded for the same act of heroism or extraordinary achievement" (Lindbergh was recognized for the same act with both the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Flying Cross).