Why the Utah Cold War Victory Medal is a meaningful award

By: Nelson Thibault

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 653

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Utah Cold War Veterans Foundation pinning ceremonies always entail a certain degree of excitement. That emotional experience is thanks in part to passionate foundation members and what the Utah Cold War Victory Medal represents.

I decided to share this brief account for those in the Beehive State who know little or nothing about the Utah Cold War Veterans Foundation and the state’s Cold War Victory Medal.

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