Trump Signs Act Authorizing National Medal of Honor Monument in Washington, DC President Trump signed the 'Hershel 'Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act' in Dallas, Texas, authorizing the construction of a monument in Washington, DC, to honor recipients of the Medal of Honor. The museum, named after WWII hero Hershel Woody Williams, will oversee the project funded by private donations. President Donald Trump signed the 'Hershel 'Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act' in Dallas, authorizing the National Medal of Honor Museum to build a monument in Washington, D.C. , for Medal of Honor recipients. The museum, which honors the highest military award in America, is named for World War II hero Hershel Woody Williams. Trump, who received the 'Champion of Honor' award, highlighted that private funds will cover the monument's construction on the National Mall. He met with numerous recipients from WWII to the Global War on Terror during his visit