As Lee Greenwood belted out “God Bless the USA,” 32 of the 61 living Medal of Honor recipients, national and military leaders,

The National Medal of Honor Museum is set to open Tuesday in Arlington, just west of Dallas. It highlights the lives and service of Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to the global war on terrorism. Over 3,500 people have received the Medal of Honor, which is awarded by Congress for risking one’s life in combat beyond the call of duty.

The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington spans 100,000-square-feet in the city's entertainment district. The museum houses the name of each Medal of Honor recipient. The museum opens to the public on Tuesday,