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  1. www.imdb.com › title › tt1202056Waveriders (2008) - IMDb

    Apr 3, 2009 · George Freeth did not receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for rescuing the Japanese fishermen. It was the Congressional Gold Medal.

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    • Joel Conroy
    • 2009-04-03

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_Congressional_GoldList of Congressional Gold Medal recipients - Wikipedia

    Below is a list of recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States Congress. Recipients of Continental Congress Gold Medals[edit] Recipient(s) Date of approval. Public law. Notes. Medal. George Washington. March 25, 1776.

    Recipient(s)
    Date Of Approval
    Public Law
    Notes
    Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley
    January 5, 2023
    Pub. L. 117-334
    To "honor the legacy of Emmett Till and ...
    World War II Merchant Marine
    May 19, 2022
    [1]
    The Merchant Mariners who delivered 15 ...
    The 6888th Central Postal Directory ...
    March 14, 2022
    Pub. L. 117-97
    All-female, all-black battalion deployed ...
    The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and ...
    February 1, 2022
    Pub. L. 117-85
    The "Ghost Army," a 1,100-man WW II U.S.

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  4. www.imdb.com › title › tt1202056Waveriders (2008) - Goofs - IMDb

    So, it is a Gold Medal of Honor issued by an act of congress. There is also a silver medal. However, it is not the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor that we think of Bob Hope receiving.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Congressional_Gold_MedalCongressional Gold Medal - Wikipedia

    The Congressional Gold Medal is the oldest and highest civilian award in the United States, alongside the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is bestowed by vote of the United States Congress. The Gold Medal seeks to impart the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions.

  6. crsreports.congress.gov › product › pdfA Guide to Major Congressional and Presidential Awards

    Dec 5, 2023 · It provides details about the establishment, criteria, selection process, and presentation of five presidential and congressional awards: the Congressional Award, Congressional Gold Medal, Medal of Honor, Presidential Medal of Freedom, and Presidential Citizens Medal.

  7. www.identifymedals.com › database › medals-byThe Congressional Gold Medal - American Medals & Awards, WW2

    Since the American Revolution, Congress has commissioned gold medals as its highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. The medal was first awarded in 1776 by the Second Continental Congress to General George Washington.

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  9. rosietheriveter.net › rosie-the-riveterRosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal | Rosie the Riveter

    On April 10, 2024 in Washington D.C., the Rosie the Riveters of WWII were awarded, collectively and symbolically, a Congressional Gold Medal.

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