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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 ApprovalPublic LawNotesEmmett Till and Mamie Till-MobleyJanuary 5, 2023To "honor the legacy of Emmett Till and ...World War II Merchant MarineMay 19, 2022The Merchant Mariners who delivered 15 ...March 14, 2022All-female, all-black battalion deployed ...The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and ...February 1, 2022The "Ghost Army," a 1,100-man WW II U.S.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.
Mar 22, 2019 · General Taylor received three Congressional Gold Medals,11 while General Scott received one. 12 In 1854, Congress began to broaden the scope of activities that it recognized as meriting a
U.S. Senators Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Since the American Revolution, Congress has commissioned gold medals as its highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. Each medal honors a particular individual, institution, or event.
Apr 10, 2024 · Eight decades after their wartime efforts, real-life Rosie the Riveters are receiving the nation's highest civilian honor from Congress — the Congressional Gold Medal.
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The legislation awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the 855 members of the Women’s Army Corps, who were assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion – the “Six Triple Eight” – during World War II.
Mar 21, 2024 · A lobbying effort led by author and film producer Rick Beyer ultimately culminated in President Biden signing legislation to award the units with the Congressional Gold Medal - Congress'...
