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Recipient(s) Date of approval Public law Notes Medal George Washington: March 25, 1776: Continental Congress: Awarded to Washington "and the officers and soldiers under his command" in honor of the liberation of Boston, first major city liberated from British occupation.
The Gold Medal expresses the highest national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions. [2] The congressional practice of issuing gold medals to occasionally honor recipients began with members of the military during the American Revolution. The practice soon extended to individuals in all ...
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor.
The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor awarded by Congress. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images. In addition to the American service members, 168 Afghans were killed in the bombing ...
An Arizona congressman plans to award the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress’s highest civilian honor, to Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old student currently on trial in New York on negligent homicide ...
The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday.. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families of Katherine ...
EPA Gold Medal for Exceptional Service (individual and group) EPA Silver Medal for Superior Service (individual and group) EPA Bronze Medal for Commendable Service (individual and group) EPA Distinguished Career Service Award Paul G. Keough Award for Administrative Excellence Glenda A. Farmer Award for Exemplary Technical Support
A World War II veteran received the Congressional Gold Medal on Friday, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Congress. As part of its Veteran's Day celebration, Able Seaman Joseph Kolis Sr. was ...