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"To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of our country's freedom throughout the history of aviation warfare." WWII members of the Civil Air Patrol: May 30, 2014: Pub. L. 113–108 (text)
Each medal is ordered to be uniquely designed and cast in gold by the United States Mint. Thus, there are significantly fewer gold medals than presidential medals. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement. As of November 29, 2023, 184 people, events, or institutions have been awarded a Congressional Gold Medal. [4]
The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award in the United States that can be bestowed by a legislature. The main article for this category is List of Congressional Gold Medal recipients .
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Following the attack on the Capitol, Jaime Harrison and others called for Goodman to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. [11] [26] A bipartisan resolution (H.Res.305) was introduced on January 13, 2021, by Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), and Nancy Mace (R-SC) to award the medal to Goodman. [27] [28] [29]
Gold Medal is the highest grade of the order. ... Congressional Gold Medal: 1776 List ... Vietnam: Gold Star Order: 1958 List ...
Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the United States Army Dustoff crews of the Vietnam War, collectively, in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and life-saving actions in Vietnam. Pub. L. 118–87 (text), S. 2825, 138 Stat. 1550: 118-88 Billie Jean King Congressional Gold ...
The "Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal" is a Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Puerto Rico's 65th Infantry Regiment by President Barack Obama, at an official ceremony on June 10, 2014. On May 19, 2014, the United States House of Representatives passed the Bill, known as HR 1726 and three days later on May 22, 2014, the Senate approved ...