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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)
Congressional Gold Medal (June 8, 1962) [3] Sylvanus Thayer Award, United States Military Academy (at West Point, 1968) Presidential Medal of Freedom (awarded by Lyndon B. Johnson, January 20, 1969) [4] Medal for Merit (awarded by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Chief of Staff, at Pentagon October 24, 1946. “Decoration was in recognition of his ...
When a Congressional Gold Medal is deemed appropriate, Congress provides for the creation of each medal by passing a law to that effect. Each chamber of Congress (the House and the Senate) imposes super-majority sponsorship rules to begin consideration. [3] Each medal is ordered to be uniquely designed and cast in gold by the United States Mint ...
He was one of 461 athletes to receive a Congressional Gold Medal many years later. [3] From 1962 to 1966, Fitzgerald was a star swimmer at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois. In 1973, 1974, and 1980, he won the United States National Championship in the Pentathlon, and in 1971 and 1973 he won the National Championship in the Triathlon.
Hesburgh's Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hesburgh received numerous honors and awards for his public service. In 1964, President Johnson awarded Hesburgh the Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. [21] [51] In 2000, Hesburgh was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the first person from higher education to receive the honor ...
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 ...
The Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor Congress can bestow, has been handed out since 1776. Previous recipients include George Washington, Sir Winston Churchill, Bob Hope and Robert Frost.
Chinese American veterans who fought in World War II were honored in New Orleans with a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony. Chinese American WWII vets who served despite being denied U.S ...