List of Congressional Gold Medal recipients - Wikipedia
WEBBelow is a list of recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States Congress.
Congressional Gold Medal - Wikipedia
WEBTotal recipients. 184. The Congressional Gold Medal is the oldest and highest civilian award in the United States, alongside the Presidential Medal of Freedom. [1] It is bestowed by vote of the United States Congress.
US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives
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Annual Gold Medal Ceremony - The Congressional Award
WEBJun 4, 2024 · Each year, recipients of The Congressional Award Gold Medal – the U.S. Congress’ highest honor for youth – are celebrated at an annual event in our nation’s capital.
'Hidden Figures' of NASA awarded Congressional Gold Medals
WEB2 days ago · September 19, 20243:48 PM ET. By. Chandelis Duster. A member of the U.S. Capitol Police carries a Congressional Gold Medal for Katherine Johnson, one of NASA's "Hidden Figures," during a ceremony ...
U.S. Senators Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
WEBU.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.
The Congressional Gold Medal
WEBFounding Father George Washington was the first recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal in 1776. Since the American Revolution, 158 recipients have received these medals.
WEBSince 1776, this award, which initially was bestowed on military leaders, has also been given to such diverse individuals as Sir Winston Churchill and Bob Hope, George Washington and Robert Frost, Joe Louis and Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony - house.gov
WEBOn December 6, 2022, the United States Capitol Police and the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony held in the Capitol Rotunda to recognize their efforts to defend the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
WEBAll told, Congress awarded 27 gold medals for the War of 1812,10 and another series of medals for expeditions led by Major General Zachary Taylor and Major General Winfield Scott in the Mexican War. General Taylor received three Congressional Gold Medals,11 while General Scott received one.12.