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Bookmark or Share- List of Congressional Gold Medal recipients - WikipediaBelow is a list of recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States 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 Congressional Gold MedalThe Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award bestowed by the United States Congress. It is awarded to persons or groups whose achievements have impacted American history and culture and is recognized as a major achievement in their fields.
- Congressional Gold Medal - WikipediaThe 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 , signed into law by the president.
- A Guide to Major Congressional and Presidential Awards - CRS ReportsCongressional Gold Medals are awarded by acts of Congress to express public gratitude for distinguished contributions, highlight the virtues of patriotism, and perpetuate the remembrance of great events.
- Congressional Award - WikipediaThe Congressional Awards' largest event is the annual gold medal ceremony, [5] held in the US Capitol. The June ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of gold medalists, bringing them together from across the country for a presentation of their Congressional Award gold medal by their member of Congress.
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