Congressional Gold Medals, 1776-2014 : 9781500541774

Senators and Representatives are frequently asked to support or sponsor proposals recognizing historic events and outstanding achievements by individuals or institutions. Among the various forms of recognition that Congress bestows, the Congressional Gold Medal is often considered the most distinguished. Through this venerable tradition, the occasional commissioning of individually struck gold medals in its name, Congress has expressed public gratitude on behalf of the nation for distinguished contributions for more than two centuries. Since 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. Most recently, a Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to Raoul Wallenberg in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust.

Author: Matthew Eric Glassman

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Jul 15, 2014

Number of Pages: 42 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 150054177X

ISBN-13: 9781500541774