Pages related to: Congressional Gold Medal

Dr. Norman Borlaug Bronze Medal

June 21, 2022 - This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Dr. Norman Borlaug in recognition for his remarkable agricultural research, which saved millions of lives. Congress authorized the medal on December 14, 2006. The medal was presented...

Byron Nelson Bronze Medal

June 21, 2022 - This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Byron Nelson in recognition for his significant contributions to the game of golf as a player, a teacher, and a commentator. Nelson (February 4, 1912–September 26, 2006)...

Tuskegee Airmen Bronze Medal

March 7, 2023 - This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American pilots who flew for the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Congress authorized the medal on April 11,...

Medals

March 21, 2024 - The U.S. Mint produces a variety of national medals to commemorate significant historical events or sites and to honor those whose superior deeds and achievements have enriched U.S. history or the world. Some of these are bronze duplicates of Congressional...

Code Talkers Recognition Congressional Medals Program

June 21, 2023 - On November 20, 2013, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol, 33 tribes were recognized for the dedication and valor of Native American code talkers to the U.S. Armed Services during World Wars I and II. Of the tribes recognized,...

2011 Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Bronze Medals

November 10, 2016 - About the 2011 Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Bronze Medals The 2011 Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Bronze Medals About the 2011 Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Bronze Medals The tragic deaths at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in rural Pennsylvania...

Renata Gordon

December 18, 2023 - Medallic Artist Renata Gordon received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia December 2010. In addition to her interest in sculpture, she is a gifted painter and created many beautiful public and...

Joseph Menna

December 18, 2023 - Chief Engraver Joseph Menna became the 14th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint in February 2019. Menna joined the Mint in 2005, and has over three decades of professional experience and classical training. He was the first full-time artist...