September 12, 2012 -
WASHINGTON — World–renowned golfer Arnold Palmer received one of the Nation’s highest civilian awards – the Congressional Gold Medal – today during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building. The medal recognizes his service to the Nation in promoting excellence...
July 11, 2012 -
WASHINGTON — A Congressional Gold Medal was presented posthumously today to Constantino Brumidi (1805–1880) during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building. The award, authorized by Public Law 110–259, was in recognition of his contributions to our Nation as a...
November 2, 2011 -
WASHINGTON — The Congressional Gold Medal was presented collectively today to the U.S. Army’s 100th Infantry Battalion (INF BN), the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT) and the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) – also known as Nisei Soldiers of World War...
March 10, 2010 -
WASHINGTON — The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony today in Emancipation Hall at the Capitol Visitor Center. Both surviving members of the WASP, as well as...
October 28, 2009 -
President Obama Honors the First African–American Elected to the U.S. Senate by Popular Vote
March 24, 2015 -
WASHINGTON — World–renowned golfer Jack Nicklaus received the Congressional Gold Medal today during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The medal recognizes Nicklaus’ service to the nation in promoting excellence, good sportsmanship, and philanthropy. Nicklaus’ competitive career spanned parts...
September 19, 2002 -
General Henry H. Shelton received the Congressional Gold Medal today in recognition of his performance as a military leader in coordinating the planning, strategy, and execution of the United States and NATO combat action and his invaluable contributions to the...
November 16, 2011 -
WASHINGTON – The New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal was presented today to astronauts John Herschel Glenn, Jr.; Neil A. Armstrong; Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin, Jr.; and Michael Collins during a ceremony in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. The medal,...
May 16, 2002 -
WASHINGTON — Former President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan received the Congressional Gold Medal today in recognition of their distinguished records of public service to the American people and the international community. Produced by the United States Mint, the medal...
June 22, 2022 -
The Program The Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008 requires the Secretary of the Treasury to strike Congressional Medals in recognition of the dedication and valor of Native American code talkers to the U.S. Armed Services during World War I...
