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Congressional Gold Medals 1776-2002 (Paperback)
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Congressional Gold Medals 1776-2002 (Paperback)
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What do Winston Churchill, Bob Hope, George Washington, Joe Louis,
Robert Frost, and Mother Teresa have in common? They have all been
awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Out of the many different
types of awards and recognitions Congress can bestow, the Gold
Medal is often considered the most prestigious. Each medal is
individually commissioned to be struck in gold, making the medals a
particularly special way for Congress to express public gratitude
and appreciation for distinguished service. Congress has adopted
legislation setting specific requirements for other awards, but the
Gold Medal is not constrained by any such provisions. Rather,
Congress has the freedom to determine whether an individual's
actions meet the Gold Medal standard on a case-by-case basis.
Although the Congressional Gold Medal represents intense national
gratitude and pride in those receiving it, many questions remain
about its history and general standards. To answer these questions,
this book analyses the process of awarding the Gold Medal,
including the casting of the medals themselves. Also presented is a
list of each recipient and the reasons for the award. Because
individuals in fields as wide apart as boxing and poetry can earn a
Congressional Gold Medal, the book on its unique nature presented
here makes for interesting and useful reading, as well as a 'must'
purchase for libraries.
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