Orders, Decorations and Medals Website Banner
Home Medals by Country About  Us Email Us Claiming Medals

Congressional Gold Medal
  • Congressional Gold Medal -  Complete list of recipients, history, etc.. Jul 03

  • Congressional Gold Medals  Coin Links

  • Congressional Gold Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  • President Reagan and former first lady Nancy Reagan will receive the Congressional Gold Medal
  • Bush honors Reagans at Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony President Bush presented the Congressional Gold Medal to former President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in recognition of their contributions to America and to the cause of freedom. Calling Reagan "one of the largest figures of our time," Bush said he believed deeply in the power of freedom to improve the lives of average men and women. May 02
    •
  • House passes honor for Sep 11 Rescuers Congressional Gold Medal - to government workers who died responding to the terrorist attacks and to passengers aboard United flight 93 who fought the hijackers and kept the airliner from making its way to the nation's capital. Families of other victims who performed heroically would apply to the Treasury Department for the honor. The bill passed 392 to 2)  More (Dec 01)
  • Pope John Paul II to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal  

  • Lawmakers Propose Congressional Gold Medal for Blair Several U.S. lawmakers are backing a proposal honoring British Prime Minister Tony Blair with the Congressional Gold Medal, saying that Blair has earned the nation's highest expression of appreciation for his steadfast commitment to the wars on terror and Iraq. FOX News - 1 Apr 2003 More St. Petersburg Times, FL - 2 Apr 2003  More Daily Telegraph, UK - 27 Mar 2003

  • Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Pope  Jan 01

    •

  • Ken Schram Commentary: Hey Congress, Put Your Medal Where Your ...  Not to be confused with the Medal of Honor, the Congressional Gold Medal is meant to serve as the ultimate form of recognition and appreciation that Congress can bestow for achievement and contribution. Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Spector thinks it should be awarded to every person who was on board Flight 93. Some House members are debating whether everyone on the plane deserves it. (Take a look at the video clip) (Sep 02)

    •
  • Retired U.S. Army Gen. Hugh Shelton, who commanded the 82nd Airborne Division and the 18th Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, received the Congressional Gold Medal. The former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff received only the 125th gold medal awarded by Congress since 1776. "Throughout his 38 years of service to his country, his ascent through the ranks of the Army, two tours in Vietnam and duty in Operation Desert Storm, Gen. Shelton has carried with him the North Carolina values of service, sacrifice, love of family, faith in God and devotion to country." (Sep 02)
  • 9-11 Heroes To Get Medals - The House approved the presentation of Congressional Gold Medals on behalf of the hundreds of firefighters, police officers, emergency and rescue workers and others who perished after responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. The medal, Congress' highest civilian honor, would also be awarded on behalf of those people aboard United Airlines Flight 93 who resisted the hijackers, stopping them from a possible attack on Washington. That plane crashed in Pennsylvania. ``Today's bill commemorates and honors in the most significant way that Congress can those men and women who laid down their lives on Sept. 11,'' said Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., said bronze reproductions would also be sold to the general public, with the proceeds going to a proposed memorial at the World Trade Center site. The bill, passed 392-2, is expected to win quick approval in the Senate. The no votes were cast by Republicans Ron Paul of Texas and Amo Houghton of New York. The bill is H.R. 3054. (Ref: Mike Smith) (Dec 02)

  • Congress to Nominate Medal for Robinson Jackie Robinson will be nominated for the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of his achievements as the first black player in major league baseball. (Feb 03)

  • Jackie Robinson to receive Congressional Gold Medal The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in baseball in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers, will be honored posthumously Wednesday with a Congressional Gold Medal. MLB.com Apr 03
    •

  • The magnitude of the honour leaves no possible doubt: Tony Blair must go More than two years ago Tony Blair was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. And, as The Times noted on Saturday, he has yet to collect it. The award of the Congressional Gold Medal is an extraordinary honour. It is the highest expression of the appreciation of the American people. Since it was first awarded to George Washington in 1776, it has only been granted 120 times. And just 18 foreigners have been honoured, among them Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa and Nelson Mandela. As its name suggests, the medal is not the gift of the President. Nor is it a piece of party patronage. It requires the sponsorship of two thirds of the members of the House of Representatives and 67 Senators. This is a gift from the entire American people. When Mr Blair is pressed about collecting his medal, he tends to be modest, saying: “It’s not the biggest thing on my plate at the moment, is it?” Respectfully, I would say this to him. It’s not about you. It’s far more important than that. So I find myself writing words that have been used by others many times, but in a different context. timeonline.co.uk 31 Aug 05

  • De Laine one step closer to receiving Congressional honor A civil rights leader from South Carolina who aided in the desegregation of America's schools is one step closer to receiving Congress' highest award for a civilian. Legislation awarding The Reverend Joseph De Laine the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously was unanimously approved by the Senate Banking Committee. WIS, SC 18 Jun 03
  • Secretary of Defense Presents Medal to Jay Garner Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld today awarded Jay Garner the Defense Department Distinguished Medal for Public Service in recognition of his exceptionally distinguished service as the director of the Office Of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance in post-war Iraq. Defenselink.mil - 18 Jun 2003
    •
  • British Prime Minister Tony Blair thanked Congress for awarding him the Congressional Gold Medal, though he joked that he had mixed feelings knowing the first one had gone to George Washington for helping drive the British out of Boston. Congress had been expected to present Mr Blair with its highest civilian honour during his visit for 'steadfast' support of America during a trying and historic time for both countries. But the event was postponed, the BBC reported, because the medal was still being minted. Straits Times, Singapore 19 Jul 03
  • US medal proposed to honor Celia Cruz In September, U.S. Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Bob Menendez will introduce a resolution to the House of Representatives to posthumously award Celia Cruz the Congressional Gold Medal. ''Although she was a superstar, she was giving and compassionate,'' said Ros-Lehtinen, a Republican from Miami. ``She's transcended so many cultural and ethnic lines that she's well deserving of the award.'' Miami Herald, FL - 8 Aug 2003
    •
  • Congressional Gold Medal for Robinson With the 2003 baseball playoffs in full swing, the House of Representatives yesterday awarded Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal, bestowing Congress' highest honor on the man who broke the "color line" in major league baseball.The bill was approved on a voice vote, with no dissent. The Senate is expected to follow soon. Robinson, who died in 1972, became the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century when Brooklyn Dodgers president Branch Rickey invited him to join the team in 1947. The move sparked outrage, but Robinson's class and superior baseball ability soon silenced the critics and paved the way for today's baseball stars. Newsday.com 8 Oct 03
    •
  • Commissioner's statement President George W. Bush yesterday codified the historic importance of Jackie Robinson's legacy by signing the bill to award him, posthumously, its prestigious Congressional Gold Medal. MLB.com 31 Oct 03
    •
  • SC lawmakers want Congressional Gold Medal for desegregation pioneers South Carolina lawmakers in Washington want to give the Congressional Gold Medal to three people with key roles in school desegregation lawsuits that became part of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. Sixth District Representative Jim Clyburn and Senator Ernest Hollings have been working for some time to get recognition for the Reverend J.A. DeLaine. Clyburn and Hollings are now asking that one medal be minted for DeLaine, one for Harry and Eliza Briggs and one for Levi Pearson. Lawsuits in which the four were involved were combined into the 1954 US Supreme Court decision. All four people have since died. wistv.com 22 Oct 03
    •
  • US House approves bill for Congressional Gold Medal for SC desegregation pioneers The US House has approved a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to four South Carolina civil rights leaders. The bill by Sixth District Representative Jim Clyburn would honor Harry and Eliza Briggs, Levi Pearson and the Reverend Joseph A. DeLaine for challenging segregation in the Clarendon County schools. All four people have since died. Their efforts led to Briggs v. Elliott, a case folded into the case that went to the US Supreme Court as Brown v. Board of Education. The court in 1954 ruled segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. wistv.com 20 Nov 03
    •
  • Congress may honor Spain prime minister with medal The House Financial Services Committee will consider a bill - pending since last May - to strike a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar for demonstrating that he is a "staunch and steadfast ally of the United States of America." knoxstudio.com 16 Mar 04
    •
  • Dorothy Height Receives Congressional Gold Medal Civil rights leader Dorothy Height received a special birthday present. As  she marked her 92nd birthday, she was honored by the nation for her lifelong contribution to American freedom and civil rights. President Bush presented Dorothy Height with what is considered to be the nation's highest expression of appreciation to an individual - the Congressional Gold Medal. Ms. Height was recognized for her lifetime devotion to the struggle for equality, social justice, and human rights for all peoples. voanews.com 25 Mar 04
  • Hesburgh, Page Honored Notre Dame president emeritus, the Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., will be the first recipient of the NCAA’s President Gerald R. Ford Award, while former Irish All-America defensive end Alan Page will be the 37th recipient of the coveted Theodore Roosevelt Award. Among his numerous awards, Hesburgh has been presented the Congressional Gold Medal and the Medal of Freedom. He has received 150 honorary degrees, the most ever by one person. Hesburgh served as Notre Dame’s president from 1952 until June of 1987. BlueGold 9 Jan 04
  • Lawmakers want to award medal to plaintiff Brown Kansas lawmakers want to mark next month's Brown v. Board of Education anniversary with a posthumous award for lead plaintiff Oliver L. Brown. Kansas Republican Sens. Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts want to award him the Congressional Gold Medal for his contributions to civil rights. Brown died in 1961. Roberts and Brownback said they have introduced a bill to award Brown the medal. kansascity.com 5 Apr 04
    •

  • Rep. Rangel Seeks Congressional Medal for Ray Charles Cong. Charles Rangel introduced legislation, H.R. 4633, that would honor the late musical great, Ray Charles, with the Congressional Gold Medal. "Ray Charles got a standing ovation wherever and whenever he performed, whether at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem or at the White House. He was not only a musical legend who touched Americans of all races, classes and ages, he was a soulful messenger for America around the world," Rangel said. The award will be presented posthumously to a member of his family.  Duplicates struck in bronze will be made available for sale to the public. The Congressional Gold Medal is the most distinguished award authorized by Congress.  Since its inauguration in 1776, when the first such honor was bestowed on George Washington, it has been presented to about 300 individuals, including 18 Americans from the arts and the world of entertainment. tbwt.com 25 Jun 04

  • Aznar denies lobbying for Congress medal The ex-president of Spain José María Aznar has denied having paid millions of dollars in public funds in order to receive the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal. According to a report from Cadena Ser a Spanish radio network, the Aznar government contacted the law firm Piper Rudnick last January, three months before the general elections, to lobby on his behalf in the U.S. Congress. A resolution proposing to confer the medal on Aznar was introduced in Congress in May 2003, citing his support in the war against terror, but as of April this year it hadn't been approved. washingtontimes.com 23 Jul 04
    •
  • Four from S.C. to receive U.S. medal of honor next month Four South Carolinians who challenged the state's segregated school system will receive Congress' highest honor for civilians next month. The Congressional Gold Medal will be posthumously awarded to the Rev. Joseph A. DeLaine, Harry and Eliza Briggs and Levi Pearson on Sept. 8 during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol rotunda. thestate.com 18 Aug 04
    •
  • Congressional Gold Medals awarded to four S.C. families The families of the four South Carolinians who risked their lives and their livelihoods to desegregate the state’s public schools accepted the official recognition of the United States government. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., presented the Congressional Gold Medal — the highest civilian award bestowed by the president and Congress — to the descendants of Levi Pearson, the Rev. Joseph DeLaine and Harry and Eliza Briggs. They spearheaded the nation’s first lawsuit challenging segregation in public schools. With four similar cases, Briggs v. Elliott went to the Supreme Court as Brown v. Board of Education and resulted in the landmark 1954 decision dismantling segregation in public schools across the nation. thestate.com 8 Sep 04
    •

  • Bipartisan Support Gained For Awarding Congressional Gold Medals to Native Civil Rights Leaders Elizabeth and Roy Peratrovich U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska announced Sunday she has gained bipartisan backing in an effort to provide long overdue recognition to two leaders of Alaska's Native civil rights movement - Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich and her husband Roy Peratrovich. Last month Murkowski proposed to posthumously grant a Congressional gold medal to honor their contributions to the nation's civil rights effort. sitnews.us 11 Oct 04

  • Rockland Legislature to ask for Congressional Gold Medal for 9/11 hero The Rockland County Legislature will request that the U.S. Congress issue a Congressional Gold medal to Welles Remy Crowther, a Rockland resident, for his bravery and sacrifice in saving numerous people on the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks. Welles Remy Crowther, a volunteer firefighter from the Empire Hook and Ladder Company in Upper Nyack and an equities trader, is now known to be “the man in the red bandanna” who saved the lives of countless people trapped on the impact floors in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. When the plane hit the south tower Crowther was at or above the impact area of the 78th floor sky lobby. He discovered a single stairwell that led below the impact floors and led others down to safety, making the trip over and over again to rescue more people. midhudsonnews.com 17 Jan 05

  • Blair to finally accept Medal from Bush Tony Blair is finally to accept the highest honour George Bush can hand a foreign leader - 18 months after he was first offered it. The Congressional Gold Medal is the Prime Minister's reward for backing the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Mr Blair has refused to collect the medal before the General Election to avoid being portrayed once again as President Bush's poodle. But with the election expected in May, and Labour tipped to win, Downing Street aides have discussed with US officials the possibility of Mr Blair visiting Washington a month later. A source confirmed the talks about a June trip but No 10 insiders insist no decision has been made. Mr Blair is the first Briton to be awarded the medal since Sir Winston Churchill. mirror.co.uk 26 Jan 05

  • Lawmakers say medal losing luster Only about 300 people have received the Congressional Gold Medal since George Washington got the first one -- recent names include Ronald and Nancy Reagan, Nelson Mandela and Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz -- but some lawmakers say too many are being handed out. The House voted to slow the gold rush by restricting the medal to two a year. Groups could no longer be honored -- that would have excluded the Navajo code talkers of World War II, winners in 2000 -- and posthumous medals could be presented only during a 20-year period beginning five years after a person's death. The rule changes, approved 231-173, arose from concern that the distinction was being diluted by overuse. The changes could mean an end to joint awards such as those given to the Reagans and to Martin Luther King Jr. and his widow, Coretta Scott King. Jackie Robinson would have been dead too long when he got the award in 2003. suntimes.com 27 Jan 05

  • Jackie Robinson to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, the Brooklyn Dodger who in 1947 became Major League Baseball's first African American player and a pioneer in the nation's civil rights movement, will be recognized posthumously by receiving the Congressional Gold Medal. Robinson, who played for the Dodgers from 1947-56, is just the second baseball player and fourth athlete to receive the prestigious honor, joining Hall of Fame big leaguer Roberto Clemente (1973), heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis (1982) and Olympic track and field star Jesse Owens (1988). losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com 1 Mar 05

  • Tuskegee Airmen Win Congressional Gold Medal The Tuskegee Airmen will receive the Congressional Gold Medal. A bill to grant the honor to the first group of black American fighter pilots passed 400-0 in the House on Tuesday. A similar bill passed in the Senate last October. The bill's sponsor, Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., said the Tuskegee Airmen fought "not really just for black folks." "They fought for a better America" and a better world, Rangel said. Military officials estimate about 200 of the Tuskegee Airmen are alive today. wpbfnews.com 1 Mar 06
  • Tuskegee Airmen to get Congressional Gold Medal: Congress approves bill honoring group’s trailblazing efforts The Tuskegee Airmen, one of the most highly respected fighter groups of World War II, will collectively receive the Congressional Gold Medal after final approval was given this week by Congress. The Tuskegee Airmen were credited with 261 aircraft destroyed, 148 aircraft damaged, 15,553 combat sorties and 1,578 missions. In addition, as an escort fighter wing they never lost a bomber to enemy fighters.The House of Representatives approved the bill earlier – which was sponsored by Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y. – and it will now go to the President for his signature. eurweb.com 31 Mar 06
    •

  • Bush approves Rangel's legislation conferring honor on black WWII heroes The legislation conferring the Congressional Gold Medal on the Tuskegee Airmen in recognition of their heroism in World War II was signed into law. The bill was signed by President George Bush in a private bill-signing at the White House. It was passed in its final version by the House of Representatives on February 28, 2006, and by the Senate on March 27th. The Gold Medal, Congress' most distinguished civilian award, will be presented to the Tuskegee Airmen, collectively, in ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C. later this year.  As authorized under the law, the President will present the specially designed Gold Medal on behalf of Congress. eurweb.com 14 Apr 06

  • Fans Support Congressional Gold Medal for Byron Nelson Byron Nelson's nomination for the Congressional Gold Medal moves to the U.S. Senate this week. Last week, the legislation received 292 co-sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives, securing the two-thirds sponsorship required for Congressional Gold Medal nominations. The bill now moves to the Senate where it must also receive two-thirds sponsorship. U.S.Representative Michael C. Burgess of Texas, author of the legislation, seeks to nominate the fabled golfer and philanthropist for his charitable contributions to the nation. But the path to the Congressional Gold Medal is arduous. Only six athletes have received it since its inception in 1776, when the first medal was bestowed on George Washington. Nelson would be the 131st recipient of the highest honor the nation bestows to a civilian. cybergolf.com 11 Apr 06

    • Byron Nelson Nominated For Congressional Honor Golfer and philanthropist Byron Nelson played on the PGA Tour from 1935 to 1946 and still holds the record for winning 11 tournaments in a row. Now, the Roanoke native has been nominated to receive a Congressional Gold Medal, one of the nation’s highest expressions of appreciation for distinguished achievement and contributions. If Nelson receives the Congressional Gold Medal, he would be the seventh athlete to do so, and the first golfer. The legislation is now making its way through the Senate. cbs1tv.com 9 May 06

  • Flight 93 struggle may yield medals Forty people were living ordinary lives until Sept. 11, 2001, when they overtook hijackers and became heroes. And the passengers and crew of United Flight 93 deserve a Congressional Gold Medal as proposed in new federal legislation, survivors and a federal lawmaker say. "I strongly believe that the 40 passengers and crew worked as a unit to spare further loss of life," said Esther Heymann, of Catonsville, Md., stepmother of a passenger, Honor Elizabeth Wainio. "I believe they deserve it very strongly." U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Hollidaysburg, Blair County, introduced a bill this month to honor the passengers and crew with the medal -- Congress' highest award. The passengers and crew brought down the plane in a field near Shanksville, Somerset County, preventing the hijackers from crashing into their intended target -- the U.S. Capitol or the White House. pittsburghlive.com 20 Apr 06

  • US senators seek highest honour for Dalai Lama Two US senators have moved a resolution in the US Congress to award the Dalai Lama the Congressional Gold Medal to acknowledged the profound contributions of His Holiness in promoting inter-faith religious harmony and non-violent conflict resolution. newkerala.com 15 May 06

    • US senate honours Dalai Lama The United States senate has adopted legislation to award a congressional gold medal to Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. The medal would be given to the Dalai Lama "in recognition of his advocacy of peace, tolerance, human rights, non-violence, and compassion throughout the world", according to a bill, which won broad support in the senate. news24.com 26 May 06
    •

  • Design delays hold up Tuskegee medal A spokesman for a New York congressman said design revisions are behind delays in giving Congress' highest honor to the surviving World War II Tuskegee airmen. U.S. Rep. Charles B. Rangel, D-N.Y., co-sponsor of the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the black aviators who trained at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, wanted the medals to be ready in early September, aide Emile Milne told Newsday. Unfortunately, Milne said revisions to the design submitted by the aviators group have delayed the issuance of the medal. The original will be cast in gold and displayed at the Smithsonian while bronze duplicates will be awarded to each veteran. Of the original 944 Tuskegee aviators, 388 are still alive. upi.com 14 Aug 06

  • Senate OKs medals for Meskwaki 'code talkers' The Senate has given its final approval to a bill to award commemorative gold medals to members of the Meskwaki tribe and other Native Americans who used their language to speak in code during battle in World War II. The measure, approved by a unanimous voice vote and must clear the House before going to President Bush for his expected approval. In January 1941, 27 Meskwaki men enlisted in the Iowa National Guard and later served in the 168th Iowa Infantry, a tribal spokesman said. Eight of the Meskwakis were selected for instruction in using walkie-talkie radio. Their use of their native language to transmit information on troop movements and other military purposes was conducted in code to baffle the enemy. Congress in 2000 approved the awarding of 29 Congressional Gold Medals to 29 members of the Navajo tribe who served as Code Talkers. Members of the Iowa congressional delegation introduced legislation in 2005 to provide the same honor to the Meswaki men and the servicemen representing 17 other tribes who served in World War II. "The Meswakis were intensely involved in World War II, and it only makes sense that they get the recognition that they have long deserved," Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said. crgazette.com 21 Sep 06

  • Jerry in line for Congress medal Jerry Lewis has been put forward for America’s Congressional Gold Medal. Three senators have put the comic’s name forward for the accolade for his philanthropy and contribution to entertainment. Lewis, 80. has hosted an annual telethon raising funds to fight muscular dystrophy since 1966. This year it raised a record $61 million, making the total over the past four decades to  $1.4 billion. Senator Frank Lautenberg, who put forward the resolution in Congress, said: ‘This kind of commitment is what made America great, and it is why Jerry Lewis is a great American.’ And Senator Robert Menendez, whose name is also on the resolution, said the medal ‘would be a fitting accolade to this larger than life individual.’ chortle.co.uk 6 Spe 06

  • Senate OKs Congressional Gold Medal for golfer Byron Nelson The Senate approved a Congressional Gold Medal for Byron Nelson, making him the first professional golfer to join an elite list that includes the Wright Brothers and Nelson Mandela. The move came one day after the 94-year-old golf legend died. The legislation now goes to President Bush, who is expected to sign it. mercurynews.com 27 Sep 06

  • President Bush signs into law proposal to honor Dalai Lama with ... President George W. Bush signed into law a bill to present to the Dalai Lama a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Congress. The decision to honor the leader of Tibetan Buddhism, who is still widely revered in the mountainous region ruled by China, caused outrage in Beijing when the House of Representatives passed the measure two weeks ago. iht.com 27 Sep 06

  • Senate Approves Congressional Gold Medal For A&M Professor The Nobel Peace Prize-winning father of the "Green Revolution" may soon be receiving the Congressional Gold Medal. The US Senate voted last week to bestow the award on Norman Borlaug, but the resolution also must be approved by the House and signed by President Bush. The Iowa native won the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize. He's credited with saving perhaps a billion lives through his work developing disease-resistant wheat that increased yields in developing countries. In February, President Bush awarded him the National Medal of Science. kwtx.com 3 Oct 06

  • Borlaug to Receive Congressional Gold Medal Founder of the Des Moines-based World Food Prize, Norman Borlaug, will receive the Congressional Gold Medal.  The House voted today to give Borlaug the award -- the nation's highest civilian honor.  The Senate approved it earlier.  The 92-year-old Borlaug, who's from Cresco, won the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his pioneering work in plant genetics. His work helped fight starvation in countries like India and Pakistan in the 1960s.  Borlaug teaches at Texas A-and-M University and lives in Texas. woi-tv.com 7 Dec 06

    •

  • Bush approves Congressional Gold Medal for Borlaug It's official: Iowa native Norman Borlaug will receive the nation's highest civilian honor. President Bush has signed into law a bill that Borlaug receive the Congressional Gold Medal. The 92-year-old Cresco native is a 1970 Nobel Peace Prize winner and has dedicated his life to fighting hunger. In Des Moines, he's noted for starting the World Food Prize, which honors those who have shared in his goal to eradicate povery and hunger. wqad.com 16 Dec 06

    •

  • Borlaug earns Congressional Gold Medal Dr. Norman Borlaug will be receiving the nation's most prestigious award. President Bush recently signed into law a bill authorizing that the Congressional Gold Medal be awarded to Dr. Borlaug. Dr. Borlaug, 92, was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for his work in agriculture that resulted in the saving of millions of lives from starvation. He has been recognized around the world for creating what is known as “The Green Revolution” that resulted in huge increases in grain production, especially in Mexico, Pakistan and India. Dr. Borlaug has devoted his life to fighting starvation around the world, concentrating in more recent years on African nations. Much of his African work has been through the Sasakawa Global 2000 program. He also continues his affiliation with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center in Mexico and is a professor-emeritus at Texas A&M University. In addition, Dr. Borlaug is the founder of the World Food Prize of Des Moines, which annually recognizes distinguished scientists in the field of agriculture from throughout the world. crescotimes.com 29 Dec 06

  • Navajo honor Code Talkers with holiday The Navajo Nation Council has established a Navajo Nation Code Talkers Day and a tribal holiday, to be held every Aug. 14. “In all the war histories of the United States, no other language other than English was used except in World War II, when the United States for the first time in its military history used the Navajo people and used Navajo words to win the war,” said council Delegate Larry Anderson of Fort Defiance, the sponsor of the holiday measure. The Navajo Code Talkers used their native language to transmit military messages on enemy tactics, Japanese troop movements and other battlefield information by telephone and radio in a code the Japanese found impossible to break. There were 29 original Code Talkers, but several hundred Navajos served as Code Talkers during the war. After the war, they were told to keep their work a secret. Even after the information was declassified in 1968, they were reluctant to discuss it or take credit for their deeds. The council voted 56-0 in favor of the Code Talker holiday. The first platoon of Code Talkers to graduate were honored with Congressional Gold Medals in 2001. More than 300 others who were not part of the first group received silver medals. marinetimes.com 2 Jan 07

Broken Link - For Information Purposes Only:

Orders, Decorations Medals Webiste Military Collector's Club of Canada Crest
#251
Orders and Medal Research Society Banner
#2575

This is not a commercial site and our interest is purely academic. Every effort is made to be accurate, however, we are not responsible for any inaccuracies in the information presented here or links with other sites. Any queries or points relating to our site, should be directed to the webmaster.  © JPLGroup 1997 - 2008

This site is a member of WebRing.
To browse visit Here.


 
Made with Nvu

Website template provided by Photoshop Tutorials


Design downloaded from Free Templates - your source for free web templates