Congressional Gold Medals
Author : Stephen W. Stathis
Publisher :
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 42,93 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Medals
ISBN :
Author : Stephen W. Stathis
Publisher :
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 42,93 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Medals
ISBN :
Author : Eric R. Caubarreaux
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 10,15 MB
Release : 2014-03-11
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781497316829
Recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal represents a definitive historical account of authorized Congressional Gold Medals from 1776 to 1900. Each medal is pictured in color with an obverse and reverse view along with brief biographical information on notable recipients. A Congressional Gold Medal is designed by the United States Mint to specifically commemorate the person and achievement for which the medal is awarded.
Author : Stephen W. Stathis
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 39,61 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781590335147
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.
Author :
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 50,35 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN : 1437929060
Author : Matthew Eric Glassman
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,96 MB
Release : 2011-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 143798455X
Senators and Representatives are frequently asked to support or sponsor proposals recognizing historic events and outstanding achievements by individuals or institutions. Among the variousforms of recognition that Congress bestows, the Congressional Gold Medal (CGM) is 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. This report discusses the nature, history, and contemporary application of the process for awarding CGM, and includes a historical examination and chronological list of these awards. This is a print on demand report.
Author : Congressional Research Service
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 13,48 MB
Release : 2015-02-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781508604648
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. Members of Congress and their staff frequently ask questions concerning the nature, history, and contemporary application of the process for awarding Gold Medals. This report responds to congressional inquiries concerning this process, and includes a historical examination and chronological list of these awards. It is intended to assist Members of Congress and staff in their consideration of future Gold Medal proposals, and will be updated as Gold Medals are approved.
Author : Jacob R. Straus
Publisher :
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 27,83 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Congressional Award
ISBN :
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Publisher :
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 25,34 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Congressional Award
ISBN :
Author : Lauren Jessen
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 46,54 MB
Release : 2015-08-17
Category :
ISBN : 9780990733003
Youth's Highest Honor is a guide to earning the highest award that youth can earn, the Congressional Award. Youth's Highest Honor is written by two sisters, Lauren and Catherine Jessen, who have both earned their Congressional Award Gold Medals. On their journeys they faced many obstacles and have written this book to share their personal challenges and to help others navigate the Award program successfully.
Author : Amanda Perry-Jenkins
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,12 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Congressional Award
ISBN : 9781629488486
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. This book responds to congressional inquiries concerning the nature, history, and contemporary application of the process for awarding Gold Medals, and includes a historical examination and chronological list of these awards.