H. R. 1626 aims to honor Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African-American astronaut candidate in the United States, by awarding him a Congressional Gold Medal. The bill acknowledges his historic service, his role as an example of excellence during challenging times of overt...
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Edward J. Dwight, Jr. was the first Black astronaut candidate in the United States, and this bill wants to give him a special medal called the Congressional Gold Medal to say thank you for his hard work and being a great role model. The medal will have his picture on it, and there will also be extra copies made in bronze that people can buy.