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Search Results: keywords:"civil war"

H. R. 9386 — To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell in recognition of their extraordinary bravery and steadfast devotion to the Nation during the Civil War as the only civilian members of Andrews’ Raiders, who launched a daring military raid that became known as the Great Locomotive Chase.
August 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,540
H.R. 9386 proposes to award the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell, recognizing their bravery as civilian members of Andrews’ Raiders during the Civil War. The bill details their involvement in the daring military raid known as...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a special gold medal to two brave men from the Civil War, James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell, for their courageous actions in a risky train adventure, and the medal will go to a museum for people to see.
H. RES. 1026 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:404
H. RES. 1026 is a resolution in the United States House of Representatives that supports the goals and ideals of Black History Month. It recognizes the significant impact African Americans have had in U.S. history and specifically honors the African-American recipients of the...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1026 is like a big thank-you card from the government that honors and celebrates Black History Month and says a special "thank you" to brave African-American soldiers who won a special award called the Congressional Medal of Honor for being really courageous in the military.
S. 4059 — To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins to honor and memorialize the tragedy of the Sultana steamboat explosion of 1865.
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March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,576
S. 4059 proposes the creation of commemorative coins to honor the tragedy of the Sultana steamboat explosion, the deadliest maritime disaster in U.S. history, occurring in 1865. The bill details the production of gold, silver, and half-dollar coins with specific designs and requires the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make special coins to remember a terrible boat accident from a long time ago. The money from selling these coins will help build a museum about the boat, and it promises that this will not cost the government any extra money.

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