H. R. 1097 seeks to award Everett Alvarez, Jr. a Congressional Gold Medal for his exceptional service and sacrifices during the Vietnam War. Alvarez was the first U.S. pilot shot down in the Vietnam War and endured over eight years as a prisoner of war. The bill outlines the...
Simple Explanation
Everett Alvarez, Jr. is a hero who served and suffered during the Vietnam War. This bill wants to give him a special gold medal to say "thank you" for his bravery.