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  • S. 734 aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., recognizing him as the first African American astronaut candidate in the United States. The bill acknowledges his significant contributions to the country, both as a talented pilot and an influential...

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    The bill wants to give a special medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African American astronaut candidate, to celebrate his hard work and talent. It will also allow for making and selling extra copies of the medal to help support the U.S. Mint.

  • S. 4360 proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., acknowledging his significant contributions as the first African American astronaut candidate in the United States. The bill highlights his achievements in both aviation and art, underlining the...

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    Edward J. Dwight, Jr. was the first African American chosen to be an astronaut, and this bill wants to give him a special gold medal to celebrate his achievements in flying airplanes and making art. The medal would be a way to say "well done" and remember his important role in history.

  • 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.

  • H.R. 8735 aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., who was the first African-American astronaut candidate in the United States. The bill acknowledges Dwight's groundbreaking contributions to the country's space program, his achievements during a time...

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    Edward J. Dwight, Jr., who was the first African-American to be chosen as an astronaut candidate, might get a special gold medal from Congress as a way to say "thank you" for his hard work and achievements in space and art. The plan is to also make copies of the medal to sell, which would help remember his important role in history.