H.R. 8008 proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to the Golden Thirteen, recognizing their significant contributions to the Nation. The Golden Thirteen were the first Black officers in the United States Navy, having excelled in their officer training in...
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H.R. 8008 wants to give a special gold medal to honor some brave Black soldiers who became the first officers in the Navy a long time ago, and this medal will be shown in a museum.