Search Results: keywords:"military history"

  • H. R. 8568 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Rhode Island Regiment, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,539

    H.R. 8568 proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment for their service during the Revolutionary War. The bill highlights the regiment's unique composition, as it included men of African and Indigenous descent who bravely fought for...

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    H.R. 8568 wants to give a special award, called a Congressional Gold Medal, to a group of soldiers from a long time ago during the American Revolution, the First Rhode Island Regiment, to say thank you for their brave work. This medal will be shown in a library so people can learn about their story, and copies can be made for people to buy, with the money helping the government.

  • S. 961 — To redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts, as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:630

    S. 961 proposes changing the designation of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts, to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. It also calls for a study by the Secretary of the Interior to assess whether the city of Salem and nearby areas,...

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    S. 961 is about changing the name of a special historical place in Salem, Massachusetts, to make it a bigger and more important park. It also wants someone to look into whether more nearby areas should be added to this new park and write a report about it.

  • H. R. 1647 — To redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and for the purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:574

    H. R. 1647 proposes to change the name of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park." The bill also calls for a boundary study to evaluate the area around Salem, Massachusetts, to see if other sites and resources related to...

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    H. R. 1647 is a plan to change the name of a special place in Salem, where they learn about old ships, from "Historic Site" to "Historical Park," and to check if other interesting places nearby can join the park.

  • S. 961 — An Act To redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts, as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:530

    S. 961 aims to change the name of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts, to the “Salem Maritime National Historical Park.” The bill also requires a study to assess whether additional sites related to the area's maritime, military, and coastal...

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    The bill wants to change the name of a special place in Salem, Massachusetts, from "historic site" to "historical park." It also asks for a study to see if more nearby places related to boats and old-timey military stuff should be added to the park system.

  • S. RES. 797 — Designating August 16, 2024, as National Airborne Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:212

    S. RES. 797 is a resolution passed by the Senate that designates August 16, 2024, as "National Airborne Day." It honors the history and contributions of airborne forces in the U.S. military, recognizing their bravery and achievements across various conflicts. The resolution...

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    On August 16, 2024, everyone celebrates National Airborne Day to honor brave soldiers who jump out of airplanes and help the country during wars. People can join in by having special events and ceremonies to show appreciation for these heroes.

  • S. RES. 868 — Acknowledging and commemorating the women who served the Navy in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service during World War II.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:266

    S. RES. 868 acknowledges and honors the contributions of the women who served in the Navy's Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) during World War II. Established in 1942, these women played diverse and crucial roles, allowing more men to be available for...

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    S. RES. 868 is a special thank-you from the Senate to the brave women who helped the Navy during World War II by doing important jobs, so more men could go fight in the war. These women showed everyone that they could do great things and helped make more space for women in the military.