Search Results: keywords:"veterans recognition"

  • H. RES. 1312 — Expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as Veterans Appreciation Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:90

    H. RES. 1312 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing support for designating July 2024 as Veterans Appreciation Month. It acknowledges the sacrifices and bravery of U.S. veterans who have served in the military and highlights the importance of...

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    In July 2024, people want to say a big "thank you" to veterans who are the brave people who were in the military to keep us safe. It's a special month to remember them and the hard things they have been through.

  • S. CON. RES. 43 — Expressing support for the designation of September 29, 2024, as Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:209

    The concurrent resolution S. CON. RES. 43 expresses Congress's support for recognizing September 29, 2024, as "Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day." The resolution acknowledges the historical importance of the 125th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars...

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    Congress wants to have a special day on September 29, 2024, called "Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day" to say thank you to a group of brave people who have served in the military. They want everyone to remember and celebrate this day with fun activities, but they didn't say exactly what those activities should be.

  • S. 815 — An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the Hello Girls.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:2,758

    S. 815 aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls." These women played a crucial role during World War I by efficiently operating battlefield communications, greatly enhancing military...

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    The bill wants to give a special medal, called a Congressional Gold Medal, to a group of brave women called the "Hello Girls" who helped the army talk to each other during World War I. These women worked very hard and are finally being thanked for their important help.