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National Coin Week 2018

April 3, 2018 - By Jill Westeyn April 6, 2018 This year marks the 95th occurrence of National Coin Week, sponsored by the American Numismatic Association (ANA). The third week in April is a time when numismatists and enthusiasts come together and share their...

Office of Strategic Services Receives Congressional Gold Medal

March 21, 2018 - WASHINGTON – The members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) received a Congressional Gold Medal today during a ceremony in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol. The medal, conferred collectively, recognizes the members of the OSS for their superior...

Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Bronze Medal

March 26, 2018 - This medal is a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal presented collectively to the members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). The OSS was America’s first effort to implement a system of strategic intelligence during World War II...

Bob Dole Receives Congressional Gold Medal

January 17, 2018 - WASHINGTON – Former U.S. Senator Robert Joseph “Bob” Dole received a Congressional Gold Medal today during a ceremony in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Dole was presented the medal in recognition of his service to the nation as a...

Bob Dole Bronze Medal

June 22, 2022 - This medal is a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to Bob Dole in recognition of his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman. Bob Dole proudly served the people of Kansas in Congress for...

Presidential Medals

December 17, 2018 - The Presidential Medals series began as the Peace Medals series. Presidents gave medals as a sign of peace with Native American tribes, when signing peace treaties with other nations, and at other events. The tradition originated during the Colonial period...

Filipino Veterans of World War II Bronze Medal

June 22, 2022 - This medal is a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal presented collectively to Filipino Veterans of World War II who served honorably in an active duty status between July 26, 1941 and December 31, 1946, under the command of...

Filipino Veterans of World War II Receive Congressional Gold Medal

October 25, 2017 - WASHINGTON – Filipino Veterans of World War II received a Congressional Gold Medal today during a ceremony in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol.  It was awarded collectively to those who served honorably in an active duty status between July...