Congressional Gold Medal, the Glossary
The Congressional Gold Medal is the oldest and highest civilian award in the United States, alongside the Presidential Medal of Freedom.[1]
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43 relations: American Red Cross, American Revolution, Awards and decorations of the United States government, Bronze, Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal, Cardenas Medal, Congressional Bronze Medal, Congressional Silver Medal, Congressional Space Medal of Honor, Continental Navy, David H. Jarvis, Frank H. Newcomb, George Washington, Gold medal, Gold plating, Hyman G. Rickover, J. B. Lippincott & Co., James Ross Snowden, Jeannette expedition, Jeannette Medal, John Paul Jones, Lincoln Ellsworth, Lists of civil awards and decorations of the United States, Medal of Honor, Mexican–American War, NASA, NC-4 Medal, President of the United States, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Second Continental Congress, Thanks of Congress, United States, United States Congress, United States Government Publishing Office, United States House Committee on Financial Services, United States House of Representatives, United States Mint, United States Senate, United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, War of 1812, Washington Before Boston Medal, Winfield Scott, Zachary Taylor.
- Awards established in 1776
American Red Cross
The American National Red Cross, is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education in the United States. Congressional Gold Medal and American Red Cross are Congressional Gold Medal recipients.
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was a rebellion and political movement in the Thirteen Colonies which peaked when colonists initiated an ultimately successful war for independence against the Kingdom of Great Britain.
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Awards and decorations of the United States government
Awards and decorations of the United States government are civilian awards of the U.S. federal government which are typically issued for sustained meritorious service, in a civilian capacity, while serving in the U.S. federal government. Congressional Gold Medal and awards and decorations of the United States government are civil awards and decorations of the United States.
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Bronze
Bronze is an alloy consisting primarily of copper, commonly with about 12–12.5% tin and often with the addition of other metals (including aluminium, manganese, nickel, or zinc) and sometimes non-metals, such as phosphorus, or metalloids, such as arsenic or silicon.
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Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal
The Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal is a Congressional medal established by an Act of Congress in 1930 to commemorate the Byrd Antarctic Expedition of 1928–1930. Congressional Gold Medal and Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal are Congressional Gold Medal recipients.
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Cardenas Medal
The Cardenas Medal was an award approved by an act of Congress of the United States on May 3, 1900 (31 Stat. 716, 56th Congress).
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Congressional Bronze Medal
The United States Congress awarded its first Gold Medal to George Washington.
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Congressional Silver Medal
A Congressional Silver Medal is an award bestowed by the United States Congress. Congressional Gold Medal and Congressional Silver Medal are civil awards and decorations of the United States and legislative branch of the United States government.
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Congressional Space Medal of Honor
The Congressional Space Medal of Honor was authorized by the United States Congress in 1969 to recognize "any astronaut who in the performance of his or her duties has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the Nation and mankind".
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Continental Navy
The Continental Navy was the navy of the Thirteen Colonies (later the United States) during the American Revolutionary War.
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David H. Jarvis
David Henry Jarvis (August 24, 1862 – June 23, 1911) Bagley, pp 416–417Wickersham, p 247 was a captain in the United States Revenue Cutter Service. Congressional Gold Medal and David H. Jarvis are Congressional Gold Medal recipients.
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Frank H. Newcomb
Frank Hamilton Newcomb (10 November 184620 February 1934) was a United States Revenue Cutter Service commodore, best known for his actions at the Battle of Cárdenas during the Spanish–American War. Congressional Gold Medal and Frank H. Newcomb are Congressional Gold Medal recipients.
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George Washington
George Washington (February 22, 1732, 1799) was an American Founding Father, military officer, and politician who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Congressional Gold Medal and George Washington are Congressional Gold Medal recipients.
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Gold medal
A gold medal is a medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field.
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Gold plating
Gold plating is a method of depositing a thin layer of gold onto the surface of another metal, most often copper or silver (to make silver-gilt), by chemical or electrochemical plating.
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Hyman G. Rickover
Hyman G. Rickover (January 27, 1900 – July 8, 1986) was an admiral in the United States Navy. Congressional Gold Medal and Hyman G. Rickover are Congressional Gold Medal recipients.
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James Ross Snowden
James Ross Snowden (December 9, 1809 – March 21, 1878) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing Venango and Clarion counties from 1838 to 1843 and Venango, Jefferson and Clarion counties in 1844.
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Jeannette expedition
The Jeannette expedition of 1879–1881, officially called the U.S. Arctic Expedition, was an attempt led by George W. De Long to reach the North Pole by pioneering a route from the Pacific Ocean through the Bering Strait.
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Jeannette Medal
The Jeannette Medal is a Congressional Gold Medal awarded in 1890, to officers and crew of the ''Jeannette'' expedition.
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John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones (born John Paul; July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) was a Scottish-born American naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. Congressional Gold Medal and John Paul Jones are Congressional Gold Medal recipients.
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Lincoln Ellsworth
Lincoln Ellsworth (May 12, 1880 – May 26, 1951) was a polar explorer from the United States and a major benefactor of the American Museum of Natural History. Congressional Gold Medal and Lincoln Ellsworth are Congressional Gold Medal recipients.
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Lists of civil awards and decorations of the United States
Civil awards and decorations of the United States are awards and decorations of the United States of America which are bestowed by various agencies of the United States government for acts of accomplishment benefiting the nation as a whole.
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Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor.
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Mexican–American War
The Mexican–American War, also known in the United States as the Mexican War, and in Mexico as the United States intervention in Mexico, was an invasion of Mexico by the United States Army from 1846 to 1848.
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NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research.
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NC-4 Medal
The NC-4 Medal is a military decoration that was authorized by the United States Congress in 1929 to commemorate the 1919 trans-Atlantic crossing by the members of the NC-4 mission.
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President of the United States
The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America.
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Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States, alongside the Congressional Gold Medal. Congressional Gold Medal and Presidential Medal of Freedom are civil awards and decorations of the United States.
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Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was the late 18th-century meeting of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that united in support of the American Revolution and the Revolutionary War, which established American independence from the British Empire.
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Thanks of Congress
The Thanks of Congress is a series of formal resolutions passed by the United States Congress originally to extend the government's formal thanks for significant victories or impressive actions by American military commanders and their troops. Congressional Gold Medal and thanks of Congress are legislative branch of the United States government.
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United States
The United States of America (USA or U.S.A.), commonly known as the United States (US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America.
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United States Congress
The United States Congress, or simply Congress, is the legislature of the federal government of the United States. Congressional Gold Medal and United States Congress are legislative branch of the United States government.
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United States Government Publishing Office
The United States Government Publishing Office (USGPO or GPO), formerly the United States Government Printing Office, is an agency of the legislative branch of the United States Federal government.
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United States House Committee on Financial Services
The United States House Committee on Financial Services, also referred to as the House Banking Committee and previously known as the Committee on Banking and Currency, is the committee of the United States House of Representatives that oversees the entire financial services industry, including the securities, insurance, banking and housing industries.
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United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the Senate being the upper chamber. Congressional Gold Medal and United States House of Representatives are legislative branch of the United States government.
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United States Mint
The United States Mint is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury responsible for producing coinage for the United States to conduct its trade and commerce, as well as controlling the movement of bullion.
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United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress. Congressional Gold Medal and United States Senate are legislative branch of the United States government.
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United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
The United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (formerly the Committee on Banking and Currency), also known as the Senate Banking Committee, has jurisdiction over matters related to banks and banking, price controls, deposit insurance, export promotion and controls, federal monetary policy, financial aid to commerce and industry, issuance of redemption of notes, currency and coinage, public and private housing, urban development, mass transit and government contracts.
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 was fought by the United States and its allies against the United Kingdom and its allies in North America.
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Washington Before Boston Medal
The Washington Before Boston Medal was the first medal commissioned by the Continental Congress and being struck in gold, is the first Congressional Gold Medal. Congressional Gold Medal and Washington Before Boston Medal are awards established in 1776.
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Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. Congressional Gold Medal and Winfield Scott are Congressional Gold Medal recipients.
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Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850) was an American military leader who served as the 12th president of the United States from 1849 until his death in 1850. Congressional Gold Medal and Zachary Taylor are Congressional Gold Medal recipients.
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See also
Awards established in 1776
- Congressional Gold Medal
- Monghyr Mutiny Medal
- Washington Before Boston Medal
References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congressional_Gold_Medal
Also known as Congressional Gold Medal of Achievement, Congressional Gold Medal of Honor, Congressional Gold Medals, Congressional medal.