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Medal for Benjamin Ferencz: Recognizing his fight for international justice

This act awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Benjamin Berell Ferencz, recognizing his service to the United States and the international community. It is a symbolic honor for his work during the Nuremberg trials and his lifelong advocacy for international criminal justice and the rule of law. Citizens can see this as an acknowledgment of individuals who fight for justice and peace worldwide.
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Honoring Benjamin Ferencz, a prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials, for his contributions to international criminal law.
The medal symbolizes recognition for individuals promoting the rule of law and justice globally.
Duplicate medals will be available to the public, including at the Holocaust Memorial Museum, to commemorate his legacy.
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Print number: 117_HR_6015
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]
Process start date: 2021-11-18