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Congressional Gold Medal for First Rhode Island Regiment: Honoring Integrated Revolutionary War Service.

This act awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment for their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War. This regiment was historically significant as one of the first integrated units, recruiting enslaved men of African and Indigenous descent who gained immediate freedom upon enlistment. The medal will be displayed at the Rhode Island State Library for public viewing and research, enhancing historical awareness.
Key points
Honors a historic regiment, including formerly enslaved and Indigenous men, who fought for American independence.
The medal will be publicly displayed at the Rhode Island State Library for educational and research purposes.
Citizens can purchase bronze duplicates of the medal, allowing for historical commemoration and supporting the US Mint's operations.
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Additional Information
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Print number: HR 8568
Sponsor: Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]
Process start date: 2024-05-24