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

This act awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment for their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War. This recognition honors the diverse soldiers, including formerly enslaved and Indigenous men, who gained freedom by enlisting in this unit. The medal will be displayed at the Rhode Island State Library, ensuring public access to this historical tribute.
Key points
Official recognition of the First Rhode Island Regiment, one of the first integrated units in U.S. history, for their bravery and service.
The medal will be housed at the Rhode Island State Library, making this historical artifact available for public viewing and research.
Bronze duplicates of the medal may be sold to the public, with proceeds covering the production costs.
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Print number: 118_S_547
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Process start date: 2023-02-28