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Congressional Gold Medal Awarded to 60 Forgotten Holocaust Diplomatic Heroes.

This Act authorizes the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats recognized for their extraordinary bravery in saving Jews during the Holocaust. While this law does not affect daily regulations, it serves to officially honor historical heroism and ensures that their sacrifices are preserved for public education and remembrance. The medal will ultimately be displayed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Key points
A single Congressional Gold Medal is authorized to honor 60 diplomats who risked their lives and careers to save Jewish people during World War II.
The medal will be permanently housed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for public display and research purposes.
The public will have the opportunity to purchase bronze duplicates of the medal as commemorative items.
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Print number: 118_S_91
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Process start date: 2023-01-26