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Nelson Mandela was honored by American leaders for his effort to promote racial equality in South Africa. They praised him for continual work for freedom and the end to apartheid. For his ac…

Ceremony to formally unveil the statue of three suffragists, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott and Susan B. Anthony. Songs from the suffrage era and patriotic songs were sung by the West…

Members of Congress presented Mother Teresa with a Congressional Gold Medal for her years of humanitarian work in developing countries. The D.C. Boys Choir performed at the ceremony as did W…

Actor and comedian Bob Hope was honored by Congress by being recognized as an honorary member of the armed forces. Mr. Hope is famous for having entertained United States troops during wars …

Members of Congress presented Patriarch Bartholomew I with a congressional gold medal. He is the head of the Orthodox Church with over 250 million members worldwide. Speaker Gingrich and oth…

The Reverend Billy Graham and his wife Ruth Graham were presented the Congressional Gold Medal. Vice President Gore and others spoke of Reverend Graham’s career and inspirational teachings.