Congressional Gold Medal for Japanese-American Veterans
Members of Congress held a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony to honor Japanese-American veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the… read more
Members of Congress held a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony to honor Japanese-American veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, as well as the Military Intelligence Service. These units were recognized for dedicated service during World War II. House Speaker Boehner made opening remarks followed by the presentation of colors, national anthem, and invocation. close
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