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February 24, 2016

Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for 1965 Voting Rights Marches Foot Soldiers

2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Civil Rights Selma marches that motivated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In commemoration of the… read more

2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Civil Rights Selma marches that motivated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In commemoration of the protestors, or “foot soldiers,” the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives held a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony to congratulate Civil Rights Activist Frederick D. Reese. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor for civilians. close

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Barry C. Black Chaplain U.S. Senate
Cory Booker U.S. Senator (Class 2) [D] New Jersey

Patrick J. Conroy Chaplain U.S. House of Representatives
John Lewis U.S. Representative [D] Georgia
Mitch McConnell U.S. Senator (Class 2) [R] Kentucky
Dana Kristina-Joi Morgan Musician
Nancy Pelosi U.S. Representative [D] California
Frederick D. Reese Civil Rights Activist
Harry Reid U.S. Senator (Class 3) [D] Nevada
Paul D. Ryan U.S. Representative [R] Wisconsin
Jeff Sessions U.S. Senator (Class 2) [R] Alabama
Terri Sewell U.S. Representative [D] Alabama

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Program ID:: 405070-1
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Ceremony
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Feb 24, 2016 | 3:03pm EST | C-SPAN.org
Last Aired:: Mar 23, 2016 | 1:27am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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Mar 12, 2016 | 3:50pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Mar 12, 2016 | 7:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Mar 20, 2016 | 3:10am EDT | C-SPAN 3
Mar 20, 2016 | 12:45pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Mar 22, 2016 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Mar 23, 2016 | 1:27am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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February 24, 2016
My Tribute - Foot Soldiers
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February 24, 2016
User Clip: FD Reese at Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
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February 24, 2016
User Clip: Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Remarks at Gold Medal Ceremony Honoring the Selma Foot Soldiers
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February 24, 2016
User Clip: Sessions Booker
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