#Presidential Medal Of Freedom
US Sen. Hirono Reintroduces Legislation To Award Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono reintroduced legislation to award Fred Korematsu the Congressional Gold Medal for fighting against the illegal incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II and for being a staunch defender of civil rights.
Mink Honored Posthumously with Presidential Medal of Freedom
The late Patsy Takemoto Mink was among nineteen individuals identified by President Barack Obama today as recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the nation.
Inouye Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Late US Senator Daniel Inouye was honored posthumously by President Barack Obama this morning with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Inouye to be Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Late US Senator Daniel K. Inouye will be honored posthumously tomorrow with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Congressional bill honors 442nd Combat Team and WWII Nisei Veterans
President Barack Obama signed the Congressional Gold Medal for Japanese American Veterans Act into law yesterday, honoring 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the Military Intelligence Service for their heroic service and sacrifice during World War II. “This well-deserved Congressional Gold Medal honors the Nisei veterans and demonstrates the greatness of our […]
