Rosie the Riveters Honored with Congressional Gold Medal

18 women who worked as Rosie the Riveters during WWII are honored as Congressional Gold Medal recipients at the National World War Two Museum in New Orleans, recognized for their contribution to the war effort and breaking gender barriers in the workforce.

Rep. Eli Crane's Resolution to Award Daniel Penny with Congressional Gold Medal

Rep. Eli Crane plans to introduce a resolution to award Daniel Penny, a U.S. Marine veteran on trial for the death of a homeless man, with the Congressional Gold Medal for his actions in protecting fellow Americans.

Vietnam War Dustoff Crews

A new documentary sheds light on myths surrounding the Vietnam War, focusing on the Dustoff crews who evacuated wounded troops during the conflict. Efforts are being made to lobby Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to these heroes.

Recognition of WWII 'Ghost Army' Members

Members of the WWII-era 'Ghost Army' finally receive public recognition in the form of a Congressional Gold Medal for their deceptive tactics that saved American lives during the war.

The Ghost Army, World War II

The Ghost Army, a secret American military unit during World War II, is being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their deception tactics using inflatable tanks, trucks, and planes to outwit the enemy. Three surviving members are set to attend the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The mission of the Ghost Army was declassified in 1996 after almost a decade of work to bring their story to light.