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H.R. 5315

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To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to a group of soldiers from World War II.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 25, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
February 7, 2008
Cosponsors (38)
31D 7R
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Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the American soldiers who were prisoners of war in Bataan, Philippines, during World War II, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country. Provides for the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the prisoners of war at Bataan.

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