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761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

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This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion for their contributions to the success of Allied forces in Europe during World War II. The 761st Tank Battalion was the first group of Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. After the medal is awarded, it will be sent to the National Museum of African American History and Culture so it can be displayed and used for research.

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February 26, 2025

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Finance and Financial Sector

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