Congressional Gold Medal

SALUTE TO SERVICE ADVANCES ASIAN VETERANS

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote positive public perception of Asian veterans and their legacy of service, Asian Hall of Fame presents Salute to Service on March 2, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PST at Biltmore Los Angeles, 501 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. Valet is $35 with event validation and dress code is suit and tie.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote positive public perception of Asian veterans and their legacy of service, Asian Hall of Fame presents Salute to Service on March 2, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PST at Biltmore Los Angeles, 501 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles.
  • Antonio Taguba states, "American society is weakened by marginalizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Native American veterans.
  • To amplify their mutual efforts to reverse the Rescission Act of 1946, Asian Hall of Fame awards the Asian Veterans Prize to The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project.
  • Asian Hall of Fame is a cultural, educational, and humanitarian charity that transforms public perception of Asian and Indigenous legacy.

Montgomery’s 104-Year-old Congressional Medal Recipient to Attend Montgomery Film Festival’s Screening of “Black Uniform”

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the Montgomery Film Festival is screening “Black Uniform,” a newly completed documentary directed by filmmaker Robert Darwell, featuring the voices of 12 Black veterans who served within the ranges of WWII to present day.

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  • On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the Montgomery Film Festival is screening “Black Uniform,” a newly completed documentary directed by filmmaker Robert Darwell, featuring the voices of 12 Black veterans who served within the ranges of WWII to present day.
  • These servicemembers speak on why they enlisted and what they’ve given to their country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114240910/en/
    Montgomery’s 104-Year-Old Congressional Medal Recipient to attend Montgomery Film Festival’s screening of “Black Uniform”.
  • Darwell, along with Romay Davis, are scheduled to attend the Alabama premier of “Black Uniform” as part of the Montgomery Film Festival on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:30 pm Pacific at the Capri Theatre .

THE DOUGHBOY FOUNDATION LAUNCHES BELLS OF PEACE 2023, AND ANNOUNCES BELLS OF PEACE @ THE WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON D.C.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Bells of Peace @ the National WWI Memorial, will begin at 10:45 a.m. EST, with remarks by Dr. O'Connell, followed by a wreath ceremony.

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  • Bells of Peace @ the National WWI Memorial, will begin at 10:45 a.m. EST, with remarks by Dr. O'Connell, followed by a wreath ceremony.
  • The ceremony will continue with a moment of silence, then a commemorative reading.
  • "Echoing Taps" will then sound from multiple buglers who will play Taps from different corners of the WWI Memorial, concluding the ceremony.
  • To Watch the LIVE STREAM from the National WWI Memorial on 11/11 starting at 10:30 a.m. EST, please go to https://youtube.com/c/TheDoughboyFoundation .

Windsor Group LLC Takes Strategic Step with Inaugural Vice President Hire

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Friday, October 6, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Windsor Group LLC is pleased to announce the hiring of retired U.S. Army Colonel Edna W. Cummings as Vice President. In addition to her long list of military accolades, Cummings has more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in operations, business development, and outreach in the public sector. Windsor Group President and CEO Diedre Windsor, commented, "We're very excited to have Edna join our team. She brings the leadership and expertise we need to expand and sustain our growth and operations".

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  • Edna Cummings, decorated military veteran and accomplished leader, joins Windsor Group LLC as Vice President, bringing a wealth of experience in both the commercial and government space.
  • BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Windsor Group LLC is pleased to announce the hiring of retired U.S. Army Colonel Edna W. Cummings as Vice President.
  • Windsor Group President and CEO Diedre Windsor, commented, "We're very excited to have Edna join our team.
  • She holds a Master of Strategic Studies from the Army War College, Carlise, PA, and an M.S.

NUREMBERG PROSECUTOR BENJAMIN FERENCZ MEMORIALIZED WITH BRONZE BUST

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 19th, Benjamin Ferencz, the legendary Nuremberg Chief Prosecutor was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal – the nation's highest expression of appreciation for achievements and contributions.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 19th, Benjamin Ferencz, the legendary Nuremberg Chief Prosecutor was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal – the nation's highest expression of appreciation for achievements and contributions.
  • It is part of the film "Two Heads Are Better Than One: Making of the Ben Ferencz Bust," produced by Eric Kline Productions.
  • Heller is now offering premiere numbered, first editions of the bust to commemorate Ferencz.
  • Each bust will be made from the original mold, cast in bronze, mounted on marble, hand signed and numbered by the sculptor.

United States Mint Releases 2022 American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof Set™ on November 14

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Washington, DC, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2022 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set on November 14 at noon EST.

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  • Washington, DC, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2022 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set on November 14 at noon EST.
  • All four coins are included in the 2022 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set.
  • The four designs for 2022 were created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Designers and sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artists.
  • Visit and subscribe to the United States Mints YouTube channel to view videos about the United States Mint.

United States Mint Announces 2023 Native American $1 Coin Reverse Design

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Washington, DC, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) today officially announced the reverse design for the 2023 Native American $1 Coin.

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  • Washington, DC, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) today officially announced the reverse design for the 2023 Native American $1 Coin.
  • The 2023 Native American $1 Coin honors American ballerina Maria Tallchief and American Indians in ballet.
  • The Native American $1 Coin Program is authorized by the Public Law 110-82 to recognize the important contributions made by Native American tribes and individual Native Americans to the history and development of the United States.
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2022 American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags™ – Anna May Wong On Sale October 25

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2022 American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags Anna May Wong will be available for purchase on October 25 at noon EDT.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2022 American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags Anna May Wong will be available for purchase on October 25 at noon EDT.
  • The Anna May Wong quarter is the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters Program, a four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women who have shaped history.
  • Because of overwhelming demand, much of the production of the 100-coin bags and two- and three-roll sets are accounted for through subscription.
  • The American Women Quarters Program is authorized by the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-330).

2022 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set® Available on October 26

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2022 United States Mint (Mint) Limited Edition Silver Proof Set will be available for purchase beginning on October 26 at noon EDT.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2022 United States Mint (Mint) Limited Edition Silver Proof Set will be available for purchase beginning on October 26 at noon EDT.
  • The 2022 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set is priced at $201.
  • Congress created the United States Mint in 1792, and the Mint became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873.
  • Visit and subscribe to the United States Mints YouTube channel to view videos about the United States Mint.

United States Mint Holiday Ornaments on Sale October 21

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2022 editions of the Mighty Minters Ornament and the United States Mint Holiday Ornament on October 21 at noon EDT.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2022 editions of the Mighty Minters Ornament and the United States Mint Holiday Ornament on October 21 at noon EDT.
  • The United States Mint Seal is engraved on the back of the ornament, along with Made in the U.S.A. and 2022 U.S. Mint.
  • The United States Mint Seal and the words 2022 United States Mint Ornament are hot stamped in silver foil on the top of the lid.
  • Visit and subscribe to the United States Mints YouTube channel to view videos about the United States Mint.