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scarletwoman

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3. It's called the CONGRESSIONAL Gold Medal, because it's awarded by CONGRESS.

Reply to al_liberal (Original post)

Fri Aug 31, 2012, 11:02 PM

Aug 2012

If it were awarded by the President, it would be called the PRESIDENTIAL Gold Medal.

And the Medal of Honor is a completely different thing altogether.

Maybe you ought to try to do a little googling before getting outraged about something you apparently know nothing about.

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A wink to Neil Armstrong, a slight to President Obama. [View all] al_liberal Aug 2012 OP

I am fairly, but not completely certain, that Congressional Gold Medals are awarded... DreamGypsy Aug 2012 #1

I'd do it but I only have a few edits on wiki sharp_stick Aug 2012 #2

It's called the CONGRESSIONAL Gold Medal, because it's awarded by CONGRESS. scarletwoman Aug 2012 #3

But isn't it PRESENTED by the President? pinboy3niner Aug 2012 #4

No, it appears this was presented by Boehner tammywammy Aug 2012 #5

You're right. Armstrong's medal was presented by the Speaker of the House. pinboy3niner Aug 2012 #6