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这是国会金质奖章得主列表。国会金质奖章是美国最高的平民荣誉,由美国国会颁发。

大陆会议金质奖章得主

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得主批准日期法案备注奖章
乔治·华盛顿1776年3月25日大陆会议纪念其领导波士顿,成为第一座脱离英国殖民的大城市。之后领导大陆军取得北美独立战争的胜利(1775–1783)。奖章在1790年3月21日授予华盛顿,现藏于波士顿公共博物馆。[1]
霍雷肖·盖茨少将1777年11月4日大陆会议萨拉托加战役取得大捷。
安东尼·韦恩少将1779年7月26日大陆会议斯托尼波恩特战役的指挥官。
亨利·李三世少校1779年9月24日大陆会议保卢斯胡克战役的指挥官。独立战争期间唯一一位以非将军身份的奖章得主。
丹尼尔·摩根准将1781年3月9日大陆会议考彭斯战役的指挥官。1836年国会通过法案(5 Stat. 66)授权重新制造一枚奖章来取代原先遗失的奖章,并赠予丹尼尔·摩根的直接继承人摩根·内维尔
纳瑟内尔·格林少将1781年10月29日大陆会议尤托斯普林斯战役的指挥官。
约翰·保罗·琼斯1787年10月16日大陆会议“为了表彰他(在弗兰伯勒角战役中)的勇气和杰出奉献”。琼斯是第一位也是唯一一位在独立战争期间获得该荣誉的大陆军海军军官。[2]

美国国会金质奖章得主

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20世纪前

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得主批准日期法案备注奖章
托马斯·特鲁斯顿舰长1800年3月29日2 Stat. 87[3]星座号护卫舰和法国复仇号护卫舰冲突期间的指挥官。
爱德华·普雷布尔准将1805年3月3日2 Stat. 346–347表彰其在1804年第一次巴巴里战争期间进攻的黎波里


艾萨克·赫尔舰长
史蒂芬·迪凯特舰长
雅各布·琼斯舰长
1813年1月29日2 Stat. 830表彰他们在1812年战争期间抵抗英军勇士号、马其顿号和欢乐号战舰。银质的奖章复制品奖励给了他们同舰的委任军官。


威廉·班布里奇舰长1813年3月3日2 Stat. 831宪法号护卫舰攻下英国爪哇号护卫舰时的指挥官。银质的奖章复制品奖励给了他同舰的委任军官。奖章现藏于宪法号博物馆
奥利弗·哈泽德·佩里舰长
杰西·埃利奥特舰长
1814年1月6日3 Stat. 141取得伊利湖战役的胜利。银质的奖章复制品奖励给了他们同舰的委任军官。
威廉·沃特·伯罗斯二世中尉
威廉·麦考尔中尉
1814年1月6日3 Stat. 141–142表彰他们攻下英军拳击手号。追授给伯罗斯中尉,其在这次行动中牺牲。银质的奖章复制品奖励给了他们同舰的委任军官。
詹姆士·劳伦斯舰长1814年1月11日3 Stat. 142追授其在击沉英军孔雀号行动中的牺牲。银质的奖章复制品奖励给了他同舰的委任军官。
托马斯·麦克道诺舰长
罗伯特·亨利舰长
史蒂芬·卡辛中尉
1814年10月20日3 Stat. 245–246尚普兰湖战役的英雄
刘易斯·沃林顿舰长1814年10月21日3 Stat. 246表彰其攻下英军雀鹰号。银质的奖章复制品奖励给了他同舰的委任军官。
约翰斯顿·布莱克利舰长1814年11月3日3 Stat. 246–247表彰其击沉英军驯鹿号。银质的奖章复制品奖励给了他同舰的委任军官。For capture of HMS Reindeer. Silver duplicates awarded to his commissioned officers on board.
雅各布·布朗将军1814年11月3日3 Stat. 247奇珀瓦、尼加拉瓜、伊利堡战役的指挥官
温菲尔德·斯科特将军1814年11月3日
1848年3月9月
3 Stat. 247
9 Stat. 333
彼得·比尔·波特将军
Brigadier General以利亚撒里普利
Colonel James Miller
November 3, 18143 Stat. 247For their actions at the battles of Chippawa, Niagara, and Erie
Major General Edmund P. GainesNovember 3, 18143 Stat. 247For his actions on 15 August 1814 at the Battle of Erie (now known as the Siege of Fort Erie)
Major General Alexander MacombNovember 3, 18143 Stat. 247For his actions on 11 September 1814 at The Battle of Plattsburgh
Major General Andrew JacksonFebruary 27, 18153 Stat. 249For the defense of New Orleans
Captain Charles StewartFebruary 22, 18163 Stat. 341For the capture of HMS Cyane and HMS Levant. Silver medals awarded to his commissioned officers on board.
Captain James BiddleFebruary 22, 18163 Stat. 341For the capture of HMS Penguin. Silver medals awarded to his commissioned officers on board.
Major General William Henry Harrison and
Governor Isaac Shelby
April 4, 18183 Stat. 476Victors of the Battle of the Thames
File:George Croghan.jpg
Colonel George CroghanFebruary 13, 18354 Stat. 792For the defense of Fort Stephenson
Major General Zachary TaylorJuly 16, 1846
March 2, 1847
May 9, 1848
9 Stat. 111
9 Stat. 206
9 Stat. 334-335
Only individual to be awarded three times[4]
Rescuers of the Officers and Crew of the U.S. Brig SomersMarch 3, 18479 Stat. 208Awarded to officers and men of French, British, and Spanish ships who rescued officers and men of the Somers during the Mexican-American War.
Commander Duncan IngrahamAugust 4, 185410 Stat. 594–595For his role in the Koszta Affair
Frederick Rose (surgeon)May 11, 185811 Stat. 369First time a Congressional Gold Medal was given to any non-member of the US military.[5]
Major General Ulysses S. GrantDecember 17, 186313 Stat. 399For gallantry and good conduct of himself and his troops in battles of the rebellion. The medal is currently possessed by the Smithsonian.
Cornelius VanderbiltJanuary 28, 186413 Stat. 401For donating his steamship Vanderbilt to the Union
Captain Robert Creighton
Captain Edwin J. Low
Captain George C. Stouffer
July 26, 186614 Stat. 365–366For rescuing "about 500" Americans from the wreck of the steamship San Francisco
Cyrus West FieldMarch 2, 186714 Stat. 574For establishing the first Transatlantic telegraph cable
George PeabodyMarch 16, 186715 Stat. 20For giving $2,000,000 for the promotion of education in the more destitute portions of the southern and southwestern States.
George F. RobinsonMarch 1, 187116 Stat. 704
Captain Jared Crandall and OthersFebruary 24, 187317 Stat. 638For rescue operations involving the steamer Metis. Statute does not specifically call for gold medals to the ten individuals cited (including Crandall), instead leaves it to the discretion of the President. Unclear if any were gold.
John Horn, Jr.June 20, 1874
April 28, 1904
18 Stat. 573
33 Stat. 1684–1685
Noted lifesaver. 1904 medal was a re-issue of the earlier award, which Horn claimed had been stolen. Customarily, the Secretary of the Treasury had issued duplicate medals upon the submission of absolute proof that showed the originals had been irrecoverably lost or destroyed. Since such proof was absent in Horn's case, congressional approval was necessary before the medal could be replaced.[6]
John Fox SlaterJohn Fox SlaterFebruary 5, 188322 Stat. 636United States philanthropist known for assisting in the education of emancipated African American slaves.
Joseph FrancisJoseph FrancisAugust 27, 188825 Stat. 1249Inventor of life-saving tools. The medal is currently possessed by the Smithsonian.
File:Joseph Francis Congressional Gold Medal.jpg
Chief Engineer George Wallace Melville and OthersSeptember 30, 189026 Stat. 552–553To commemorate the perils encountered during the Jeannette Expedition. 8 gold and 25 silver medals were struck, in decoration form, suspended from a ribbon.[7][8]
First Lieutenant Frank H. NewcombMay 3, 190031 Stat. 716For heroism as commanding officer of USRC Hudson during the Battle of Cardenas, 1898. The officers and men of Hudson received silver and bronze versions of the gold medal.

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First Lieutenant David H. Jarvis, Second Lieutenant Ellsworth P. Bertholf and Dr. Samuel J. CallJune 28, 190232 Stat. 492Participants in the Overland Relief Expedition of 1897–98
Orville and Wilbur WrightMarch 4, 190935 Stat. 1627
亞瑟·羅斯特龍船长1912年7月6日37 Stat. 639喀尔巴阡号的船长,冒着可能危及自身邮轮的风险营救了泰坦尼克号沉船的幸存者。
Captain Paul H. Kreibohm and othersMarch 19, 191438 Stat. 769For participation in the rescue of passengers and crew of the SS Volturno
Domicio da Gama, Rómulo Sebastián Naón, and Eduardo Suárez MujicaMarch 4, 191538 Stat. 1228
查爾斯·林德伯格1928年5月4日45 Stat. 490表彰其通过单人自纽约不着陆飞行至巴黎对航空导航作出的贡献。
Lincoln Ellsworth, Roald Amundsen, and Umberto NobileMay 29, 192845 Stat. 2026–2027
Thomas EdisonMay 29, 192845 Stat. 1012
First Successful Trans-Atlantic FlightFebruary 9, 192945 Stat. 1158See also NC-4 Medal
Major Walter Reed and Associates for Yellow Fever Experimentations in CubaFebruary 28, 192945 Stat. 1409–1410Also see Walter Reed Medal
Officers and Men of the Byrd Antarctic ExpeditionMay 23, 193046 Stat. 37981 people connected with the expedition were awarded medals: 65 were awarded gold, seven received silver medals, and nine received bronze.[9]
Lincoln EllsworthJune 16, 193649 Stat. 2324
George CohanJune 29, 193649 Stat. 2371
Mrs. Richard Aldrich and Anna BoulignyJune 20, 193852 Stat. 1365"Gold medals were given to Mrs. Richard Aldrich and Anna Bouligny some four decades after they served wounded soldiers in Puerto Rico. As part of their 'outstanding, unselfish, and wholly voluntary service,' they set up and worked in hospitals 'for the care and treatment of military patients in Puerto Rico' during the War with Spain. Mrs. Aldrich and Ms. Bouligny 'voluntarily went to Puerto Rico and there rendered service of inestimable value to the Army of the United States in the establishment and operation of hospitals.'"[10]
Howard HughesAugust 7, 193953 Stat. 1525
Reverend Francis X. QuinnAugust 10, 193953 Stat. 1533Pastor of the Church of the Guardian Angel in New York City. Honored for risking his life in persuading a gunman holding an elderly couple hostage to surrender to police.[11]
威廉·辛诺特英语William Sinnott1940年6月15日54 Stat. 1283表彰其在1933年2月的刺杀未遂中保护了候任总统富兰克林·德拉诺·罗斯福
Roland BoucherJanuary 20, 194256 Stat. 1099–110011-year-old Roland Boucher made national headlines in saving five playmates who fell through the ice of Lake Champlain. No one of his age had been awarded a medal until the young victims of the 16th Street Baptist church bombing were honored in 2013.[12]
Members of the United States Antarctic Expedition of 1939-1941September 24, 1945P.L. 79-185, 59 Stat. 536"The Secretary of the Navy is authorized and directed to cause to be made at the United States mint such number of gold, silver, and bronze medals of appropriate design as he may deem appropriate and necessary, to be presented to members of the United States Antarctic Expedition of 1939-1941, in recognition of their valuable services to the Nation in the field of polar exploration and science." — P.L. 79-185[N 1] also see United States Antarctic Expedition Medal
George Catlett Marshall, General of the Army, and Fleet Admiral Ernest Joseph KingMarch 22, 194660 Stat. 1134–1135
John J. Pershing, General of the Armies of the United StatesAugust 7, 194660 Stat. 1297–1298
Brigadier General Billy MitchellAugust 8, 194660 Stat. 1319
Vice President Alben W. BarkleyAugust 12, 1949P.L. 81-221, 63 Stat. 599
Irving BerlinJuly 16, 1954P.L. 83-536, 68 Stat. A120
Doctor Jonas Salk1955年8月9日P.L. 84-297, 69 Stat. 589In recognition of his discovery of a serum for the prevention of poliomyelitis
在世的美国内战老兵1956年7月18日P.L. 84-730, 70 Stat. 577"This medal was awarded about 90 years after the Civil War ended. At the time, there were only four veterans of that war known to still be alive. The medal honored the last surviving veterans 'who served in the Union or the Confederate forces.'"[13]
Rear Admiral Hyman RickoverAugust 28, 1958P.L. 85-826, 72 Stat. 985"In recognition of successfully directing the development and construction of the world's first nuclear-powered ships and the first large-scale nuclear power reactor devoted exclusively to the production of electricity" — P.L. 85-826
Doctor Robert GoddardSeptember 16, 1959P.L. 86-277, 73 Stat. 562-563"In recognition of his pioneering research on space rockets, missiles, and jet propulsion" (awarded posthumously) — P.L. 86-277
Robert FrostSeptember 13, 1960P.L. 86-747, 74 Stat. 883"In recognition of his poetry, which enriched the culture of the United States and the philosophy of the world." — P.L. 86-747
Doctor Thomas Anthony Dooley IIIMay 27, 1961P.L. 87-42, 75 Stat. 87
Bob HopeJune 8, 1962P.L. 87-478, 76 Stat. 93
Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the House of RepresentativesSeptember 26, 1962P.L. 87-478, 76 Stat. 605
Douglas MacArthur, General of the ArmyOctober 9, 1962P.L. 87-760, 76 Stat. 760
華特·迪士尼1968年5月24日P.L. 90-316, 82 Stat. 130–131以表彰其对娱乐产业的杰出贡献,美国和世界文化得以从中受益。
温斯顿·丘吉尔爵士1969年5月7日P.L. 91-12, 83 Stat. 8–9以纪念密苏里州富尔顿威斯敏斯特学院的温斯顿·丘吉尔纪念馆暨图书馆落成。国会将奖章颁发给丘吉尔的遗孀,同时将制作奖章的模具破坏后(为了防止复制)赠予博物馆用于展示。
羅伯托·克萊門特1973年5月14日P.L. 93-33, 87 Stat. 71美国向多位知名的体坛明星颁发过国会金质奖章,当中就包括荣登棒球名人堂,土生土长的波多黎各人羅伯托·克萊門特。
Marian AndersonMarch 8, 1977P.L. 95-9, 91 Stat. 19"Marian Anderson was a world-famous singer who was often treated unfairly. The medal honors her 'highly distinguished and impressive career.' She helped the arts to advance in this country and throughout the world, helped world peace through her performances, her recordings, and her work as United States delegate to the United Nations."[14]
Lieutenant General Ira EakerOctober 10, 1978P.L. 95-438, 92 Stat. 1060
罗伯特·肯尼迪1978年11月1日P.L. 95-560, 92 Stat. 2142For distinguished and dedicated service to the people of the United States during his career in government.
约翰·韦恩1979年5月26日P.L. 96-15, 93 Stat. 32表彰其杰出的演员生涯和对国家做出的贡献。—PL 96-15
Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson, and Larry NewmanJune 13, 1979P.L. 96-20, 93 Stat. 45Awarded for the first manned balloon crossing of the Atlantic ocean in the Double Eagle II
Hubert HumphreyJune 13, 1979P.L. 96-91, 93 Stat. 46Presented to Mrs. Hubert H. Humphrey, "in recognition of the distinguished and dedicated service which her late husband gave to the Government and to the people of the United States."
美国红十字会1979年12月12日P.L. 96-138, 93 Stat. 1063以表彰该组织对美国人民无私和人道的服务。
肯尼斯·D·泰勒英语Kenneth D. Taylor大使1980年3月6日P.L. 96-201, 94 Stat. 79Canadian Ambassador to Iran who was instrumental in the rescue of American diplomatic staff during the Iran Hostage Crisis, this event became commonly known as the Canadian Caper; he's also a recipient of the Order of Canada.
西蒙·维森塔尔1980年3月17日P.L. 96-211, 94 Stat. 101Presented in "recognition of his contribution to international justice through the documentation and location of war criminals from World War II."
1980年夏季奥林匹克运动会美国代表团1980年7月8日P.L. 96-306 94 Stat. 937表彰1980年夏季奥林匹克运动会美国代表团的运动员,因苏阿战争,美国抵制该届奥运会,他们放弃了前往莫斯科的参赛机会。由于获奖人数众多,国会授权美国铸币局铸造镀金的奖章代替标准的纯金奖章。[15]众议院执事在2007年确认这批镀金奖章也属于正式的国会金质奖章。[16]
贝娅特丽克丝女王1982年3月22日P.L. 97-158, 96 Stat. 18–19以纪念1982年荷兰和美国建立外交和贸易关系二百周年。
Admiral Hyman Rickover (second time)June 23, 1982P.L. 97-201, 96 Stat. 126–127
Fred WaringAugust 26, 1982P.L. 97-246, 96 Stat. 315–316
Joe LouisAugust 26, 1982P.L. 97-246, 96 Stat. 315–316
Louis L'AmourAugust 26, 1982P.L. 97-246, 96 Stat. 315–316
里奥·瑞恩1983年11月18日P.L. 98-159, 97 Stat. 9921978年11月18日,众议员瑞恩在圭亚那调查美国邪教首领吉姆·琼斯营地的虐待指控时被杀害。瑞恩逝世五年后被追授奖章,他是第一位因公殉职的国会议员。[17]
File:Early photo of Danny Thomas.JPG
丹尼·托马斯1983年11月29日P.L. 98-172, 97 Stat. 1119–1120
哈里·S·杜鲁门1984年5月8日P.L. 98-278, 98 Stat. 173–175
小瓢虫·约翰逊1984年5月8日P.L. 98-278, 98 Stat. 173–175
埃利·维瑟尔1984年5月8日P.L. 98-278, 98 Stat. 173–175
Roy Wilkins1984年5月17日P.L. 98-285, 98 Stat. 186
乔治·格什温艾拉·格什温1985年8月9日P.L. 99-86, 99 Stat. 288–289表彰他们对美国音乐、戏剧和文化的贡献。
Natan Sharansky and Avital ShcharanskyMay 13, 1986P.L. 99-298, 100 Stat. 432–433
Harry ChapinMay 20, 1986P.L. 99-311, 100 Stat. 464
阿隆·科普兰September 23, 1986美國聯邦公法第99–418號, Stat. 952–953表彰其对美国音乐创作做出了无与伦比的贡献。
Mary LaskerDecember 24, 1987美國聯邦公法第100–210號,
101 Stat. 1441
杰西·欧文斯1988年9月20日美國聯邦公法第100–437號,
102 Stat. 1717
Andrew WyethNovember 9, 1988美國聯邦公法第100–639號,
102 Stat. 3331–3332
Laurance RockefellerMay 17, 1990美國聯邦公法第101–296號,
104 Stat. 197–199
General Matthew RidgwayNovember 5, 1990美國聯邦公法第101–510號,
104 Stat. 1720–1721
陆军上将诺曼·施瓦茨科夫1991年4月23日美國聯邦公法第102–32號,
105 Stat. 175–176
表彰其在协调美国和多国联军解放科威特行动的模范表现。
陆军上将科林·鲍威尔1991年4月23日美國聯邦公法第102–33號,
105 Stat. 177–178
表彰其在伊拉克入侵科威特时部署和协调美国的军事回应的模范表现。
The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel SchneersonNovember 2, 1994美國聯邦公法第103–457號,
108 Stat. 4799–4800
鍾路得葛培理February 13, 1996美國聯邦公法第104–111號,
110 Stat. 772–773
表彰二人为种族平等、慈善和宗教等领域的长期贡献。
法蘭·仙納杜拉1997年5月14日美國聯邦公法第105–14號,
111 Stat. 32–33
Mother TeresaJune 2, 1997美國聯邦公法第105–16號,
111 Stat. 35–36
普世牧首巴尔多禄茂一世1997年10月6日美國聯邦公法第105–51號,
111 Stat. 117-1171
In recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to peace and religious understanding.
纳尔逊·曼德拉1998年7月29日美國聯邦公法第105–215號,
112 Stat. 895–896
表彰其致力于废除种族隔离,促进南非人民之间的和解。
小石城九人1998年10月21日美國聯邦公法第105–277號,
112 Stat. 2681-597
"To Jean Brown Trickey, Carlotta Walls LaNier, Melba Patillo Beals, Terrence Roberts, Gloria Ray Karlmark, Thelma Mothershed Wair, Ernest Green, Elizabeth Eckford, and Jefferson Thoma...in recognition of the selfless heroism such individuals exhibited and the pain they suffered in the cause of civil rights by integrating Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas." — P.L. 105-277
杰拉尔德·福特贝蒂·福特1998年10月21日美國聯邦公法第105–277號,
112 Stat. 2681-598
"In recognition of their dedicated public service and outstanding humanitarian contributions to the people of the United States." — P.L. 105-277
罗莎·帕克斯1999年5月4日美國聯邦公法第106–26號,
113 Stat. 50–51
帕克斯在公交巴士上无视不公的种族隔离法,从而引发聯合抵制蒙哥馬利公車運動,这是美国民权运动早期获得的胜利。
Theodore HesburghDecember 9, 1999美國聯邦公法第106–153號,
113 Stat. 1733–1734
John Joseph O'ConnorMarch 3, 2000美國聯邦公法第106–175號,
114 Stat. 20–21
"To John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York, in recognition of his accomplishments as a priest, a chaplain, and a humanitarian." — P.L. 106-175
查爾斯·舒茲2000年6月20日美國聯邦公法第106–225號,
114 Stat. 457–458
“我们国家十分亏欠查爾斯·舒茲。他的漫画作品改变了美国文化,愉悦了数百万美国人的生活。今天的仪式是我们国家以切实的方式感谢一位真正伟大的美国人。”——美国参议院黛安·范士丹,法案的提案人。[18]
教宗若望保祿二世2000年7月27日美國聯邦公法第106–250號,
114 Stat. 622–623
眾議院議長丹尼斯·哈斯特尔特和众议员乔·莫克利英语Joe Moakley率领一支美国国会代表团,于2001年1月8日将国会金质奖章办法给若望保祿二世[19]
罗纳德·里根南希·里根2000年7月27日美國聯邦公法第106–251號,
114 Stat. 624–625
"I am sure that each and every one of you have your own special memory of Ronald and Nancy Reagan. I know I do. Many Americans remember how the Reagan's (sic) sparked a renewal of hope and optimism in a nation that was beginning to lose faith in the American dream. This renewed patriotism will always remain one of their most enduring legacies. Ronald and Nancy Reagan shared a remarkable grace, a rare charm that set both the American public and world leaders at lease." — U.S. Rep. Jim Gibbons, Republican of Nevada, statement made at award ceremony at Rotunda on Capitol Hill.[20]
Navajo Code TalkersDecember 21, 2000美國聯邦公法第106–554號,
114 Stat. 2763
"Today, we marked a moment of shared history and shared victory. We recall a story that all Americans can celebrate and every America should know. It is a story of ancient people called to serve in a modern war. It is a story of one unbreakable oral code of the Second World War, messages travelling by field radio on Iwo Jima in the very language heard across the Colorado plateau centuries ago." — statement by President George W. Bush when presenting the award on July 26, 2001 at the Capitol Rotunda to four of the five living original 29 American Navajo code talkers, and relatives of the 24 others.[21]

A gold medal was authorized for each of the original 29 Navajo code talkers or a surviving family member. Silver medals were authorized for anyone who qualified as a Navajo code talker (300+), or a surviving family member.

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得主批准日期法案备注奖章
General Hugh SheltonJanuary 16, 2002美國聯邦公法第107–127號,
115 Stat. 2405–2406
"Throughout his 38 years of service to his country, his ascent through the ranks of the Army, two tours in Vietnam and duty in Operation Desert Storm, Gen. Shelton has carried with him the North Carolina values of service, sacrifice, love of family, faith in God and devotion to country." — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, who helped write the legislation honoring Shelton.[22]
英国首相托尼·布莱尔2003年7月18日美國聯邦公法第108–60號,
117, Stat. 862–863
"America has many allies, but as we have seen in recent months, we can count on Great Britain to fulfill the duties of a true friend in tough times. I applaud Tony Blair's extraordinary leadership and his continued support of the United States." — U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite, sponsor of the bill in the United States House of Representatives.[23]
Jackie RobinsonOctober 29, 2003美國聯邦公法第108–101號,
117 Stat. 1195–1197
"His story is one that shows what one person can do to hold America to account to its founding promise of freedom and equality. It's a lesson for people coming up to see. One person can make a big difference in setting the tone of this country." — President George W. Bush, on presenting the award to Robinson's widow Rachel Robinson.[24]
Dr. Dorothy HeightDecember 6, 2003美國聯邦公法第108–162號,
117 Stat. 2017
"She's a woman of enormous accomplishment. She's a friend of first ladies like Eleanor Roosevelt, Hillary Rodham Clinton. She's known every president since Dwight David Eisenhower. She's told every president what she thinks since Dwight David Eisenhower. Truth of the matter is, she was the giant of the civil rights movement." — President George W. Bush, on presenting Height with the award.[25]
Joseph A. DeLaine, Harry & Eliza Briggs, and Levi PearsonDecember 15, 2003美國聯邦公法第108–180號,
117 Stat. 2645–2647
The four filed lawsuits in South Carolina which helped lead to Brown v. Board of Education. "These were ordinary citizens who did an extraordinary thing. Their courage and commitment to fight for a better education for their children in Clarendon County, South Carolina, has benefited generations of children nationwide." — Jim Clyburn, Democratic Congressman, helped push the legislation through along with Democratic Senator Ernest Hollings, both of South Carolina.[26]
马丁·路德·金博士和科丽塔·斯科特·金2004年10月25日美國聯邦公法第108–368號,
118 Stat. 1746-1748
“金博士有一个和平与平等的梦想,并毕生致力于实现这个梦想。在他短暂但非凡的一生中,金博士为了自由、公正、平等的事业挺身而出。”—来自密歇根州的民主党籍参议员卡爾·列文,在参议院中推动了颁奖法案的通过。[27]
Tuskegee AirmenApril 11, 2006美國聯邦公法第109–213號,
120 Stat. 322-325
"The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of 994 African American pilots who gained fame during WWII for their heroism escorting American bombers in raids over Europe and North Africa. Their distinguished service is credited with influencing President Truman to desegregate the U.S. military." — Congressman Charles B. Rangel, Press Release.[28]

A single gold medal was struck, to be retained by the Smithsonian Institution.
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin GyatsoSeptember 27, 2006美國聯邦公法第109–287號, 120 Stat. 1231In recognition of the Dalai Lama's: "many enduring and outstanding contributions to peace, non-violence, human rights and religious understanding". — (Pub.L. 109-287)[29]
拜伦·尼尔森2006年10月16日美國聯邦公法第109–357號, 120 Stat. 2044"The Congressional Gold Medal is given to individuals who exemplify the American spirit by serving their community and helping those less fortunate, which is what Byron Nelson devoted his life to doing. The lives of countless Americans were touched because of the compassion, dedication and generosity of this great Texan." — John Cornyn, Republican Senator from Texas.[30]

“”

诺曼·布劳格博士2006年12月6日美國聯邦公法第109–395號 120 Stat. 2708“我们向这位好人致以敬意,最恰当的方式就是接手他毕生的工作,引领第二次绿色革命,哺育世界,今天我们在此承诺。—总统乔治·沃克·布什于国会大厦中央大厅的授奖仪式上的演讲。”[31]
Dr. Michael E. DeBakeyOctober 2, 2007美國聯邦公法第110–95號
121 Stat. 1008
"Dr. DeBakey’s medical advances have contributed so much to our country and the world. Not only did he perfect the heart transplant procedure which has saved so many lives, but he also invented the M.A.S.H. unit. As a veteran of World War II, he saw our young men dying on the battlefield and was determined to improve medical care to save lives. Dr. DeBakey will receive the Congressional Gold Medal for these lasting contributions." — Kay Bailey Hutchison Republican Senator who introduced the legislation.[32]
翁山蘇姬2008年5月5日美國聯邦公法第110–209號 122 Stat. 721“对于一位领导了国家争取自由和民主斗争的杰出女性来说,这是一个当之无愧的荣誉。”—米奇·麥康諾,时任参议院共和党领袖,也是颁发奖章给昂山素季的提案人。 [33]
Constantino BrumidiJuly 1, 2008美國聯邦公法第110–259號
122 Stat. 2430
Presented on July 11, 2012 (posthumously). "'An answer to a prayer' is how the curator for the Architect of the Capitol has described Brumid's arrival in this city at the end of 1854. And rightly so...today the Capitol stands, in my view, as the finest gallery of art in the country. The art here doesn't sit idle on display - every day, it summons the building to life and replenishes the soul of the Congress." — John Boehner, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, excerpt of remarks made at presentation ceremony at the Rayburn Room of the Capitol[34]
爱德华·布鲁克2008年7月1日美國聯邦公法第110–260號
122 Stat. 2433
"In recognition of his unprecedented and enduring service to our Nation." — P.L. 110-260
美國原住民通信兵2008年10月15日美國聯邦公法第110–420號
122 Stat. 4774
不同于2000年12月21日仅表彰纳瓦霍部落的通讯兵,此次授奖是表彰全体美国原住民通讯兵。有

To recognize all Native American code talkers not previously awarded on December 21, 2000, a gold medal of individual design to be struck for every tribe that had members who were code talkers in WWI and WWII. The gold medal representing the tribe to be retained by the Smithsonian Institution, with silver duplicates to each individual code talker.

On November 20, 2013, at a ceremony held at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, 25 tribes were honored with medals, with an additional 8 tribes honored whose medals had not yet been struck, for a total of 33 tribes that have been so far identified.[35]

See Code Talker Medals
Women Airforce Service PilotsJuly 1, 2009美國聯邦公法第111–40號
123 Stat. 1958
"Their motives for wanting to fly airplanes all those years ago wasn't for fame or glory or recognition. They simply had a passion to take what gifts they had and use them to help defend not only America, but the entire free world, from tyranny. And they let no one get in their way." — Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski, first female pilot in the USAF Thunderbirds, remarks made at presentation ceremony on March 10, 2010 in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.[36]

A single gold medal was struck, to be retained by the Smithsonian Institution. At the ceremony, every attending WASP and a family member of a deceased WASP received a bronze duplicate (bronze duplicates are typically made available for sale through the U.S. Mint) financed through donations[37]
File:Congressional Gold Medal WASP.jpg
尼尔·阿姆斯特朗
巴兹·奥尔德林
迈克尔·科林斯
约翰·格伦
2009年8月7日美國聯邦公法第111–44號
123 Stat. 1966
以表彰他们对社会作出的巨大贡献。

"We stand on the shoulders of the extraordinary men we recognize today...Those of us who have had the privilege to fly in space followed the trail they forged...When, 50 years ago this year, President Kennedy challenged the nation to reach the moon, to 'take longer strides' toward a 'great new American enterprise,' these men were the human face of those words...From Mercury and Gemini, on through our landings on the Moon in the Apollo Program, their actions unfolded the will of a nation for the greater achievement of humankind." — Charles F. Bolden, Jr., Administrator of NASA, excerpt of remarks made at presentation ceremony November 16, 2011 at the Rotunda on Capitol Hill.[38]
Arnold PalmerSeptember 30, 2009美國聯邦公法第111–65號
123 Stat. 2003
In recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship.

"Arnold Palmer is a legend both on and off the golf course...His impact on players, tournaments, fans, sponsors, sports television, volunteers and perhaps most importantly on communities where he worked, lived and competed cannot be measured but is deeply felt and will continue have a tremendous impact for generations." — PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem[39]
Muhammad YunusOctober 5, 2010美國聯邦公法第111–253號
124 Stat. 2635
"Professor Yunus set out to do what may be the biggest thing of all, and that is liberating people to seek a better life. And not just any people, but men and women who had only known misery, who had been told they were no good." — John Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives, excerpt of remarks made at presentation ceremony April 17, 2013 at the Rotunda on Capitol Hill.[40]
100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence ServiceOctober 8, 2010美國聯邦公法第111–254號
124 Stat. 2637
In recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.

A single gold medal was struck, and it was first presented collectively at a ceremony at the U.S Capitol Visitor Center on November 2, 2011. The medal will tour various museums in conjunction with further presentation ceremonies and then be put on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution[41]
Montford Point MarinesNovember 23, 2011美國聯邦公法第112–59號
125 Stat. 749
In recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country.

A single gold medal was struck, and was presented collectively on June 27, 2012 in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. The following day, in a ceremony at Marine Barracks, every attending Montford Point Marine and a family member of a deceased Montford Point Marine was presented with a bronze duplicate (bronze duplicates are typically available for sale through the U.S. Mint) financed through donations.[42]
纪念在2001年9月11日针对美国的恐怖袭击中丧生的人们2011年12月23日美國聯邦公法第112–76號
125 Stat. 1275
共铸造了三枚奖章,分别给予宾夕法尼亚州的聯合航空93號國家紀念館、纽约市的九一一國家紀念博物館和位于五角大楼的五角大樓紀念園英语Pentagon Memorial,奖章将在这些纪念场所作永久展示。

拉乌尔·瓦伦贝格2012年7月26日美國聯邦公法第112–148號
126 Stat. 1140
“以表彰其在納粹大屠殺期间的成就及壮举。”——联邦公法第112–148号
Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia WesleyMay 24, 2013美國聯邦公法第113–11號Congressional gold medal award to victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing (H.R. 360; 113th Congress)
First Special Service ForceJuly 12, 2013美國聯邦公法第113–16號Granted collectively in recognition of its superior service during World War II.[43]
参与杜立特空袭的成员2014年5月23日美國聯邦公法第113–106號“向参与二战‘杜立特空袭’的成员授予国会金质奖章,以表彰他们出色的英雄气概、勇气、技能和轰炸东京为美国作出的贡献。”
American Flying acesMay 23, 2014美國聯邦公法第113–105號"To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of our country's freedom throughout the history of aviation warfare."
Members of the Civil Air PatrolMay 30, 2014美國聯邦公法第113–108號Honoring the services of over 200,000 Civil Air Patrol volunteers during World War II.[44]
以色列总统希蒙·佩雷斯2014年6月9日美國聯邦公法第113–114號“希蒙·佩雷斯光荣地为以色列服务七十余载,在此期间,他为美国的国家利益做出重大贡献,并为构建美以两国强大、牢不可破的关系上发挥了关键作用。”[45]
"Monuments Men"June 9, 2014美國聯邦公法第113–116號"In recognition of their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and artifacts of cultural importance during and following World War II."
65th Infantry RegimentJune 10, 2014美國聯邦公法第113–120號The 65th Infantry is the first Hispanic military unit, and the first unit of the Korean War, to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.[46]
Jack NicklausDecember 16, 2014美國聯邦公法第113–210號http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2015/03/24/jack-nicklaus-congressional-gold-medal/70344756/
Selma to Montgomery marchersMarch 7, 2015美國聯邦公法第114–5號"To the Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the final Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March in March of 1965, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965."
菲律宾裔二战老兵Filipino World War II Veterans2016年12月14日美國聯邦公法第114–265號Senate Bill 1555 was introduced by Senator Mazie K. Hirono (HI) and the House companion bill was introduced by Representative Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02). https://www.hirono.senate.gov/press-releases/hirono-gabbard-bill-to-award-filipino-veterans-congressional-gold-medal-signed-into-law
鲍勃·多尔2017年9月15日美國聯邦公法第115–60號表彰其作为士兵、立法者、政治家对国家的贡献。
安瓦尔·萨达特2018年12月13日Pub. L. 115–310
安瓦尔·萨达特百年诞辰纪念法案
将国会金质奖章颁发给安瓦尔·萨达特,表彰他对中东和平作出英勇成就和贡献。
Larry DobyDecember 17, 2018Pub. L. 115–322In recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during World War II.
Chinese-American soldier training at Fort Knox, Kentucky
第二次世界大战华裔美国老兵2018年12月20日Pub. L. 115–337In recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
The crew of the USS IndianapolisDecember 20, 2018Pub. L. 115–338In recognition of their perseverance, bravery, and service to the United States. To be given to the Indiana War Memorial Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana for appropriate display.
Steve GleasonJanuary 3, 2019Pub. L. 115–415"Following his diagnosis, Steve, with the loving support of his wife, Michel, began a mission to show that patients can not only live but thrive after a diagnosis of ALS and established The Gleason Initiative Foundation also known simply as 'Team Gleason'."

Gleason is the first NFL player to receive the award.[47]

凱瑟琳·強森2019年11月8日Pub. L. 116-68表彰其作为数学家为美国作出的贡献。
克里斯汀·达登2019年11月8日Pub. L. 116-68表彰她作为一名航空工程师为美国做出的贡献。
多萝西·沃恩2019年11月8日Pub. L. 116-68表彰其在太空竞赛期间为美国作出的贡献。
玛丽·杰克逊2019年11月8日Pub. L. 116-68表彰其在太空竞赛期间为美国作出的贡献。
Unnamed recipientsNovember 8, 2019Pub. L. 116-68In recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) between the 1930s and the 1970s.
麦瑞尔突击队2020年10月17日Pub. L. 116–170In recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II.
格雷格·萊蒙德2020年12月4日Pub. L. 116–208以表彰其作为运动员、活动家、道德模范和社区领袖对国家的贡献。
美国国会警察和首都警察局警官2021年8月5日Pub. L. 117-32以表彰执法部门在2021年1月6日对国会的保护。
第369步兵团2021年8月25日Pub. L. 117-38In recognition of the regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, for their bravery and outstanding service during World War I.
哈米德·卡尔扎伊国际机场牺牲的13名士兵2021年12月16日Pub. L. 117-72In recognition for going above and beyond the call of duty to protect citizens of the United States and our allies to ensure they are brought to safety in an extremely dangerous situation as the Taliban regained control over Afghanistan and exemplified extreme bravery and valor against armed enemy combatants. Servicemembers listed: Maxton Soviak, Kareem Nikoui, David Espinoza, Rylee McCollum, Jared Schmitz, Hunter Lopez, Taylor Hoover, Daegan William-Tyeler Page, Nicole Gee, Humberto Sanchez, Dylan Merola, Johanny Rosario Pichardo, and Ryan Knauss.
Willie O'ReeJanuary 31, 2022Pub. L. 117-84In recognition of his extraordinary contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion, and recreational opportunity.
The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133rd Signal Services CompanyFebruary 1, 2022Pub. L. 117-85The "Ghost Army," a 1,100-man WW II U.S. Army tactical deception unit officially known as the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, saved between 20,000 and 30,000 Allied lives.[48] Their activity was kept secret for more than 40-years, until it was declassified in 1996.[49]
The 6888th Central Postal Directory BattalionMarch 14, 2022Pub. L. 117-97All-female, all-black battalion deployed during World War Two who sorted mail in England and France; includes Romay Davis[50]
第二次世界大站期间的商船队2022年5月19日[1]商船队向五大洲运输了1500万吨战争物资,也作为美国军队的一部分,向陷入战争的外国运送物资和人员。二战期间,商船队成员的阵亡率高于其他的军事部门。
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-MobleyJanuary 5, 2023Pub. L. 117-334To "honor the legacy of Emmett Till and the incredible suffering and equally incredible courage, resilience, and efforts of Mamie Till-Mobley that led to the civil rights movement that began in the 1950s."[51]

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  1. ^ It is unclear if the gold version is considered a Congressional Gold Medal as this award is not listed on the artandhistory.house.gov webpage for recipients, nor is it listed in the Congressional Research Service report (see "Sources"). Compare to 1930 awards of 1st Byrd Expedition.

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