North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals and communities that supported the North Platte Canteen during World War II. The North Platte Canteen, operating in North Platte, Nebraska, provided food and hospitality to approximately 6 million U.S. troops traveling across the country from 1941 to 1946. It was largely supported by volunteers and donations from local communities and organizations. The medal will be presented to the Lincoln County Historical Museum for display.
Key provisions
- Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to individuals and communities supporting the North Platte Canteen.
- Designates the Lincoln County Historical Museum as the recipient of the gold medal.
- Authorizes the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the medal's presentation.
- Provides for the striking of duplicate bronze medals for sale to cover costs.
- Designates medals as national medals under title 31 of the United States Code.
- Authorizes the use of funds from the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover medal costs.
- Specifies that proceeds from the sale of bronze duplicates will be deposited into the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Who is affected
- Volunteers
- Donors
- Communities in Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas
- Troop families
- The Lincoln County Historical Museum
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