HR 7385
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Edwin Cole "Ed" Bearss, in recognition of his contributions to preservation of American Civil War history and continued efforts to bring our Nation's history alive for new generations through his interpretive storytelling.
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Bill overview
This bill honors Edwin Cole "Ed" Bearss with a Congressional Gold Medal for his decades-long dedication to preserving American Civil War history and sharing his knowledge through engaging storytelling. Mr. Bearss’ career with the National Park Service included significant discoveries like the USS Cairo ironclad gunboat, and he has received numerous awards recognizing his contributions. The medal will be presented by Congress in recognition of his lifelong work bringing history to life for future generations.
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Gerald E. Connolly
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