S 3420
Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act
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This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, recognizing their pivotal role in advancing civil rights by challenging segregation in interstate travel. The Freedom Riders faced significant violence and hardship during their journeys, inspiring a broader movement for equality. Congress established a process for presenting the medal and donating it to the Smithsonian Institution for public display.
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