S 181
Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
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This bill honors Fred Korematsu with a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously. It recognizes his lifelong dedication to civil rights, his patriotism, and his fight for justice and equality, particularly in the context of his challenge to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. The bill also directs the Smithsonian Institution to receive and display the medal for public viewing and research.
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Angus S., Jr. King
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