This bill authorizes the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated to the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II. The Canteen, which operated from December 1941 to April 1946, was a massive volunteer effort that served approximately 6,000,000 U.S. troops, boosting morale by providing free food and hospitality without federal assistance. Over 55,000 individuals from 125 communities contributed to this significant home-front initiative, which was previously recognized by the U.S. Army and Congress for its patriotic service. The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to strike the gold medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions. After its presentation, the medal will be permanently housed at the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, Nebraska, for public display and research. The bill also permits the Secretary to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to the public, with the costs covered by the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund and proceeds from sales returning to the fund.
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North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
USA119th CongressHR-1502| House
| Updated: 2/21/2025
This bill authorizes the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated to the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II. The Canteen, which operated from December 1941 to April 1946, was a massive volunteer effort that served approximately 6,000,000 U.S. troops, boosting morale by providing free food and hospitality without federal assistance. Over 55,000 individuals from 125 communities contributed to this significant home-front initiative, which was previously recognized by the U.S. Army and Congress for its patriotic service. The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to strike the gold medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions. After its presentation, the medal will be permanently housed at the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, Nebraska, for public display and research. The bill also permits the Secretary to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to the public, with the costs covered by the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund and proceeds from sales returning to the fund.