Recognition for First Rhode Island Regiment

Official: First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Why This Matters

This bill aims to honor the First Rhode Island Regiment with a Congressional Gold Medal for their significant contributions during the Revolutionary War. It acknowledges their diverse makeup and bravery in fighting for American independence.

If you care about recognizing diverse contributions to American history, this bill honors those who fought for independence.

Affects: This bill affects the descendants of the soldiers in the First Rhode Island Regiment and those interested in American history.

Summary

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment, collectively, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment. 2. The medal honors their service during the Revolutionary War. 3. The regiment was notable for including soldiers of African and Indigenous descent. 4. They played a key role in battles, including the Battle of Rhode Island. 5. This recognition highlights the diverse contributions to American independence.

Who is affected?

This bill affects the descendants of the soldiers in the First Rhode Island Regiment and those interested in American history.

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