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Congressional Gold Medal Recipient Thomas A. Edison
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| Parent | Parent Candidate |
| Contributor | Thomas Walker |
| Post Date | , 12:am |
| Description | Tuesday, 29 May 1928
Joint Resolution To provide for the striking of a medal commemorative of the achievements of Thomas A. Edison in illumining the path of progress through the development and application of inventions that have revolutionized civilization in the last century.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That in recognition of the achievements of Thomas A. Edison, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to cause to be struck and presented to Thomas A. Edison a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions to be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. For such purpose there is authorized to be appropriated the sum of $1,000.
45 Stat. 1012 |
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