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This bill seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Buffalo Soldier regiments, which were all-Black cavalry and infantry units authorized by Congress in 1866 and active until the Army's desegregation in 1951. The bill provides extensive historical context about these regiments, highlighting their significant contributions across multiple conflicts including the Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and the Korean War. The Buffalo Soldiers, named by Native Americans for their hair's resemblance to a buffalo's coat, served with distinction in various roles including frontier protection, national park security, and military campaigns, often facing severe discrimination. The proposed gold medal would recognize their exceptional service, low desertion rates, and numerous acts of valor, with the medal to be designed by the Secretary of the Treasury and ultimately displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The legislation also allows for the creation and sale of duplicate bronze medals, with proceeds deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing these soldiers' instrumental role in promoting inclusivity within the military and American society.

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