Bill > HR2336

This bill aims to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Doris Miller, an African American Navy sailor who demonstrated extraordinary heroism during the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941. During the attack, Miller, who was initially restricted to service-based roles due to racial discrimination, manned a .50 caliber antiaircraft gun without prior training, helped carry wounded sailors to safety (including his ship's captain), and continued fighting until ordered to abandon ship. Despite initial delays in recognition, Miller was later awarded the Navy Cross Medal by Admiral Chester Nimitz and tragically died in action in 1943 when his ship was sunk by a Japanese torpedo. The bill directs the Speaker of the House and Senate President pro tempore to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a gold medal honoring Miller's valor, with the medal to be designed by the Secretary of the Treasury and ultimately displayed at the Smithsonian Institution. Additionally, the legislation allows for the striking and sale of bronze duplicate medals to cover production costs, and specifies that these medals will be considered national medals and numismatic items. The bill seeks to recognize Miller's significant contributions and bravery during World War II, highlighting his courage in the face of racial barriers and enemy attack.

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