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This bill seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Joan Trumpauer Mulholland in recognition of her significant contributions to the civil rights movement and social justice. The bill details Mulholland's remarkable activism during the 1960s, highlighting her involvement in desegregation efforts, including Freedom Rides, sit-ins, and nonviolent protests throughout the American South. As a white student who challenged racial segregation, she was a pioneering activist who joined organizations like the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and participated in over three dozen direct action campaigns. The bill notes her personal risks, including being targeted by the Ku Klux Klan and arrested multiple times while fighting for racial equality. After her activist years, Mulholland became an educator and later a civil rights ambassador, continuing to promote multicultural understanding and social justice. The legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike a gold medal honoring her achievements, which will be presented to Mulholland or her son. Additionally, the bill allows for the creation and sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover the production costs. The Congressional Gold Medal is a prestigious honor recognizing individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the United States.

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