Awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to the North Platte Canteen volunteers and donors.
The bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II. The North Platte Canteen, established in 1941, served approximately 6,000,000 U.S. troops traveling across the country. The canteen operated without federal assistance, relying on local volunteers and donations. The medal will be presented by the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate.
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