Award a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African American astronaut candidate.
The Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 honors Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African American astronaut candidate in the United States. The bill authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Dwight in recognition of his historic service, excellence during times of struggle and racism, and contributions to art and Black history. Dwight, born in 1933, was invited to join the astronaut training program in 1961 and completed the experimental test pilot course.
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