# North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill authorizes Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the North Platte Canteen, a historical organization that provided food, supplies, and hospitality to American soldiers during World War II. The North Platte Canteen was a volunteer-run operation based in North Platte, Nebraska, that served an estimated 55,000 troops traveling through the area on their way to deployment or returning home from the war. From 1941 to 1946, local volunteers donated their time and resources to welcome soldiers at the train station, offering them free meals, coffee, snacks, and a warm place to rest.

A Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian honors Congress can bestow. It's a symbolic recognition of exceptional service or achievement that benefits the nation. This particular medal would honor the collective effort of the North Platte Canteen volunteers and acknowledge their contribution to supporting American military personnel during a critical time in U.S. history. The medal itself becomes a historical artifact that can be displayed in a museum or public institution.

This bill doesn't create any new laws, regulations, or government programs, nor does it require any spending beyond the cost of producing the medal itself. It's purely a commemorative measure designed to recognize and preserve the memory of an important grassroots wartime effort. For most Americans, this won't have a direct impact on daily life, but it does represent Congress formally acknowledging the sacrifices and contributions of ordinary citizens who supported the military during World War II.

North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

Fischer, Deb

North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal ActThis bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the individuals and communities that provided financial and other support for the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II.