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U.S. Senators Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

Since the American Revolution, Congress has commissioned gold medals as its highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. Each medal honors a particular individual, institution, or event. Initially bestowed on military leaders, recipients now include actors, authors, entertainers, musicians, pioneers in aeronautics and space, explorers, lifesavers, notables in science and medicine, athletes, humanitarians, public servants, and foreigners.
SenatorDate Received
BarkleyAlben W. Barkley (D-KY) Aug 12, 1949
BrookeEdward W. Brooke III (R-MA) Jul 1, 2008
DoleRobert J. Dole (Bob) (R-KS) Jan 17, 2018
GlennJohn Glenn (D-OH) Aug 7, 2009
HumphreyHubert H. Humphrey, Jr. (D-MN) Jun 13, 1979
JacksonAndrew Jackson (DR-TN) Feb 27, 1815
KennedyRobert F. Kennedy (D-NY) Nov 1, 1978
TrumanHarry S. Truman (D-MO) May 8, 1984