[20040331]RS20884_国会和总统主要奖项指南.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20884Updated March 31, 2004A Guide to Major Congressional andPresidential AwardsBarbara Salazar TorreonInformation Research SpecialistInformation Research DivisionSummaryThis report is designed to help congressional offices obtain information aboutmajor awards given by Congress and the President. It lists details about theestablishment, criteria, selection process, and presentation of each of the majorpresidential and congressional awards: Congressional Award, Congressional GoldMedal, Medal of Honor, Presidential Citizens Medal, and Presidential Medal ofFreedom. Brief entries are provided for additional awards made by the Presidentincluding two new military medals for service in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT):the GWOT Expeditionary Medal and the GWOT Service Medal. Contact informationis provided for the organization responsible for making the award and for more dataabout an award. References to CRS products on awards are also given. This report willbe updated as necessary.Congressional AwardsCongressional Award. The Congressional Award Program was established in