The "North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act" seeks to award a gold medal to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen in Nebraska during World War II. The bill highlights the significant volunteer effort during the war and the impact of the Canteen, which provided hospitality and essential goods to millions of U.S. troops. It also details the proposed design and striking of the gold medal, its presentation to the Lincoln County Historical Museum, and the authorization to sell duplicate bronze medals to cover costs. The bill specifies that the medals are national and numismatic items, and outlines the use of funds from the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
This 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.