1948. Coming up next leaders of the , u. S. House and senate present the congressional gold medal to world war ii members of of the Civil Air Patrol in recognition for their military service. This 40minute event took place in the u. S. Capitol visitor center. Ladies and gentlemen, the speaker of the United States house of representatives, the honorable john a. Boehner. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon and welcome to the United States capitol. Thank you for being here to continue a great tradition, one that dates back to before our country was even a country. The congressional gold medal represents the highest expression of the peoples appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. The first recipient was general George Washington in march of 1776. Pursuant to set a bill 309, we will present a gold medal to the members of the Civil Air Patrol. The Civil Air Patrol was organized six days before the bombing of pearl harbor. Its members flew for the 4 24 mill
Honorable john a boehner. Welcome to the United States capitol. Thank you for being here to continue a great tradition, one that dates back to before our country was even a country. The congressional gold medal represents the highest expression of the peoples appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. The first recipient was general george washington. Pursuant to set a bill 309 we will present a gold member deaf gold medal to the members of the Civil Air Patrol. The Civil Air Patrol was organized six days before the bombing of pearl harbor. Members flew for the 4 million miles on Coastal Patrol. They summon help for ships and survivors in distress. They spotted any submarines, dropped bombs dropped depth charges, some 64 americans died during these operations. Those who have lived have quite the stories to tell. Many of them were with us today. Welcome these members to our capital. [applause] the presentation of the colors but United States armed force guard. And a
United states capitol. Thank you for being here to continue a great tradition, one that dates back to before our country was even a country. The congressional gold medal represents the highest expression of the peoples appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. The first recipient was general George Washington in march of 1776. Today, pursuant to set a bill 309, we will present a gold medal to the members of the Civil Air Patrol. Whose valor and dedication saved countless lives during world war ii. The Civil Air Patrol was organized six days before the bombing of pearl harbor. Its members flew for 24 million miles on Coastal Patrol. They summoned help for ships and survivors in distress. They spotted enemy submarines, dropped bombs, dropped depth charges, some 64 americans died during these operations. Those who lived have quite the stories to tell. Many of them were with us today. Please join me in welcoming these american heroes to our capitol. [applause] ladies a
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Interference. Thats the verdict on jo bidens Foreign Policy. As the u. S. President is criticized for not resolving domestic issues with hello 6 am here in the russian capital from wherever youre catching us. Welcome to the program. Im carol isabel with R T International to top news stories us our Israeli Armed forces and Palestinian Militants have exchanged massive rocket and air strikes tonight. Thats those tensions in the region mounted after tel aviv struck the gaza strip, killing at least 10 people in response to the israeli strike, the Palestinian Islamic jihad claim to have launched a 100 rockets from the gaza strip towards israel, while elevates that at least 50 rockets were fired, air raid sirens were heard in the south of the country, a defense correspondent for the israeli. I 2004 news channel brought us up to speed with my latest. A very tense night to head for the residents or for the guys a border communities here around us with a concern that there will be many, many mor