Congressional Gold Medal of Honor
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The Congressional Gold Medal of Honor is the highest award which may be bestowed by the Congress of the United States. The decoration, commonly referred to simply as the Congressional Medal of Honor, or Congressional Gold Medal. It is awarded to any individual who performs an outstanding deed or act of service to the security, prosperity, and national interest of the United States of America. The recipient does not need to be an American citizen.
The Congressional Gold Medal of Honor has been awarded to two former major league baseball players, both posthumously.
- Roberto Clemente on May 14, 1973 by P.L. 93-33, 87 Stat. 71
- Jackie Robinson on October 29, 2003 by P.L. 108-101, 117 Stat. 1195-1197
Clemente's medal erroneously has his name listed as Roberto Walker Clemente instead of Roberto Clemente Walker.
