Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Commission
The Commission works on a national campaign to highlight the incredible heroism exhibited by Raoul Wallenberg and to award him with a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously.
The Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Commission is an effort spearheaded by The Friedlander Group to recognize the heroism and accomplishments shown by Raoul Wallenberg in honor of the centennial of his birth.
THE COMMISSION
Throughout 2012-2013, the Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Commission worked on a national campaign to highlight the incredible heroism exhibited by Raoul Wallenberg. The movement included the ceremonial naming of public streets and other venues and a Congressional Gold Medal campaign to commemorate the 100th birthday of Raoul Wallenberg and in turn, commemorate his actions and heroism.
We are proud to announce that
Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Act has passed the House and Senate; was enacted and signed by President Obama.
Questions & comments about the Commission can be sent to RWCCC@TheFriedlanderGroup.com
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Official Congressional Presentation of the Gold Medal in the US Capitol
The US Mint is in the process of designing the Raoul Wallenberg Congressional Gold Medal. Ezra Friedlander of the Wallenberg Commission is acting as liaison.
New York City Council legislation to co-name 13th Avenue, major thoroughway in Borough Park, Brooklyn as Raoul Wallenberg Way.
112th Congress Public Law 148 RAOUL WALLENBERG CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ACT CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 158 (2012): Apr. 16, considered and passed House. July 11, considered and passed Senate.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Introduced: September 21, 2011 112th Congress
Status: Enacted - Signed by the President on Jul 26, 2012
Law: Pub.L. 112-148
Status: Enacted - Signed by the President on Jul 26, 2012
Law: Pub.L. 112-148
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Archive of press clippings
RWCCC Board of Governors and Organizational Partners
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Interactive timeline on events, milestones and legislative markers of the Raoul Wallenberg Congressional Gold Medal legislation efforts
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Monday, July 07, 2014
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The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest award bestowed by the Legislative Branch of the United States government. The decoration 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.
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In recognition of Israeli President Shimon Peres’ work and leadership, Members of the US Congress introduced legislation to award the President Peres the Congressional Gold Medal.
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A bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Anwar Sadat in recognition of his heroic achievements and courageous contributions to peace in the Middle East.
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