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Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony (201111160001HQ)
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Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, delivers remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in the Rotunda at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, in Washington. Armstrong was honored along with his crew mates, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin along with for U.S. Sen. John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth. The Congressional Gold Medal is an award bestowed by Congress and is, along with the Presidential Medal of Freedom the highest civilian award in the United States. The decoration is awarded to an individual who performs an outstanding deed or act of service to the security, prosperity, and national interest of the United States. Seated behind Armstrong, from left is; U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., Senate Majority leader, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., chairman of the Senate subcommittee on Science and Space, Glenn, Aldrin and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)
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Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
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A ceremony awarding a Congressional Gold Medal, featuring individuals and the medal itself.
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