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The Japanese American Nisei Congressional Gold Medal is an award made for the Japanese American World War II veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the Military Intelligence Service. The Congressional Gold Medal is the most prestigious award given to civilians in the United States for achievements and contributions. The medal was approved to be made by Congress in 2010 to honor the Japanese Americans who had served in the war.
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Background
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See also
- Congressional Gold Medal
- List of Congressional Gold Medal recipients
- Japanese-American service in World War II
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References
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External links
- Japanese Americans At War
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