Sen. Bennet Introduces Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2025
Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2025
2025-03-31
By Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-CO, has introduced the Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 to honor Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African American astronaut candidate in the United States. This bill aims to formally recognize his significant contributions to aviation and the barriers he broke in pursuit of equality during the Civil Rights Era.
Dwight's journey began when he was invited to join NASA's astronaut training program in 1961, an opp . . .
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WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-CO, has introduced the Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 to honor Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African American astronaut candidate in the United States. This bill aims to formally recognize his significant contributions to aviation and the barriers he broke in pursuit of equality during the Civil Rights Era.
Dwight's journey began when he was invited to join NASA's astronaut training program in 1961, an opp . . .
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