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Almeda received the Congressional Gold Medal, the nationâs highest civilian honor. Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin also announced at a Capitol ceremony that Almeda was getting a check, 72 years after the war ended.
The commemorative medals now awarded by Congress to specific individuals are designated as national medals and are awarded in gold. However, from time-to-time Congress also creates military commemorative medals that recognize all individuals who participate some special event or circumstance.