[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 140 (Thursday, August 5, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5925-S5926]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              THE GHOST ARMY CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise to recognize the contributions of 
the Ghost Army units of World War II and explain why I decided to join 
the Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act as a cosponsor. The 23rd 
Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133rd Signal Service Company, 
together known as the Ghost Army, used deception tactics to fool the 
German Army about the location of American troops. These specialized 
units used inflatable tanks and sound effects to give the impression of 
a larger presence. While their role was theatrical, the units suffered 
causalities and operated close to the front lines. For over 50 years, 
these units and the contributions of the men who comprised them were 
kept a secret. I

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learned of the success of the Ghost Army from my constituent, Caleb 
Sinnwell of Nashua, IA. He won first place in the National History Day 
Project for his website about the Ghost Army and has been tirelessly 
advocating for this legislation to award the unit a Congressional Gold 
Medal. I thank him for his advocacy and for his admirable dedication to 
ensuring that those who sacrificed to ensure that the freedom and 
rights that we prize in America were protected are always remembered.

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