HISTORY

Addresses

Acceptance of Ladies' Hermitage Association Lewis R. Donelson III Award: Senator Alexander, S2082 [4AP]

Farewell Address: President Lincoln, S641 [10FE]

George Washington's Farewell Address: read by Senator Isakson, S929-S933 [28FE]

I Have a Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr., S80 [25JA]

Reading of U.S. Constitution, H54-H62 [6JA]

Ronald Reagan Recipient of the Hudson Institute James Doolittle Award: Senator Lugar (1991), S526 [3FE]

30th Anniversary of Ronald Reagan Revolution: Senator Alexander (1994), S517 [3FE]

Time for Choosing: Ronald Reagan (1964), S514-S516 [3FE]

Washington-on-the-Brazos Celebration: Senator Hutchison, S1114 [2MR]

Amendments

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (S. Res. 201), S6350, S6353 [6OC]

Kelly, Colin P., Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 303), S7626, S7628 [16NO]

Ukraine: recognize anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster and commend efforts to mitigate consequences of such disaster (S. Res. 153), S2799 [9MY]

Appointments

Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, S2557 [14AP], S3365 [25MY], H4564 [24JN]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, S2402 [12AP], H2902 [15AP]

Articles and editorials

Assessing the Global Importance of Roger Williams, S4391 [6JY]

Barrio Boys, H6970-H6974 [14OC]

C.W. Whalen Jr., 90, Dies; Led Vietnam War Dissent, E1345 [18JY]

Charles W. Whalen, Jr., Six-Term Ohio GOP Congressman, Dies at 90, E1345 [18JY]

City Celebrates 375 Years of History, Innovation, E966-E968 [27MY]

Conflict's Acoustic Shadows, E704 [13AP]

Havel's Revolution of Truth, E2335 [20DE]

Hazard Herald's First Decade, S5618 [14SE]

Honoring a Friendship Bonded in Defense of Human Rights From St. Petersburg, Russia to Washington, DC, E525 [17MR]

Last American Veteran of World War I Buried, S1739 [16MR]

Last of the Navajo Code Talkers, H8256 [7DE]

Ode to Jan Karski, E2179 [5DE]

Original Code Talker Keeps Tale Alive—Few Remaining Members of Elite Navajo Marine Unit, H8255 [7DE]

Bills and resolutions

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area: include Livingston, Union, and Stephenson Counties, IL (see H.R. 1553), H2855 [14AP]

America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 253), H3109 [5MY]

Animals: honor wild horses and burros as important to our national heritage and recognize birthday of wild stallion, Cloud (see H. Res. 284), H3756 [26MY]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 402), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 1968), H3409 [24MY]

Astoria, OR: anniversary (see S. Res. 193), S3171 [19MY]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 49), S683 [14FE] (see H. Res. 36), H202 [12JA]

Brooklyn Center, MN: anniversary (see S. Res. 38), S482 [2FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (see S. Con. Res. 16), S2840 [10MY]

———authorize use of Emancipation Hall to honor Martin Luther King, Jr., and recognize Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., for its work to erect a monument to the civil rights leader (see H. Con. Res. 66), H5373 [21JY]

———direct the Architect of the Capitol to fly the flag of a State over the Capitol each year on the anniversary of the date of the State's admission to the Union (see H.R. 1835), H3218 [11MY]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 33), H2292 [4AP]

———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see S. Con. Res. 29), S5945 [23SE]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: provide for continuing authorization (see H.R. 1649), H2913 [15AP]

———reauthorize (see S. 1740), S6764 [19OC]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 167), S2731 [5MY]

Citizenship: exempt certain elderly persons from English language and government and history knowledge requirements for naturalization, and permit others to take the examinations in other languages (see H.R. 2957), H6231 [15SE]

Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see S. 599), S1751 [16MR] (see H.R. 1420), H2533 [7AP]

———sesquicentennial (see H. Res. 207), H2411 [6AP]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (see S. 64), S123 [25JA]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H34 [5JA]

Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. Weeks' contributions to the conservation of forests and water supply (see H. Res. 84), H681 [10FE]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (see H. Con. Res. 90), H7891 [18NO]

Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 2370), H4574 [24JN]

Cuba: commend members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) involved in the Bay of Pigs operation and continue to promote democracy and human rights (see S. Res. 140), S2387 [12AP]

Delray Beach, FL: anniversary (see H. Res. 421), H6551 [4OC]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see S. 900), S2731 [5MY] (see H.R. 1753), H3107 [5MY]

Dept. of the Army: determine validity of certain Filipinos' claims that they performed military service on behalf of the U.S. during World War II (see S. 63), S123 [25JA]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of Point Peter in St. Marys, GA (see H.R. 1403), H2410 [6AP]

———conduct a special resource study of the archeological site and surrounding land of the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (see S. 1902), S7702 [17NO] (see H.R. 1563), H2855 [14AP]

———conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House in Jackson, MS (see H.R. 1071), H1796 [14MR]

———conduct a special resources study on suitability and feasibility of designating the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and certain other sites as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 1278), H2213 [31MR]

———conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (see S. 544), S1547 [10MR] (see H.R. 1022), H1724 [10MR]

———establish the History Is Learned From the Living grant program to enable communities to learn about historical events through oral histories by participants in such events (see H.R. 3751), H10014 [20DE]

———install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see H.R. 2070), H3868 (see H.R. 2070), H3909 [1JN]

———modify a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (see S. 404), S871 [17FE] (see H.R. 3411), H7577 [14NO]

———study suitability and feasibility of establishing the Naugatuck River Valley National Heritage Area in Connecticut (see S. 1191), S3773 [14JN] (see H.R. 2174), H4186 [14JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate one U.S. city each year as an ``American World War II City'' (see H.R. 2717), H5882 [1AU]

———establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H33 [5JA]

Education: strengthen communities through English literacy and civic education for new citizens (see H.R. 1617), H2911 [15AP]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see S. Res. 201), S3428 [26MY] (see H. Res. 282), H3756 [26MY]

F.E. Warren AFB, WY: transfer ownership of two bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines to the people of the Philippines (see H. Con. Res. 18), H923 [15FE]

Filipino American History Month: designate (see S. Res. 287), S6185 [5OC]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: anniversary (see H. Res. 102), H1178 (see H. Res. 102), H1197 [17FE]

Fort Monroe National Historical Park: establish (see S. 1303), S4226 [29JN] (see H.R. 2456), H4748 [7JY]

Garibaldi, Giuseppe: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 369), S791 [16FE] (see H.R. 742), H1039 (see H.R. 742), H1070 [16FE]

Great Britain: encourage return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece (see H. Con. Res. 54), H3409 [24MY]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 51), S747 [15FE]

———recognize and appreciate significance, heroism, and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America (see H. Res. 179), H1985 [17MR]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (see S. 680), S1976 [30MR] (see H.R. 1269), H2106 [30MR]

———convey property in the District of Columbia to establish a National Women's History Museum and transfer administrative jurisdiction, custody, and control of a building to the National Gallery of Art (see S. 1870), S7452 [15NO] (see H.R. 2844), H5964 [7SE]

Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public access to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes (see H.R. 2719), H5882 [1AU]

Hungary: congratulate for commemorative events honoring legacy of Ronald Reagan and recognize important strategic relationship with the U.S. and support for democracy and stability in Europe (see H. Res. 325), H4457 [22JN]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 890), H1524 [2MR]

———restore rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see S. 466), S1120 [2MR]

International Memorial to the Underground Railroad: anniversary (see S. Res. 293), S6505 [13OC] (see H. Res. 434), H6920 [13OC]

Israel: Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 5), H41 [5JA]

Italy: anniversary of unification (see S. 369), S791 [16FE] (see H.R. 742), H1039 (see H.R. 742), H1070 [16FE]

Japan: commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan (see S. Res. 333), S7702 [17NO] (see H. Res. 324), H4457 [22JN] (see H. Res. 333), H4575 [24JN]

Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (see S. Con. Res. 22), S3275 [24MY] (see H. Con. Res. 52), H3409 [24MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 211), S3891 [16JN] (see H. Res. 323), H4457 [22JN]

Kansas: anniversary of statehood (see S. Res. 33), S338 [27JA]

Kelly, Colin P., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 303), S6872 [20OC]

Kennedy, John F.: authorize use of Capitol rotunda for an event marking anniversary of inaugural address (see S. Con. Res. 2), S64 [5JA] (see H. Con. Res. 6), H102 [6JA]

Korean War: call for repatriation of POW/MIA and abductees (see H. Res. 376), H5661 [27JY]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 2563), H5125 [15JY]

Library of Congress: carry out a project to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of emergency and other workers who responded to September 11, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 1455), H2569 [8AP]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1621), H2911 [15AP]

Marshall Islands: provide supplemental ex gratia compensation for impacts of the U.S. nuclear testing program (see S. 342), S683 [14FE]

Memphis, TN: recognize struggle of 1968 sanitation workers strike to voice grievances and reach a workplace rights agreement and contributions of strike participants (see H. Res. 198), H2266 [1AP]

Mikulski, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 4), S63 [5JA]

Mohave County, AZ: include as an affected area for purposes of making claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act based on exposure to atmospheric nuclear testing (see H.R. 1608), H2911 [15AP]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia to honor the patriots of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 1559), H2855 [14AP]

———establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution (see S. 883), S2686 [4MY] (see H.R. 2181), H4186 [14JN]

Museum of Ideas Commission: establish (see H.R. 294), H202 [12JA]

National Archives and Records Administration: repeal the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (see H.R. 2531), H5085 [14JY]

National Center for the American Revolution: tribute to ongoing mission and efforts to build a new Museum of the American Revolution (see S. Res. 222), S4226 [29JN] (see H. Res. 322), H4457 [22JN]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 165), S2731 [5MY]

National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (see H. Con. Res. 63), H4748 [7JY]

National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (see S. 779), S2348 [8AP] (see H.R. 2489), H4850 [11JY]

———provide that Federal funds may not be used for national heritage areas and similar areas (see H.R. 3716), H9926 [16DE]

National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 165), H1769 [11MR]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 353), H5126 [15JY]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (see S. 1589), S5838 [21SE]

New York, NY: establish the 9/11 Memorial Cross located at the National 9/11 Memorial Museum as a national monument (see H.R. 2865), H6009 [8SE]

———establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center (see H.R. 784), H1177 (see H.R. 784), H1197 [17FE]

———recognize historical significance of Triangle Shirtwaist Co., fire on improving worker safety standards, honor victims, and commend groups involved in victim aid and worker safety improvement (see H. Res. 182), H1985 [17MR]

Nuclear weapons: designate a day of remembrance for Americans who worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by radiation exposure generated by such testing (see S. Res. 330), S7613 [16NO]

———support a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 275), S5903 [22SE] (see H. Res. 373), H5580 [26JY]

100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Remembrance Week: designate (see S. Res. 106), S1828 [17MR]

Pacific islands: acknowledge contributions of colonists of Howland, Baker, Jarvis, Canton, and Enderbury islands from 1935-1942, facilitating U.S. claim of sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific (see S. Res. 239), S4911 [26JY] (see H. Res. 388), H5896 [5AU] (see H. Res. 388), H5938 [6SE]

Palm Beach, FL: anniversary (see H. Res. 205), H2327 [5AP]

Petersburg National Battlefield: modify boundary (see S. 713), S2046 [31MR] (see H.R. 1296), H2214 [31MR]

Poland: call for independent investigation into plane crash in Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals (see S. Con. Res. 14), S2581 [2MY] (see H. Con. Res. 44), H2913 [15AP]

Presidents of the U.S.: require any organization established to raise funds for a Presidential archival depository or related facilities to disclose sources and amounts of funds raised (see H.R. 775), H1177 (see H.R. 775), H1196 [17FE]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (see S. 896), S2731 [5MY] (see H.R. 587), H598 [9FE]

Religion: anniversary of King James Bible (see H. Con. Res. 38), H2604 [12AP]

Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 211), H2534 [7AP]

Terrorism: observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 228), S4450 [7JY]

———observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 237), S4845 [22JY]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see S. 247), S411 [1FE]

U.S. Army Nurse Corps: anniversary (see S. Res. 31), S338 [27JA]

U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty: anniversary (see S. Res. 252), S5251 [2AU]

Ukraine: recognize anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster and commend efforts to mitigate consequences of such disaster (see S. Res. 153), S2507 [14AP]

UNESCO: support mission of World Heritage Convention and acknowledge anniversary of International Day for Monuments and Sites (see S. Res. 126), S2047 [31MR]

Veterans: provide additional compensation to survivors of Bataan Death March (see H.R. 309), H254 [18JA]

Waco Mammoth National Monument: establish (see S. 849), S2507 [14AP] (see H.R. 1545), H2854 [14AP]

West, Representative: disapprove statements offending the memory of Holocaust victims by comparing the Democratic Party to Joseph Goebbels (see H. Res. 504), H10015 [20DE]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (see S. 253), S411 [1FE] (see H.R. 938), H1618 [8MR]

World War II: anniversary of V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe (see S. Res. 166), S2731 [5MY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (see S. 2004), S8680 [15DE] (see H.R. 3712), H9926 [16DE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S976 [28FE] (see H.R. 719), H922 [15FE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S5458 [8SE] (see H.R. 2447), H4748 [7JY]

———ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see S. 634), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1193), H1984 [17MR]

———recognize National Day of Remembrance to observe anniversary of Executive order restricting freedom of German and Italian Americans and ordering internment of Japanese Americans (see H. Res. 99), H1178 (see H. Res. 99), H1197 [17FE]

Declarations

Texas Declaration of Independence, E401 [2MR]

Essays

Armenian Genocide Survivor: Mary Boghossian, E903 [13MY]

Washington, DC, Trip Experience: Garrett Headrick, E1151 [22JN]

———Kayla Kirkland, E1152 [22JN]

———Lindsey Basham, E1151 [22JN]

———Mackenzie Kindig, E1151 [22JN]

———Michaela Hearon, E1152 [22JN]

Excerpts

``American Heroines—The Spirited Women Who Shaped Our Country,'' Senator Hutchison, S1917 [29MR]

Federalist Paper No. 30: Alexander Hamilton, S4550 [13JY]

Federalist Papers (No. 62): James Madison, S315-S317 [27JA]

U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 1-10), H2225-H2227 [1AP]

Histories

U.S. POW Delegation Trip to Japan Participants, E1854 [13OC]

Inscriptions

North Carolina Veterans Park dedication, S2990 [16MY]

Journals

Czar and the President, Alexander II and Abraham Lincoln, the Liberator and the Emancipator, S6659-S6662 [18OC]

Letters

Award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines: James F. Amos, H7026 [25OC]

———Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7025 [25OC]

———Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7025 [25OC]

Navajo Code Talkers establishment: Clayton B. Vogel, H8252 [7DE]

Republic of the Marshall Islands Supplemental Nuclear Compensation Act: Jurelang Zedkaia, President of the Marshall Islands, S690 [14FE]

Siege at the Alamo: William B. Travis, S1114 [2MR]

Use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha: Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), H3780 [31MY]

Use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Glenn: Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), H6482 [3OC]

Lists

Navajo Code Talkers members, H8256-H8258 [7DE]

Navajo Code Talkers original 29 members, H8255 [7DE]

Motions

West, Representative: disapprove statements offending the memory of Holocaust victims by comparing the Democratic Party to Joseph Goebbels (H. Res. 504), H9995 [20DE]

Papers

Senate's Power To Make Procedural Rules by Majority Vote: Republican Policy Committee, S89-S93 [25JA]

Poems

``Remember Pearl,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2227 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Aguilar, CO: tribute to Valentine Ranch, E1858 [13OC]

American Film Co.: tribute, H2902 [15AP]

Animals: honor wild horses and burros as important to our national heritage and recognize birthday of wild stallion, Cloud (H. Res. 284), E948 [25MY]

Anna Maria, FL: anniversary of Anna Maria Pier, E384 [1MR]

Arizona: anniversary, H746 [14FE]

Arlington National Cemetery: tribute to ceremony at memorial for 40 fallen American servicemen who perished in the air crash during World War II at Bakers Creek, Australia, E1101 [15JN]

Armed Forces: repatriate soldiers killed in the fight against piracy in Tripoli, Libya, in 1804, H3614 [25MY]

Armenian Genocide Congressional Record Project: survival stories, E903 [13MY]

Armstrong, James: tribute to documentary film ``Barber of Birmingham—Foot Soldier of the Civil Rights Movement'', H4338 [21JN]

Armstrong, Neil A.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E2062 [16NO]

Army: anniversary, H4201 [15JN]

Austin, TX: tribute to ``Treaty Oak'', E1642 [15SE]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E71 [19JA], E131 [26JA]

Bacone College: dedication of Chickasaw warrior statue, E1260 [7JY]

Barstow, CA: anniversary of Casa Del Desierto (Harvey House), E1505 [5AU]

Bay City, MI: anniversary of Bay City Armory, E1558 [8SE]

Belchertown, MA: anniversary, E1174 [23JN]

Black History Month: observance, H1377-H1382 [28FE], E214 [11FE], E281, E282, E283, E284, E285 [18FE], E381 [1MR], E716 [14AP]

Boonton, NJ: anniversary of Harmony Senior Drum Corps, E1411 [26JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: recognize victims of Omarska concentration camp, E843 [10MY], E919 [23MY], E1093 [14JN]

Boulder County, CO: anniversary, H9908 [16DE]

Boyes, CA: anniversary of Boyes Hot Springs Post Office, E1109 [15JN]

Boyes Hot Springs, CA: anniversary of Boyes Hot Springs Post Office, E1240 [6JY]

Brisbane, CA: anniversary, E1626 [14SE]

Brooklyn Center, MN: anniversary, E126 [26JA]

Burbank, CA: anniversary, E1008 [1JN]

Cain, Herman: characterization of remarks that African-American voters have been ``brainwashed'' relative to conservative political views, H6488 [3OC]

California: anniversary of statehood, E1995 [3NO]

Callahan, FL: anniversary, E889 [13MY]

Cape Cod National Seashore: anniversary, E1471 [1AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (S. Con. Res. 16), H3780, H3781 [31MY]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 33), H2584 [12AP]

———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Glenn (S. Con. Res. 29), H6481-H6483 [3OC]

Carmel, ME: anniversary, E1186 [23JN]

Carthage, MO: anniversary of Civil War battle, E1238 [6JY]

Centennial, CO: tribute to Piney Creek DAR chapter, E1537 [2SE]

Center Line, MI: anniversary, E1230 [6JY]

Chantilly, VA: tribute to Rocky Run Middle School ``The Latest Generation Meets the Greatest Generation'' program, E1139, E1145 [21JN]

Charleston, SC: tribute to 1955 Cannon Street YMCA Little League All-Stars baseball team, E1721 [23SE]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: provide for continuing authorization (H.R. 1649), E756 [15AP]

Chiriaco Summit, CA: tribute to General Patton Memorial Museum and World War II Desert Training Center, E1998 [3NO]

Citronelle, AL: anniversary, E2215 [8DE]

Civil Air Patrol: anniversary, E2112 [22NO]

Civil liberties: development of human rights and law, H2099-H2102 [30MR]

Civil rights: anniversary of Freedom Riders protesting noncompliance with Supreme Court ruling prohibiting segregation on interstate public transportation, E805, E807 [4MY]

———anniversary of March on Washington, E1537 [2SE]

Civil War—U.S.: recognize anniversary and contributions of African Americans in abolishing slavery, E269 [18FE]

———sesquicentennial, E704, E711 [13AP]

Clay County, NC: anniversary, E213 [11FE]

Colorado territory: anniversary of formation, E403 [2MR]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (H.R. 40), E12 [5JA]

Conejos County, CO: anniversary, E2043 [15NO]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H5677 [28JY]

Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. Weeks' contributions to the conservation of forests and water supply (H. Res. 84), E199 [10FE]

Constitution Day: observance, H6218 [15SE], H6330 [21SE], E1649 [15SE], E1668 [20SE], E1673 [21SE], E1713 [23SE]

Constitution Week: observance, E1589 [9SE]

Constitutional amendments: anniversary of 23d Amendment providing residents of the District of Columbia the right to vote in Presidential elections, E561 [30MR]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of Bill of Rights, H8969, H8972, H8994 [15DE], E2303 [16DE]

———differences in interpretation, H2937 [3MY]

———history and role of commerce clause, H2524 [7AP], H7877-H7882 [18NO]

Crowley County, CO: anniversary, E1796 [6OC]

Cuba: commend members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) involved in the Bay of Pigs operation and continue to promote democracy and human rights, H2607 [13AP], E734 [15AP]

Daly City, CA: anniversary, E794 [3MY]

Dayton, OH: anniversary of Aviation Hall of Fame, E1262 [7JY]

Dayton, TX: anniversary, E929 [23MY]

Delano, CA: designation of Forty Acres as a National Historic Landmark, E313 [18FE]

Delaware Day: observance, H8202 [7DE]

Delray Beach, FL: anniversary, E1763 [4OC]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of naval aviation, E2010 [4NO]

———tribute to 5th Special Forces Group, E1714 [23SE]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (H.R. 1753), E827 [5MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (H.R. 23), E1 [5JA]

Detroit, MI: tribute to automobile manufacturing ingenuity and development of technologies leading to electric drive vehicles and solar powered buildings, H517 [8FE]

Diseases: anniversary of first reported HIV/AIDS case in the U.S., E1116 [16JN]

District of Columbia: tribute to revival of ``The Rickey'' cocktail, E1392 [22JY]

Eagle Point, OR: anniversary, E212 [11FE]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H1445-H1448 [1MR], H1514 [2MR], H3764 [31MY], H8174-H8178 [6DE]

———assessment of the policies of the Reagan administration, H5154 [19JY]

———comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H609 [10FE], H1398, H1423-H1425 [1MR], H1514 [2MR], H1646, H1647 [9MR], H2091, H2094 [30MR], H2511 [7AP], H2649, H2650 [13AP], H3767-H3769, H3771, H3772 [31MY], H5208 [19JY], H5771 [29JY], H5870 [1AU]

El Paso, TX: tribute to 1949 Bowie High School baseball team, H6970 [14OC]

Elverson, PA: anniversary, E1193 [24JN]

EPA: freeze current vessel discharge regulatory framework for certain vessels of historic significance, H7376 [4NO], E2086 [17NO]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (H. Res. 282), H3809 [1JN]

F.E. Warren AFB, WY: transfer ownership of two bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines to the people of the Philippines (H. Con. Res. 18), E311 [18FE]

FAA: preserve vintage aircraft engineering data and require information be available to the public, H2206 [31MR]

Family History Month: observance, E470 [14MR]

Farmers Branch, TX: tribute to ``Stars and Spokes'' bike tour to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1573 [9SE]

Fayetteville, NC: dedication of North Carolina Veterans Park, E474 [14MR], E930 [23MY]

Federal-State relations: recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States' rights, H2654-H2660 [13AP]

———role of the Constitution relative to establishment of States' rights, H2528-H2531 [7AP], H7877-H7882 [18NO]

Filipino American History Month: observance, H7023 [25OC], H7081 [26OC], E1938, E1942, E1945 [26OC], E1954, E1958 [27OC]

Flag Day: observance, E1092 [14JN]

Flag—U.S.: tribute to U.S. Honor Flag tour, E1443 [29JY]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: anniversary (H. Res. 102), E269 [18FE]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of Billy Bob's Texas, E431 [8MR]

Gainesville, TX: Morton Museum of Cooke County participation in Heritage Preservation (organization) Conservation Assessment Program (CAP), E1141 [21JN]

Gladstone, OR: anniversary, E32 [6JA]

Gonzales, TX: tribute to ``Sam Houston Oak'', E1642 [15SE]

Government: importance of separation of powers, H1561 [3MR]

———restore constitutional checks and balances, H325 [19JA], H594 [9FE]

———restore constitutional checks and balances and protections against Federal abuses as envisioned by the Founding Fathers, H2589-H2593 [12AP]

———roles of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence relative to principles of limited government and individual rights, H1603-H1610 [8MR]

Grapevine, TX: tribute to Valor Commitment Dedication Memorial remembrance service to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1575 [9SE]

Great Barrington, MA: anniversary, E1253 [7JY]

Greece: independence anniversary, E577 [31MR], E633 [5AP]

———recognize and appreciate significance, heroism, and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America (H. Res. 179), E524 [17MR]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (H.R. 1269), E570 [30MR]

Guam: anniversary of Japanese invasion during World War II, E2223 [12DE]

Gulf Breeze, FL: anniversary, E1477 [1AU]

Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public access to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes (H.R. 2719), H8949, H8950 [14DE]

Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation: tribut to opening of Interpretive Learning Center, E1462 [1AU]

Hemp History Week: observance, E793 [3MY]

Henrico County, VA: anniversary, E86 [20JA]

Hollidaysburg, PA: anniversary, E1442 [29JY]

Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, H3096 [5MY], E780 [2MY], E803 [4MY]

Holocaust Remembrance Week: observance, E827 [5MY]

House of Representatives: reading of U.S. Constitution, H51, H53, H54, H62, H73 [6JA], E40 [7JA], E64 [18JA]

———reading of U.S. Constitution, unanimous-consent request, H68 [6JA]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., E1388 [22JY], E1514 [9AU], E1850 [13OC], E1964 [31OC], E1981 [2NO], E2063 [16NO], E2097, E2100 [18NO], E2123 [29NO], E2136 [30NO], E2214 [8DE], E2333 [20DE]

Humboldt County Genealogy Association: Humboldt County, IA, Cooperation Award recipient, E882 [12MY]

Hungary: anniversary of Hungarian Revolution, E493 [15MR], E1892 [18OC]

———congratulate for commemorative events honoring legacy of Ronald Reagan and recognize important strategic relationship with the U.S. and support for democracy and stability in Europe (H. Res. 325), E1193 [24JN]

Hyattsville, MD: anniversary, E1723 [26SE]

Hyde Park, NY: anniversary of St. James' Episcopal Church, E1320 [14JY]

Ijaw Foundation: tribute to launch of Educational Trust Fund and presentation of History project, E1524 [19AU]

Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (H.R. 890), H7632 [16NO]

Iran: handling of U.S. hostage crisis of 1979, H1559 [3MR]

Iraq: history of classified documents that led to conflicts, H503 [26JA]

Israel: anniversary of Six Day War, E1040 [3JN]

———independence anniversary, E846 [10MY], E855, E863 [11MY], E877 [12MY], E889 [13MY], E946 [24MY]

———reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, E737 [15AP], E1040 [3JN]

Italy: anniversary of unification, E512 [17MR]

Jackson, Andrew: analysis of political philosophies by Robert W. Merry in ``Andrew Jackson—Tea Party President'', H6859 [13OC]

Japan: commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan (H. Res. 333), E1853 [13OC]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H3012 [4MY], E942 [24MY], E953 [25MY], E1010 [1JN]

Jonesville, NC: anniversary, E916 [23MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, E1125 [16JN]

Kennedy, John F.: anniversary of inaugural address, H238 [18JA], H360 [20JA], E91 [20JA]

———authorize use of Capitol rotunda for an event marking anniversary of inaugural address (S. Con. Res. 2), H206, H207 [18JA]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination, H2283-H2289 [4AP], E626 [4AP], E659 [7AP], E704 [13AP]

Kirwin, Roger, Bedford County, PA, Historical Society Historian of the Year Award recipient, E650 [6AP]

Korea, Republic of: independence anniversary, E388 [1MR]

Korean War: anniversary, E1071 [13JN]

———call for repatriation of POW/MIA and abductees (H. Res. 376), H8870-H8873 [13DE]

Korean War Commemoration Committee: anniversary, E2052 [15NO]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (H.R. 2563), E1336 [15JY]

Lakewood, OH: tribute to dedication of Ohio Historical Marker at Lakewood Park, E1559 [8SE]

Larimer County, CO: anniversary, H8145 [6DE]

Latvia: anniversary of first Jewish settlements, E1164 [22JN]

Leonardtown, MD: tribute to Veterans Day parade, E2073 [17NO]

Lincolnwood, IL: anniversary, E1994 [3NO]

Lubec, ME: anniversary, E333 [28FE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H329 [19JA], E66 [18JA], E76 [19JA]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Memorial: dedication, H6925 [14OC]

Maryville, TN: tribute to Heritage Middle School student trip to the District of Columbia, E1151 [22JN]

Memphis, TN: recognize struggle of 1968 sanitation workers strike to voice grievances and reach a workplace rights agreement and contributions of strike participants (H. Res. 198), H2283, H2286 [4AP]

———tribute to Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival, E1125 [16JN]

Middleberg Heights, OH: Woodvale Cemetery dedication as Ohio Historical Marker, E1230 [6JY]

Moffat County, CO: anniversary, E293 [18FE]

Monson, MA: anniversary, E632 [5AP]

Monte Vista, CO: tribute to Elliott Farms, LLC, E1859 [13OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia to honor the patriots of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (H.R. 1559), E719 [14AP]

Mountain Lakes, NJ: anniversary, E439 [9MR]

NASA: anniversary of first space shuttle flight, E751 [15AP]

National Guard: anniversary, H8742 [13DE], E2246 [13DE], E2262 [14DE]

National Labor Relations Act: anniversary, E1257 [7JY]

National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (H. Con. Res. 63), E1260 [7JY]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, H8192, H8202, H8203 [7DE], E2222 [9DE]

National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution: tribute to Texas Society, E500 [16MR]

National Tartan Day: observance with unveiling of the Ellis Island, New York, NY, tartan, H2023 [29MR]

National Trust for Historic Preservation: tribute to National Preservation Conference in Buffalo, NY, H6864 [13OC], E1881 [14OC]

National Women's Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, E1788 [6OC]

National Women's History Month: observance, H1788-H1794 [14MR], H1832 [15MR], H2118 [31MR], E465 [11MR], E512, E514, E515, E516, E521, E523, E526, E528, E529 [17MR], E602 [1AP]

Navajo Code Talkers: tribute, H8252-H8258 [7DE], E2209 [8DE]

Navy: anniversary, E1862 [13OC]

Nebraska: tribute to induction of Women Airforce Service Pilots into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame, E551 [29MR]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance, E1383 [21JY]

New York, NY: recognize historical significance of Triangle Shirtwaist Co., fire on improving worker safety standards, honor victims, and commend groups involved in victim aid and worker safety improvement, H1910 [17MR], E514 [17MR], E743 [15AP]

———tribute to Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacke Islamic Cultural Week Celebration, E1400 [25JY]

Northern Mariana Islands: tribute to past and present Federal justices, H5868-H5870 [1AU]

Oak Lawn, IL: tribute to construction of Sept. 11th monument, E669 [8AP]

Ohio: tribute to State designation of Rosa Parks Day, H7591 [15NO], E2051 [15NO]

Omak, WA: anniversary, E438 [9MR]

Orland Hills, IL: anniversary, E1150 [21JN]

Owensville, MO: anniversary, E1683 [22SE], E2184 [6DE]

Parkrose, OR: anniversary, E1696 [22SE]

Parlin, CO: tribute to McLain Ranch, E1857 [13OC]

Parma Heights, OH: anniversary, E1505 [5AU]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary, E1028 [2JN]

Perris, CA: anniversary, E798 [3MY]

Plainville, CT: anniversary of first flight at Robertson Airport, E939 [24MY]

Plum Lake, WI: anniversary, E653 [6AP]

Poland: anniversary of declaration of martial law, E2310 [19DE]

———anniversary of Katyn Massacre by Soviet police, H2330, H2336 [6AP]

———anniversary of Warsaw Uprising, E1586 [9SE]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E795 [3MY]

Pontiac, MI: anniversary of Newman African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1471 [1AU]

POW: U.S. POW delegation trip to Japan, E1853 [13OC]

Presidents of the U.S.: comparison between level of respect shown to past Presidents and President Obama, H5111-H5113 [15JY]

Providence, RI: anniversary, H4474 [23JN]

Prudence (vessel): anniversary, E937 [24MY]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 587), H658 [10FE]

Radium, CO: tribute to Leroux Ranch, E1856 [13OC]

Religion: anniversary of King James Bible, H1781 [14MR]

———historical impact of Judeo-Christian values, H6964-H6966 [14OC], H7130-H7132 [26OC], H9916-H9918 [16DE]

———importance of faith, H7138 [27OC]

———importance of prayer, H6093 [12SE], H6630 [6OC], H6792 [12OC], H6924 [14OC]

———public expressions of faith, H7931 [30NO]

Rosebud, MO: anniversary, E1686 [22SE]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to defenders of the Alamo, E1667 [20SE]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Old Mission Santa Barbara, E2175 [2DE]

Scituate, MA: anniversary, E1861 [13OC]

Scotts Hill, TN: Doe Creek School National Register of Historic Places designee, E1753 [4OC]

Seattle, WA: tribute to Chinese Expulsion Remembrance Project, E409 [3MR]

Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role it played in ensuring passage of the Voting Rights Act, H1909 [17MR]

Shutesbury, MA: anniversary, E1171 [23JN]

Silvis, IL: anniversary of Hero Street Memorial Park, E1917 [24OC]

Smithsonian Institute: tribute to Freedom Sister exhibition, E2154 [1DE]

Springfield, MA: anniversary, E966 [27MY]

Standing Stone, PA: anniversary of DAR Lieutenant Asa Stevens chapter, E1769 [5OC]

Staten Island, NY: anniversary of first settlement, E1387 [22JY]

———tribute to Temple Israel Reform Congregation Yom Hashoah-Holocaust Commemoration Program, E1980 [2NO]

Tarboro, NC: anniversary of George Henry White Day, E109 [25JA]

Taxation: extend the new market tax credit and the historic preservation tax credit, H6864 [13OC]

Terrell, TX: anniversary of first British flight training school, E662 [7AP]

Texas: Dept. of Motor Vehicles consideration of proposal for speciality license plate featuring the Confederate flag, H6679 [11OC]

———Dept. of Motor Vehicles consideration of proposal for specialty license plate featuring the Confederate flag, H7018 [25OC], H7187 [1NO], H7237 [2NO]

———tribute to San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment, E851 [10MY]

Texas City, TX: anniversary, E1644 [15SE]

Texas Independence Day: observance, H1462 [2MR], E401, E402 [2MR], E1547 [7SE]

Thanksgiving Day: observance, H7876, H7884 [18NO], H7919 [29NO], E2167 [2DE]

Thomaston, GA: anniversary of John Houstoun DAR chapter, H1457 [2MR]

369th Veterans' Association, Inc.: tribute, E2067 [16NO]

Transylvania County, NC: anniversary, E209 [11FE]

U.S. Navy Nurse Corps: anniversary, E873 [12MY]

Ukraine: recognize anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster and commend efforts to mitigate consequences of such disaster, E736 [15AP]

Union County, KY: anniversary, E2098 [18NO]

Vermont: anniversary of towns, E1505 [5AU]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: tribute to Australian Government for contribution to help build Education Center at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, E415 [3MR], E422 [4MR]

Vietnamese conflict: anniversary of the fall of Saigon to Communist forces, E797 [3MY]

Waldport, OR: anniversary, E431 [8MR]

Warminster Township, PA: anniversary, E1619 [14SE]

Weld County, CO: anniversary, H7876 [18NO], E2020 [4NO]

West, Representative: disapprove statements offending the memory of Holocaust victims by comparing the Democratic Party to Joseph Goebbels (H. Res. 504), H9986, H9995 [20DE]

Westcliffe, CO: tribute to Walker Family Ranch, E1859 [13OC]

Western Springs, IL: anniversary, E131 [26JA]

Westlake, OH: anniversary, E1229 [6JY]

———dedication of Leverett Johnson Historical Marker in Evergreen Cemetery, E1644 [15SE]

Wheeling, IL: Korean Cultural Center of Chicago grand opening, H4022 [3JN]

White Rock Lake, TX: anniversary, E479 [14MR]

Wilbur family: tribute, E1526 [19AU]

Wilmington, NC: recognition as ``America's World War II City'', E733 [15AP]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (H.R. 938), H1597 [8MR]

———tribute to African-American 371st Infantry Regiment, E928 [23MY]

World War II: anniversary, H7222 [2NO]

———anniversary of Battle of Colmar Pocket, E2156 [1DE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (H.R. 719), E382 [1MR]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), H7004 [24OC], H7019, H7024-H7030, H7043, H7044, H7045 [25OC], E1263 [7JY], E2003 [3NO], E2063 [16NO]

———ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (H.R. 1193), H7632 [16NO], E528 [17MR]

———recognize anniversary of Executive order authorizing internment of Japanese-American communities and increase awareness of events surrounding such internment, H949 [16FE]

———tribute to Seaton, England, residents for support of American Armed Forces members prior to the June 6, 1944 (D-Day), amphibious landing at Normandy, France, E929 [23MY]

———tribute to veterans, E2009 [4NO]

Worth County, MO: anniversary, E1195 [24JN]

Young America's Foundation: tribute, E1633 [14SE]

Yuma, CO: anniversary, H4022 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: anniversary of transfer from Russia to U.S., S6646, S6693-S6698 [18OC]

———history of Iditarod dogsled race relative to transporting diphtheria serum to Nome, AK, S1814 [17MR]

American Russian Cultural Cooperation Foundation: tribute to exhibit honoring Czar Alexander II and Abraham Lincoln, S6659 [18OC]

Armour, SD: anniversary, S4072 [23JN], S4125 [27JN]

Astoria, OR: anniversary (S. Res. 193), S3202 [19MY]

Black History Month: observance, S406 [1FE], S611 [7FE], S959-S961 [28FE]

———observance (S. Res. 49), S702 [14FE]

Bland County, VA: anniversary, S1501 [9MR]

Bonneville County, ID: anniversary, S5531 [13SE]

Boston, MA: restoration of African Meeting House, S7989 [29NO]

Bowdle, SD: anniversary, S3914 [20JN]

Brooklyn Center, MN: anniversary (S. Res. 38), S492 [2FE]

Brown University: anniversary of Brown University Library, S5065 [29JY]

Burma: tribute to efforts to support Allied forces during World War II, S6453 [12OC]

Campbell County, WY: anniversary, S5186 [1AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (S. Con. Res. 16), S2850 [10MY]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 33), S2554, S2555 [14AP]

———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Glenn (S. Con. Res. 29), S5932 [23SE]

Charles Town, WV: anniversary, S5333 [6SE]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: reauthorize (S. 1740), S6768 [19OC]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (S. Res. 167), S2752 [5MY]

Claremont, SD: anniversary, S4072 [23JN], S4125 [27JN]

Cogswell, ND: anniversary, S3266 [24MY]

Colorado: anniversary of the original 17 counties created by the Colorado Territorial Legislature, S7000 [1NO]

Colorado National Monument: anniversary, S3046 [17MY]

———unveiling of John Otto statue as part of centennial celebration, S6387 [11OC]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (S. 64), S178 [25JA]

Constitution Day: observance, S5622 [14SE], S5819 [21SE]

Cuba: commend members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) involved in the Bay of Pigs operation and continue to promote democracy and human rights (S. Res. 140), S2398 [12AP]

Dakota Territory: anniversary of formation, S861 [17FE]

Delaware Day: observance, S8405, S8406 [7DE]

Delmont, SD: anniversary, S4717 [20JY], S5382 [7SE]

Delta County, MI: anniversary, S6087 [4OC]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (S. 900), S2740 [5MY]

Dept. of the Army: determine validity of certain Filipinos' claims that they performed military service on behalf of the U.S. during World War II (S. 63), S177 [25JA]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the archeological site and surrounding land of the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (S. 1902), S7711 [17NO]

———conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (S. 544), S1550 [10MR]

———modify a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (S. 404), S6692 [18OC]

Diseases: anniversary of first reported HIV/AIDS case in the U.S., S3492 [6JN]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, S5711 [19SE], S5795-S5797 [21SE], S6792 [20OC], S7281 [9NO]

———comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S1027 [1MR], S2251-S2253 [7AP], S3512, S3518 [7JN], S3596 [8JN], S4337, S4350, S4354, S4377 [6JY]

———historical significance of American dream and future outlook of U.S. global influence, S3754 [14JN]

Education: improve teaching of civics and American history, S5398 [8SE]

Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (S. Res. 201), S3453 [26MY], S6352, S6353 [6OC]

Fayetteville, NC: dedication of North Carolina Veterans Park, S2989 [16MY]

Ferney, SD: anniversary, S4072 [23JN], S4125 [27JN]

Filipino American History Month: designate (S. Res. 287), S6275 [5OC]

Fort Monroe National Historical Park: establish, S5610 [14SE], S6999 [1NO]

Garibaldi, Giuseppe: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 369), S860 [17FE]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 51), S1874 [17MR]

GSA: convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia to house a National Women's History Museum (S. 680), S1990 [30MR]

———convey property in the District of Columbia to establish a National Women's History Museum and transfer administrative jurisdiction, custody, and control of a building to the National Gallery of Art (S. 1870), S7453 [15NO]

Hankinson, ND: anniversary, S3167 [19MY]

Harrold, SD: anniversary, S4126 [27JN]

Hawaii: tribute to students who participated in National History Day (organization) Competition, S4124 [27JN]

Hazard (KY) Herald: anniversary, S5618 [14SE]

Hermosa, SD: anniversary, S4717 [20JY]

Hungary: congratulate for commemorative events honoring legacy of Ronald Reagan, S4327 [5JY]

Independence Day: observance, S4287 [30JN]

International Memorial to the Underground Railroad: anniversary (S. Res. 293), S6562 [13OC]

Isabel, SD: anniversary, S4800 [21JY], S5068 [29JY]

Israel: independence anniversary, S2922 [12MY]

———reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, S3213 [23MY]

Italy: anniversary of unification (S. 369), S860 [17FE]

Japan: commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan (S. Res. 333), S7782, S7783 [17NO]

Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (S. Con. Res. 22), S3280 [24MY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (S. Res. 211), S3885 [16JN], S3937 [20JN]

Kansas: anniversary of statehood (S. Res. 33), S347 [27JA]

Kelly, Colin P., Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 303), S7628 [16NO]

Kennedy, John F.: anniversary of address calling for a moon landing, S3419 [26MY]

———authorize use of Capitol rotunda for an event marking anniversary of inaugural address (S. Con. Res. 2), S68 [5JA]

Kisters, Gerry H.: Medal of Honor recipient, S5185 [1AU]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Las Vegas Natural History Museum, S4482 [11JY]

Laurel County, KY: anniversary, S2342 [8AP]

Leeds, ND: anniversary, S3221 [23MY]

Lidgerwood, ND: anniversary, S3221 [23MY]

Lubec, ME: anniversary, S4124 [27JN]

Makoti, ND: anniversary, S3102 [18MY]

Marine Corps: anniversary, S7362 [10NO]

Marshall Islands: provide supplemental ex gratia compensation for impacts of the U.S. nuclear testing program (S. 342), S688 [14FE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S80 [25JA]

Mellette County, SD: anniversary, S4800 [21JY]

Mikulski, Senator: tribute (S. Res. 4), S6-S13 [5JA]

National Center for the American Revolution: tribute to ongoing mission and efforts to build a new Museum of the American Revolution (S. Res. 222), S4240 [29JN]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 165), S4304 [30JN]

National Guard: anniversary, S8596 [14DE], S8727 [16DE]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance, S7698 [17NO]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, S8372 [6DE], S8381, S8382, S8393, S8394, S8398 [7DE]

Navy: anniversary, S6454 [12OC]

Netanyahu, Benjamin: address to joint meeting of Congress, S3212 [23MY]

Nevada: anniversary of statehood, S6897 [31OC]

New England, ND: anniversary, S3221 [23MY]

New Orleans, LA: Oretha Castle Haley Elementary School celebration of Mardi Gras Indians Hall of Fame Day, S5186 [1AU]

Niobrara County, WY: anniversary, S5242 [2AU]

Nuclear weapons: designate a day of remembrance for Americans who worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by radiation exposure generated by such testing (S. Res. 330), S7629 [16NO]

———support a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (S. Res. 275), S5919 [22SE], S6007 [26SE]

Oakes, ND: anniversary, S3167 [19MY]

100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Remembrance Week: designate (S. Res. 106), S1877 [17MR]

Parkston, SD: anniversary, S4516 [12JY]

Perry, UT: anniversary, S4218 [29JN]

Platte County, WY: anniversary, S2263 [7AP]

Plum Lake, WI: anniversary, S1932 [29MR]

Poland: anniversary of Katyn Massacre by Soviet police, S2343 [8AP]

Rhode Island: observance of Gaspee Days, S3635 [9JN]

Robinson, ND: anniversary, S3103 [18MY]

Rugby, ND: anniversary, S3167 [19MY]

San Bernardino, CA: anniversary of New Hope Mission Baptist Church, S5332 [6SE]

Selfridge, ND: anniversary, S3103 [18MY]

Senate: history of formation, function, and purpose under the Constitution, S5155 [1AU]

———importance of bipartisanship, S433 [2FE]

Springfield, IL: tribute to organizers of simultaneous reading of President Lincoln's ``Farewell Address'' in observance of Civil War Sesquicentennial, S641 [10FE]

St. Augustine, FL: anniversary, S4773 [21JY]

Stewart, Helen J.: tribute to dedication of statue at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, S8063 [30NO]

Strandburg, SD: anniversary, S4072 [23JN], S4389 [6JY]

Terrorism: impact of terrorist attacks on political climate, S5399-S5402 [8SE]

———observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. Res. 237), S4836 [22JY]

Texas: independence anniversary, S1114 [2MR]

Towner, ND: anniversary, S3167 [19MY]

Transcontinental Overland Telegraph Line: anniversary, S7185 [8NO]

Trent, SD: anniversary, S4717 [20JY]

Tripp, SD: anniversary, S4072 [23JN], S4126 [27JN]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 247), S414 [1FE], S1531 [10MR]

Tuttle, ND: anniversary, S3046 [17MY]

U.S. Army Nurse Corps: anniversary (S. Res. 31), S345, S346 [27JA]

U.S.S. Arizona Memorial: tribute to Japanese tea ceremony to honor those killed at Pearl Harbor and to promote world peace, S4673 [19JY]

Ucon, ID: anniversary, S5242 [2AU]

Ukraine: recognize anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster and commend efforts to mitigate consequences of such disaster (S. Res. 153), S2799 [9MY]

Viborg, SD: anniversary, S4516 [12JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: tribute to Australian Government for contribution to help build Education Center at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, S1214 [3MR]

War: decisionmaking process prior to declaration of war, S3881 [16JN]

Westminster, CO: anniversary, S1971 [30MR]

White River, SD: anniversary, S5245 [2AU]

Wood, SD: anniversary, S5245 [2AU]

Woodworth, ND: anniversary, S3046 [17MY]

World War I: establish a commission to observe centennial and rededicate certain memorials as the National World War I Memorial and the National World War I Museum and Memorial (S. 253), S423 [1FE]

World War II: anniversary of Allied invasion of Sicily, S5185 [1AU]

———anniversary of V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe (S. Res. 166), S2752 [5MY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (S. 2004), S8687 [15DE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), S7277, S7304 [9NO], S7362 [10NO], S7697 [17NO]

Yankton, SD: anniversary, S3423 [26MY]

Reports filed

Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1022) (H. Rept. 112-166), H5284 [20JY]

Dept. of the Interior Modification of a Land Grant Patent Issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 404) (S. Rept. 112-56), S5338 [6SE]

National Women's History Museum Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 680) (S. Rept. 112-14), S2580 [2MY]

Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2719) (H. Rept. 112-321), H8317 [8DE]

Resolutions by organizations

North Carolina Veterans Park Dedication: North Carolina Senate, E474 [14MR]

Rosa Parks Day: Ohio General Assembly, E2051 [15NO]

Statements

Dedication of Memorials in Remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Anniversary of September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks: Israel Zoberman, E1653 [19SE]

Israeli Independence Anniversary: Israel Zoberman, E858 [11MY]

Tribute to Ronald Reagan: Senator Alexander (2004), S518 [3FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 33, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust, H2584 [12AP]

H. Res. 376, call for repatriation of Korean War POW/MIA and abductees, H8870 [13DE]

H. Res. 504, disapprove statements by Representative West offending the memory of Holocaust victims by comparing the Democratic Party to Joseph Goebbels, H9995 [20DE]

H.R. 2447, award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H7024 [25OC]

H.R. 2719, Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act, H8949 [14DE]

S. 63, determine validity of certain Filipinos' claims that they performed military service on behalf of the U.S. during World War II, S178 [25JA]

S. 64, Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act, S178-S180 [25JA]

S. 247, Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act, S415-S417 [1FE]

S. 342, Republic of the Marshall Islands Supplemental Nuclear Compensation Act, S689 [14FE]

S. 404, Dept. of the Interior modification of a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, S6692 [18OC]

S. 544, Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act, S1550 [10MR]

S. 1740, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network reauthorization, S6768 [19OC]

S. 1870, National Women's History Museum Act, S7453 [15NO]

S. 1902, New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act, S7711 [17NO]

S. Con. Res. 2, use of Capitol rotunda for an event marking anniversary of John F. Kennedy's inaugural address, S67, S68 [5JA], H206 [18JA]

S. Con. Res. 14, call for independent investigation into plane crash in Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, S2584 [2MY]

S. Con. Res. 16, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha, S2849, S2850 [10MY], H3780 [31MY]

S. Con. Res. 22, pardon John A. (Jack) Johnson posthumously, S3280 [24MY]

S. Con. Res. 29, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Glenn, S5932, S5952 [23SE], H6481 [3OC]

S. Res. 4, tribute to Senator Mikulski, S6, S64 [5JA]

S. Res. 31, U.S. Army Nurse Corps anniversary, S341, S346 [27JA]

S. Res. 33, Kansas statehood anniversary, S342, S347 [27JA]

S. Res. 38, Brooklyn Center, MN, anniversary, S486, S493 [2FE]

S. Res. 49, Black History Month, S696, S703 [14FE]

S. Res. 51, Greece independence anniversary, S757 [15FE], S1874 [17MR]

S. Res. 106, 100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Remembrance Week, S1853, S1877 [17MR]

S. Res. 126, support mission of UNESCO World Heritage Convention and acknowledge anniversary of International Day for Monuments and Sites, S2055 [31MR]

S. Res. 140, commend members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) involved in the Bay of Pigs operation and continue to promote democracy and human rights in Cuba, S2398 [12AP]

S. Res. 153, recognize anniversary of Chernobyl, Ukraine, nuclear disaster and commend efforts to mitigate consequences of such disaster, S2799 [9MY]

S. Res. 153, recognize anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine and commend efforts to mitigate consequences of such disaster, S2544 [14AP]

S. Res. 165, National Day of the American Cowboy, S2744 [5MY], S4304 [30JN]

S. Res. 166, V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe, anniversary, S2745, S2752 [5MY]

S. Res. 167, Cinco de Mayo, S2745, S2753 [5MY]

S. Res. 193, Astoria, OR, anniversary, S3184, S3202 [19MY]

S. Res. 201, express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, S3451-S3453 [26MY], S6353 [6OC]

S. Res. 211, Juneteenth Independence Day, S3898 [16JN], S3937 [20JN]

S. Res. 222, tribute to ongoing mission of National Center for the American Revolution and efforts to build a new Museum of the American Revolution, S4237, S4240 [29JN]

S. Res. 228, observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S4455 [7JY]

S. Res. 237, observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S4836, S4850 [22JY]

S. Res. 239, acknowledge contributions of colonists of Howland, Baker, Jarvis, Canton, and Enderbury islands from 1935-1942, facilitating U.S. claim of sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific, S4913 [26JY]

S. Res. 252, U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty anniversary, S5268 [2AU]

S. Res. 275, support a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program, S5919 [22SE], S6008 [26SE]

S. Res. 287, Filipino American History Month, S6226, S6275 [5OC]

S. Res. 293, International Memorial to the Underground Railroad anniversary, S6515, S6562 [13OC]

S. Res. 303, tribute to Colin P. Kelly, Jr., S6879 [20OC], S7628 [16NO]

S. Res. 330, designate a day of remembrance for Americans who worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by radiation exposure generated by such testing, S7620, S7630 [16NO]

S. Res. 333, commend Japan for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan, S7712, S7783 [17NO]

Tributes

King, Martin Luther, Jr., H5876 [1AU]

Reagan, Ronald, H360 [20JA], H518 [8FE], E168 [8FE], E201 [10FE]