HISTORY

Addresses

George Washington’s Farewell Address: read by Senator Kaine, S627–S632 [24FE]

——— read by several Representatives, H2309–H2314 [25FE]

State of the Union: President Trump, S645–S649 [24FE], H2287–H2295 [24FE]

Appointments

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, H2687 [25MR]

Reading of George Washington’s farewell address, S574 [11FE]

Articles and editorials

Tide-Turning ‘Gettysburg of Korea’ Battle Commemorated 75 Years Later, E147 [20FE]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: recognize and celebrate significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions (see H. Res. 1088), H2333 [26FE]

——— recognize historical significance of slave ship Clotilda, condemn U.S. role in Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledge lasting impact (see H. Res. 1086), H2332 [26FE]

Arlington National Cemetery: redesignate Robert E. Lee Memorial as ‘‘Arlington House National Historic Site’’ (see S.J. Res. 105), S489 [4FE]

Bangladesh: anniversary of genocide (see H. Res. 1130), H2627 [20MR]

Bhutan: acknowledge oppression, forced eviction, and suffering experienced by tens of thousands of Bhutanese citizens in late 1980s and early 1990s, and encourage steps toward justice, reconciliation, and lasting peace (see H. Res. 1093), H2336 [2MR]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 615), S681 [25FE] (see H. Res. 1080), H2328 [25FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to honor victims of Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 72), H1948 [2FE]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate birthday of King Kamehameha I (see S. Con. Res. 29), S1545 [23MR]

——— permit U.S. territories and commonwealths to provide and furnish statues to National Statuary Hall Collection (see H.R. 7073), H893 [14JA]

Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building, Virginia Beach, VA: designate (see H.R. 7365), H2030 [4FE]

Commission on American Civics Renewal: establish (see S. 4057), S1009 [11MR]

Commission on Land Reparations: establish (see H.R. 7927), H2483 [12MR]

Congress: advance bipartisan, common sense solutions (see H.J. Res. 143), H1350 [22JA]

——— advance bipartisan, common sense solutions (H.J. Res. 143), consideration (see H. Res. 1068), H2234 [20FE]

——— provide for creation of congressional time capsule in commemoration of U.S. semiquincentennial anniversary (see S. 3705), S290 [27JA]

Dept. of Education: incentivize hands-on, nonpartisan civic learning and permanently authorize American History and Civics Academies (see S. 4054), S1009 [11MR]

Dept. of the Interior: restore interpretive and educational exhibits at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, PA (see H.R. 7763), H2368 [3MR]

Earley, Charity Adams: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 1077), H2328 [25FE]

Firefighters: mint coins that are emblematic of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and service and sacrifice of firefighters throughout history of U.S. (see S. 4051), S1009 [11MR]

Freedom House Ambulance Service: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7623), H2234 [20FE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 661), S1615 [25MR]

Greensboro, NC: recognize significance of Greensboro Four Woolworth lunch counter sit-in (see H. Res. 1040), H2041 [5FE]

Guilford County, NC: commemorate anniversary of Battle of Guilford Courthouse and encourage all U.S. citizens to visit Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (see H. Res. 1111), H2483 [12MR]

International Black Aviation Professionals Day: designate (see H. Res. 1064), H2219 [12FE]

Irish Americans: honor courage, sacrifice, and contributions during American Revolutionary War (see H. Res. 1121), H2550 [17MR]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: tribute (see S. Res. 629), S915 [9MR]

Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park: establish (see S. 3925), S681 [25FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: honor Dr. King by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate (see H. Res. 1004), H920 [15JA]

Krier, Mae: tribute (see H. Res. 1126), H2621 [19MR]

LGBTQI+: designate Pride flag as eligible for display in National Park System and express that Pride flag should be on display at Stonewall National Monument (see S. 3911), S681 [25FE] (see H.R. 7659), H2296 [24FE]

Library of Congress: direct American Folklife Center to establish oral history program relative to individuals who were affected by events at U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 (see H.R. 6952), H12 [6JA]

Members of Congress: implement proposed constitutional amendment requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate competence in American civics (see H.R. 7431), H2094 [9FE]

Mississippi: establish Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of Natchez Historical Park (see S. 3878), S609 [12FE]

National Endowment for the Humanities: establish National Council on African American History and Culture (see S. 3890), S610 [12FE] (see H.R. 7549), H2218 [12FE]

National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African American history education programs (see H.R. 7740), H2332 [26FE]

——— support African-American history education programs (see S. 3953), S707 [26FE]

National Park Service: abolish and defund César E. Chávez National Monument (see S. 4205), S1614 [25MR]

——— establish Historic Preservation Workforce Development Program (see H.R. 7179), H1171 [21JA]

——— modify certain cost-sharing requirements for grant programs under American Battlefield Protection Program (see H.R. 7618), H2233 [20FE]

Native Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in U.S. (see S. Res. 650), S1205 [18MR]

Navy: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Golden Thirteen (see H.R. 7317), H1948 [2FE]

Philadelphia, PA: recognize desegregation efforts at Girard College and leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion (see H. Res. 1071), H2258 [23FE]

Religion: commemorate 250th anniversary of passage of resolution of March 16, 1776, which declared May 17 as day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer (see S. Res. 649), S1205 [18MR]

Rustin, Bayard: issue commemorative forever stamp (see H.R. 7441), H2095 [9FE]

Ships and vessels: commend Sail250 for advancement of goodwill among nations, dedication to continuing legacy of commemorating U.S. history, and efforts to educate next generation of Americans about maritime heritage (see H.J. Res. 137), H134 [7JA]

Taiwan: commend on anniversary of first direct presidential election and express support in preservation of democratic institutions (see S. Res. 657), S1544 [23MR]

Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 7325), H1975 [3FE]

U.S. Army Nurse Corps: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 27), S610 [12FE] (see H.J. Res. 149), H2219 [12FE]

YMCA: anniversary (see S. Res. 642), S1047 [12MR] (see H. Res. 1074), H2258 [23FE]

Cost Estimates

Move National Woman’s Relief Corps (organization) place of incorporation and domicile to Illinois and move principal office to Murphysboro, IL (H.R. 988): CBO, H1928 [2FE]

$2.50 for America’s 250th Act (H.R. 5616): CBO, H2049 [9FE]

Letters

Siege at the Alamo: William B. Travis, S736 [2MR]

Lists

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area attractions, programs, and activities, S431 [2FE]

Tamarac, FL, National Women’s History Month honorees, E230 [18MR]

Poems

‘‘Under My Zayde’s Tallit,’’ Israel Zoberman, E90 [2FE]

Proclamations

Jessup, PA, Anniversary: Representative Bresnahan, E93 [3FE]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to accomplishments of African American servicemembers, H2085–H2089 [9FE]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E55, E57 [20JA]

Azuza, CA: tribute to monument and mural commemorating anniversary of U.S. Route 66, H1983 [4FE]

Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, Inc.: tribute, E169 [26FE]

Black History Month: observance, H1940–H1946 [2FE], H1986, H2011, H2022 [4FE], H2085–H2089 [9FE], H2101 [10FE], H2174 [11FE], H2189, H2207, H2208, H2211 [12FE], H2262 [24FE], H2300 [25FE], H2429 [5MR], E89 [2FE], E101 [4FE], E134 [12FE], E139, E140, E141 [17FE], E146 [20FE], E243 [19MR]

Brooksville, FL: anniversary, E143 [20FE]

Brownsville, TX: anniversary, E105 [4FE]

Butte, MT: tribute to World Museum of Mining, E158 [24FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to honor victims of Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 72), H2172 [11FE]

Carlson, Tucker: condemn views that perpetuate harmful falsehoods, foster antisemitism, and undermine fight against hate and bigotry, H2451 [5MR]

Casimir Pulaski Day: observance, H2454 [5MR]

Chokoloskee, FL: anniversary of Ted Smallwood Store, E109 [4FE]

Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building, Virginia Beach, VA: designate (H.R. 7365), H2015 [4FE]

Congress: provide for creation of congressional time capsule in commemoration of U.S. semiquincentennial anniversary (S. 3705), H2046–H2048 [9FE]

Congressional Black Caucus: tribute, H2101 [10FE]

Courts: limit application of defenses based on passage of time and other non-merits defenses relative to claims under Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act (S. 1884), H2497–H2500 [16MR]

Davis, Waverly: Washington 10th Congressional District Black History Month Essay Competition student winner, H2300 [25FE]

Declaration of Independence: semiquincentennial anniversary, H713 [13JA], H721 [14JA], H2265 [24FE], E218 [16MR]

——— tribute to Irish-born signatories, E218 [16MR]

Edwards, Al: recognize as father of Juneteenth and show appreciation for legislation making Texas first to recognize Juneteenth as official State holiday (H. Res. 634), H2214 [12FE]

Fort Campbell Historical Foundation: tribute to preservation of Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group history, E248 [20MR]

Gaffney, SC: tribute to Carolina Rising Museum, H2375 [4MR]

Gettysburg National Military Park: tribute to restoration efforts following acts of vandalism, H617 [12JA]

Greer, SC: anniversary, H2706 [25MR]

House of Representatives: reading of George Washington’s farewell address, H2309–H2314 [25FE]

Jersey Shore, PA: anniversary, H2426 [5MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: impact of letter from Birmingham, AL, City Jail on justice and social change, H2089 [9FE]

Korean War: anniversary of Battle of Chipyong-ni, E147 [20FE]

Loyola Marymount University: tribute to Declaration of Independence semiquincentennial anniversary celebration, H2102 [10FE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H911, H912, H914 [15JA], H942–H946 [20JA]

Miami Springs, FL: anniversary, E75 [27JA]

Michigan: tribute to Black leaders of west Michigan, H2174 [11FE]

Nassau County, FL: tribute to American Beach Water and Sewer Conversion Project, H2637 [24MR]

National Woman’s Relief Corps (organization): move place of incorporation and domicile to Illinois and move principal office to Murphysboro, IL (H.R. 988), H1927–H1929 [2FE]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H2560 [18MR], H2669–H2672 [24MR], E178 [3MR], E229, E230, E231 [18MR], E263 [25MR]

Navy: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Golden Thirteen (H.R. 7317), E88 [2FE]

Northern Mariana Islands: anniversary of covenant establishing political union with U.S., H2638 [24MR]

Oil City (PA) Derrick: tribute, H2683 [25MR]

Pennsylvania State Society Children of the American Revolution: tribute, E185 [4MR]

Phoenix, AZ: anniversary of George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, E139 [17FE]

Placentia, CA: anniversary, E36 [13JA]

Port Chester Historical Society: tribute, H142 [8JA]

Power resources: impact of war on U.S. petroleum interests, H247–H250 [8JA]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Martin Luther King, Jr., Youth Oratorical Contest, E56 [20JA]

Randolph, NY: anniversary, E239 [19MR]

Rubio, Sec. of State: speech at Munich Security Conference on U.S. national security objectives relative to diplomacy, American sovereignty, and strength of Western civilization, H2417 [4MR]

Rustin, Bayard: issue commemorative forever stamp (H.R. 7441), E114 [9FE]

Saka Nakodar Day: observance, E260 [24MR]

Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and role it played in ensuring passage of Voting Rights Act, H2376 [4MR]

Socialism: denounce, H619 [12JA]

St. Helena, CA: anniversary, E267 [25MR]

Summit County Historical Society of Akron, OH: tribute to Women’s History Project Woman of the Year Award recipients, H2454 [5MR]

Tamarac, FL: tribute to National Women’s History Month honorees, E230 [18MR]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to racial relations, H2087 [9FE]

——— evaluation of adminstration relative to racial relations, H2262 [24FE]

——— Executive order directing removal of certain historical exhibits and monuments from parks, museums, and other public areas, H2022–H2025 [4FE], H2672 [24MR]

U.S.: mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins and $2.50 circulating coins in commemoration of semiquincentennial anniversary of establishment (H.R. 5616), H2048–H2050 [9FE]

——— mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins and $2.50 circulating coins in commemoration of semiquincentennial anniversary of establishment (H.R. 5616), corrections in engrossment, H2211 [12FE]

Vicksburg National Military Park: modify boundary (H.R. 4467), H2509, H2510 [16MR]

Virgin Islands History Month: observance, H2343 [3MR]

Walker, Rion: Washington 10th Congressional District Black History Month Essay Competition student winner, H2300 [25FE]

Wall Township, NJ: anniversary, E193 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Black History Month: observance (S. Res. 615), S689 [25FE]

Boise, ID: anniversary of Boise Airport, S799 [4MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to honor victims of Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 72), S728 [2MR]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate birthday of King Kamehameha I (S. Con. Res. 29), S1560 [23MR]

Carthage, ME: anniversary, S625 [23FE]

Chelsea, ME: anniversary, S1610 [25MR]

Congress: provide for creation of congressional time capsule in commemoration of U.S. semiquincentennial anniversary (S. 3705), S298 [27JA]

Cutler, ME: anniversary, S375 [29JA]

Declaration of Independence: semiquincentennial anniversary, S36 [6JA], S63 [7JA], S507 [5FE], S714 [26FE], S1631 [25MR]

Firefighters: mint coins that are emblematic of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and service and sacrifice of firefighters throughout history of U.S. (S. 4051), S1011 [11MR]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 661), S1609 [25MR]

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, S306 [28JA]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: tribute (S. Res. 629), S1058 [16MR]

Leeds, ME: anniversary, S642 [24FE]

Library of Congress: tribute to Veterans History Project participants, S1311 [19MR]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, S559 [11FE]

National Women’s History Month: observance, S1159 [18MR]

Native Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in U.S. (S. Res. 650), S1202 [18MR]

New Mexico: tribute to Bataan Memorial March running event, S1429 [20MR]

Postal Service: anniversary, S158 [13JA]

Religion: commemorate 250th anniversary of passage of resolution of March 16, 1776, which declared May 17 as day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer (S. Res. 649), S1202 [18MR]

Sebago, ME: anniversary, S253 [15JA]

Senate: anniversary of convening of first session, S769 [4MR]

——— reading of George Washington’s farewell address, S627 [24FE]

——— reading of George Washington’s farewell address, unanimous-consent agreement, S574 [11FE]

——— tribute to ‘‘Famous Five’’ former Senators commemorated in Senate reception room portraits, S1017 [12MR]

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area: tribute, S431, S432 [2FE]

Strong, ME: anniversary, S338 [28JA]

Texas Independence Day: observance, S736 [2MR]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to diversity and inclusion, S714 [26FE]

——— Executive order directing removal of certain historical exhibits and monuments from parks, museums, and other public areas, S995–S999 [11MR]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to more stringent review of changes to voting laws or procedures (S. 2523), S1176 [18MR]

World War II: anniversary of Bataan Death March, S1429 [20MR]

YMCA: anniversary (S. Res. 642), S1051 [12MR]

Reports filed

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4467) (H. Rept. 119–452), H892 [14JA]

Statements

American Jewish Leaders’ Response to Holocaust: Israel Zoberman, E87 [2FE]

Tribute to Eva Schloss: Doyle Stevick, E21 [9JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 72, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for ceremony to honor victims of Holocaust, H2172 [11FE]

H.R. 988, move National Woman’s Relief Corps (organization) place of incorporation and domicile to Illinois and move principal office to Murphysboro, IL, H1927 [2FE]

H.R. 4467, Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act, H2509 [16MR]

H.R. 5616, $2.50 for America’s 250th Act, H2048 [9FE]

S. 1884, Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act, H2497 [16MR]

S. 3705, Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act, S298 [27JA], H2046 [9FE]

S. 3911, designate Pride flag as eligible for display in National Park System and express that Pride flag should be on display at Stonewall National Monument, S683 [25FE]

S. 3925, Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act, S685–S687 [25FE]

S. Con. Res. 27, U.S. Army Nurse Corps anniversary, S614 [12FE]

S. Con. Res. 29, use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate birthday of King Kamehameha I, S1547 [23MR]

S. Res. 615, Black History Month, S688 [25FE]

S. Res. 629, tribute to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., S917 [9MR]

S. Res. 642, YMCA anniversary, S1051 [12MR]

S. Res. 649, commemorate 250th anniversary of passage of resolution of March 16, 1776, which declared May 17 as day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer, S1207 [18MR]

S. Res. 650, recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in U.S., S1208 [18MR]

S. Res. 657, commend Tawian on anniversary of first direct presidential election and express support in preservation of democratic institutions, S1546 [23MR]

S. Res. 661, Greece independence anniversary, S1618 [25MR]

Tributes

Lincoln, Abraham, S587 [12FE]