# @nextshark on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C4d274ENuIR
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- **Posted:** 2024-03-13T19:46:25.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NextShark (@nextshark) — https://gondola.cc/nextshark

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The Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award bestowed by Congress, was recently bestowed upon 6 Chinese American WWII veterans for their significant and enduring contributions to American history and culture. ⁠
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Recipients:⁠
William Shih Yin Ching of the Army Corps⁠
Wai Hoo Tong of the Army⁠
Donald T.S. Lee of the Merchant Marine⁠
Harry G. Jung of the Army⁠
Wing Fook Joseph Li of the Army Air Corps ⁠
Arthur T.S. Shak of the Army Air Corps⁠
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