Officers Who Defended Capitol From Trump Supporters Honored

Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to honor those who defended the Capitol during the insurrection. The medals will be displayed at four locations in Washington, DC, including the Capitol Police headquarters and the Smithsonian. President Biden signed legislation for this initiative to help visitors understand the events of that day. The Gold Medal is Congress's highest honor.

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What does the gold medal represent in terms of congressional honors?