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“The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission offers its heartfelt congratulations to Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey for being awarded the Federal Hall Medal for Leadership. As a member of the Semiquincentennial Commission, Congresswoman Watson Coleman has been a leading advocate for supporting and expanding access to America’s natural treasures, and an important voice in the commemoration of our nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. On behalf of our Commission Chair, Rosie Rios, our Board of Commissioners and the staff of the Semiquincentennial Commission and America250 Foundation, we applaud Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman for this well-deserved honor.”
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America’s Field Trip Awardees!
Thousands of students from across the country submitted inspiring entries, responding to the prompt “What does America mean to you?” for the first-ever America’s Field Trip contest. A panel of current and former educators selected 150 students as awardees, hailing from 44 states and territories.