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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Pete Visclosky will host a Veteran’s Listening Session on Wednesday, May 30, from 2:30 – 3:30 pm at the Adam Benjamin VA Clinic, and will make a special presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Tuskegee Airman and Northwest Indiana resident, Quentin Smith.
During World War II, Quentin Smith served our nation as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, an elite, all African-American Fighter Group. On March 29th of this year, the President and the United States Congress awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, which is the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress, to about 300 Members of the Tuskegee Airmen who could attend the ceremony in Washington DC.
Mr. Smith could not attend the event in Washington, DC, but given his honorable service to our country, and his membership in the Tuskegee Airmen, Congressman Visclosky will present the same honorary medal that was conferred to those Airmen in attendance in Washington DC.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to present Quentin Smith with the Congressional Gold Medal,” said Visclosky. “Mr. Smith served our nation with great distinction, and I am happy he and the Tuskegee Airmen have received the recognition they so rightfully earned.”
The Congressional Gold Medal presented that day will be on display for all to see at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, and each Tuskegee Airman attending the ceremony received their own personal medal to commemorate the occasion. Also at the event, a representative from Senator Richard Lugar’s office will also present Mr. Smith with a U.S. flag.
Congressman Pete Visclosky’s Veterans Listening Session with Congressional Gold Medal Presentation to Tuskegee Airman & NWI Resident, Quentin Smith
When: Wednesday, May 30th, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: The Adam Benjamin, Jr. VA Outpatient Clinic, Multi-Purpose Room, #238, 9330 South Broadway, Crown Point
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