Gold Star Designation Topic of White Paper From CRS
March 03, 2026
March 03, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11200) on March 2, 2026, by Senior Research Librarian Carly A. Miller.
Here are excerpts:
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Gold Star Designation: An Overview
Background
During the years of U.S. participation in World War I (WWI, 1917-1918), an informal practice developed where some families would display service banners adorned with blue stars . . .
Here are excerpts:
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Gold Star Designation: An Overview
Background
During the years of U.S. participation in World War I (WWI, 1917-1918), an informal practice developed where some families would display service banners adorned with blue stars . . .