The Senate approved legislation authorizing President Eisenhower to present a gold medal to Irving Berlin in recognition of his patriotic songs. The bill, which now goes to the House, authorizes the appropriation of $1,500 for the design and striking of a gold medal for Mr. Berlin.
Keep Jewish Stories in Focus.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
