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World War II Ghost Army recevies Congressional Gold Medal
Members of the United States World War II “Ghost Army” receive the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, DC, March 21, 2024. Its existence secret until declassified in 1996, the Ghost Army used inflatable tanks, sound effects, and other fake equipment to lure the German Army away from Allied troops, saving thousands of lives. The statue in the foreground is the plaster model used to create the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol dome. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11090160 |
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| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Allison Bailey/NurPhoto |
| Category | Unrest, Conflicts and War |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Allison Bailey/NurPhoto |
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