On this day, October 17, 2007, His Holiness the Dalai Lama was awarded U.S. Congressional Gold Medal

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On this day, October 17, 2007, His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama was awarded "U.S. Congressional Gold Medal" the highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States Congress. In recognition of; * His enduring contributions to peace, nonviolence, human rights, and religious understanding. * For being a moral leader who inspired global efforts toward justice. * For his role as the Tibetan people’s spiritual spokesperson.
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