Billie Jean King Becomes First Female Athlete Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Billie Jean King Makes History as First Female Athlete to Receive Congressional Gold Medal

By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Friday, September 27, 2024Photo credit: Mike Lawrence/USTA/US Open It’s a golden year for iconic Hall of Famer Billie Jean King. King has made history as the first female athlete awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. The legislation was signed by President Biden after passing both chambers of Congress. TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF…

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Washington | Billie King King to receive US Congressional Gold Medal

Billie Jean King to be honored with US Congressional Gold Medal in Washington

Last week, Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania) and Mikie Sherrill (New Jersey) announced that the legislation to honour 80-year old Billie Jean King with the Congressional Gold Medal, America’s highest civilian award, had been approved by the US House of Representatives, and is now heading for President Joe Biden’s signature. Thank you. I am deeply humbled…

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