Members of the Ghost Army, a top-secret military unit credited with saving thousands of Americans during World War II using distraction techniques, are receiving Congress' highest honor.
Washington — Members of the Ghost Army, a top-secret military unit credited with saving thousands of Americans during World War II using distraction techniques, are receiving Congressional Gold Medals on Thursday. The unit was tasked with deceiving the Germans. Using inflatable tanks and artillery, along with soundtracks, they tricked adversaries into thinking that Allied forces were in one location, while they advanced elsewhere.
President Biden signed legislation honoring the service members into law in 2022, noting in a statement 'their unique and highly distinguished service in conducting deception operations in Europe during World War II.' House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are set to deliver remarks honoring the service members on Thursday, before bestowing Congress' highest honor.
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