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Congressional Recognition of Illinois Veterans Visiting Washington, D.C.

Original title: HONORING THE VIETNAM AND KOREAN WAR VETERANS OF ILLINOIS

June 24, 2026

Veterans Commemoration Honor Flight Chicago Illinois

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The Frame

What this does

This document serves as an official public record of gratitude for specific Illinois veterans participating in a commemorative trip to national war memorials.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Vietnam and Korean War veterans from Illinois

These individuals are formally recognized and named in the official Congressional Record.

Honor Flight Chicago

The organization is publicly acknowledged for its role in facilitating veteran travel to national memorials.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Representative Mike Quigley formally recognized a group of Vietnam and Korean War veterans from Illinois visiting Washington, D.C. on June 24, 2026, via the Honor Flight Chicago program. The includes the names of the veterans to honor their service and sacrifice.

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Why It Matters

This document serves as an official public record of gratitude for specific Illinois veterans participating in a commemorative trip to national war memorials.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honor Flight Chicago?

It is a program that provides WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War veterans the opportunity to visit their memorials on The National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Why were these names entered into the Congressional Record?

Representative Mike Quigley entered the names to publicly recognize and honor the courage and service of these specific veterans.

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Connected Entities

organizationHonor Flight Chicago“Program that facilitates veteran visits to national memorials.”Map →

personMike Quigley“U.S. Representative from Illinois who entered the tribute into the Congressional”Map →

otherKorean War“Conflict in which the honored veterans served.”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

otherVietnam War“Conflict in which the honored veterans served.”Map →

Sources

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