Honoring the 129 sailors and civilians lost aboard the U.S.S. Thresher on April 10, 1963, and urging the Secretary of the Army to erect a memorial to this tragedy in Arlington National Cemetery.

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Bill Number

HCONRES 153

Introduced

Apr 12, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.

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Armed Forces and National Security Cemeteries and funerals Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes History Military history Military personnel Monuments and memorials Navy Submarines Virginia

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Summary

Commemorates the loss of the U.S.S. Thresher on April 10, 1963. Urges the Secretary of the Army to erect a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery honoring the crew of the U.S.S. Thresher and all U.S. submariners who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

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Apr 28, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Apr 24, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Apr 12, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 12, 2003

Introduced in House

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