Emancipation Hall Greenlit for April 2025 Ceremony Honoring 'Six Triple Eight' Veterans

This concurrent resolution gives the official go-ahead to use Emancipation Hall, located within the Capitol Visitor Center, for a specific event. On April 29, 2025, the space will host a ceremony to formally present the Congressional Gold Medals previously authorized under the 'Six Triple Eight' Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021.

Essentially, this is about logistics and location for a significant recognition event. The 'Six Triple Eight' refers to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black, all-female unit that served during World War II, sorting critical mail backlogs in Europe. This resolution ensures a prominent space within the Capitol complex is available to properly honor these previously overlooked veterans or their families.

While the resolution itself is straightforward – authorizing the space and date – it also specifies that the Architect of the Capitol gets the final say on the physical setup and preparations for the ceremony. This ensures the event aligns with the standard rules and procedures for using spaces within the Capitol building.