Billie Jean King becomes first individual female athlete to receive ...
WEBSep 28, 2024 · CNN —. Legendary tennis player and women’s rights advocate Billie Jean King became the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, she announced in an Instagram ...
Billie Jean King nets another legacy honor: the Congressional Gold Medal
WEBSep 27, 2024 · Updated 2:36 PM PDT, September 27, 2024. WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King is now the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation Thursday to recognize King for “a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.”.
Billie Jean King moves closer to earning the Congressional Gold Medal ...
WEBSep 5, 2024 · NEW YORK (AP) — Two members of the House of Representatives say the have lined up enough votes to make Billie Jean King the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
Billie Jean King makes history with Congressional Gold Medal
WEBBy ABC News. September 27, 2024, 10:29 AM. Billie Jean King has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the United States Tennis Association said on Friday, becoming the first individual woman ...
In historic first, Billie Jean King awarded Congressional Gold Medal
WEBSep 27, 2024 · Billie Jean King will soon add another historic first to her legendary resume: a Congressional Gold Medal. U.S. President Joe Biden signed legislation into law this week that would award King, 80, the highest civilian honor presented by the U.S. Congress, which honors distinguished Americans for their contributions to U.S. culture and society.
Billie Jean King nets another legacy honor: the Congressional Gold Medal
WEBSep 27, 2024 · The Associated Press. WASHINGTON -- Billie Jean King is now the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation ...
Billie Jean King to become first solo female athlete to receive ...
WEBSep 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mikie Sherrill of...
Billie Jean King to Receive Congressional Gold Medal - Rolling …
WEBSep 18, 2024 · Billie Jean King is set to become the first-ever female athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Medal after the House passed a bill to honor the tennis legend and advocate.
Billie Jean King set to earn another honor with the Congressional Gold …
WEBSep 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey announced Tuesday that their bipartisan legislation had passed the House of Representatives and would be …
Billie Jean King becomes first solo female athlete to win Congressional …
WEBSep 27, 2024 · Billie Jean King has been recognized yet again for her irreplaceable impact on women's sports. The tennis legend was officially awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Friday, making her the first ...
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