119th Congress
S.Res. 176

Designates April 5, 2025 as Gold Star Wives Day

The Senate names April 5, 2025 Gold Star Wives Day to recognize a group that supports the spouses and families of service members who died.

  • April 5, 2025 is the 80th anniversary of the group's first meeting
  • The group started in 1945 with help from Eleanor Roosevelt
  • It offers support and friendship to surviving spouses and children
  • The Senate asks people to observe the day and learn about the group

Adopted by the Senate

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