The medal is the top honor bestowed by the US Congress, with the ceremonies often bringing together the president and top lawmakers. Congress voted to give the medal to Suu Kyi in May 2008 when the prospect of her leaving Myanmar looked remote.
Aung San Suu Kyi to travel to U.S
Myanmar Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi will make her first trip to U.S in this coming September and receive the Congressional Gold Medal award from United States. This will be her first trip to U.S in more than two decades.
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