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Trump to honor members of ‘Miracle on Ice’ team Friday
President Trump awarded Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team for their iconic Cold War victory, marking the 45th anniversary of their upset over the Soviet Union.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump will host members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team at a bill-signing in the Oval Office to present Congressional Gold Medals, with Taylor Rogers saying, `President Trump will honor the legendary Olympic men's ice hockey team whose 'Miracle on Ice' resulted in a historic and symbolic victory against the Soviet Union`.
- In September, Congress approved the legislation that led to the White House ceremony, with bipartisan support, including lawmakers in Minnesota who represent many team members.
- Ten additional players are expected, including Jack O'Callahan, Steve Janaszak and Rob McClanahan, and coach Herb Brooks' widow, son and daughter will also attend.
- The ceremony will formally honor surviving players and the family of coach Herb Brooks, giving long-delayed recognition and reaffirming the upset's place in national memory and pride.
- Broadcaster Al Michaels' call helped immortalize Team U.S.A.'s come-from-behind upset of the Soviet Union, and the squad defeated Finland two days later to win gold.
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Trump Pays Tribute to the Historic “Ice Miracle” Team with Congressional Gold Medals · Global Voices
On Friday, President Donald Trump received members of the U.S. men’s ice hockey team who competed at the 1980 Olympic Games — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the so-called “Ice Miracle” — during the signing of a bill to award Congressional medals in honor of that team. The legislation that the Republican leader signed during the afternoon gave Congressional Gold Medals to each and every player who was part of that team in recognition of…
White House hosts ‘Miracle on Ice’ heroes as Trump signs bill honoring legendary 1980 Olympic hockey win
“The whole world expected the Soviets to win — unless the ice melted,” President Trump said, recounting the overwhelming odds facing the US' 1980 hockey...
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