The Cold War Recognition Certificate was authorized by the United States Congress in 1997 to recognize "all members of the Armed Forces and qualified Federal government civilian personnel who faithfully and honorably served the United States during the Cold War Era from September 2, 1945, to December 26, 1991". The Department of Defense designated the Department of the Army as the executive agent for the Cold War Recognition Certificate Program. See also Awards and decorations of the United States government References External links 1997 awards in the United States 1997 establishments in the United States Aftermath of the Cold War American awards Awards established in 1997