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Designates February 3, 2025, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania to honor four U.S. Army chaplains who died in the sinking of the USAT Dorchester during World War II

The four chaplains—Lieutenants George L. Fox (Methodist), Alexander D. Goode (Jewish), John P. Washington (Roman Catholic), and Clark V. Poling (Dutch Reformed)—gave up their life jackets to save others when the ship was torpedoed on February 3, 1943

The Dorchester was carrying over 900 soldiers, merchant marines, and civilian support forces from New York to Greenland when a German U-boat torpedo struck, killing 100 men instantly

Congress authorized a posthumous Special Medal for Heroism presented to the chaplains' next of kin on January 18, 1961, in addition to Purple Hearts and Distinguished Service Crosses

The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation in Philadelphia and the Four Chaplains Memorial of York County continue to honor their legacy through annual commemorations and community service recognition