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1. www.britannica.com › biography › Jim-Thorpe-AmericanJim Thorpe | Biography, Olympics, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 5, 2024 · Jim Thorpe (born May 28, 1888, near Prague, Indian Territory [now in Oklahoma], U.S.—died March 28, 1953, Lomita, California) was one of the most accomplished all-around athletes in history who in 1950 was selected by American sportswriters and broadcasters as the greatest American athlete and the greatest gridiron football player of the ...

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2. www.oklahoman.com › story › sportsJim Thorpe posthumously receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

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   May 3, 2024 · While that distinction has lasted over 100 years, he’ll eternally be recognized as a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. President Joe Biden bestowed the honor posthumously Friday in a ceremony attended by Thorpe’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren at The White House.

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   5 days ago · One of the greatest athletes of all time, Jim Thorpe. , racked up a number of achievements over the course of his career. Now, posthumously, the Sac and Fox Nation and Potawatomi citizen is...

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   May 3, 2024 · Updated Mon, May 6th 2024 at 10:23 AM. Jim Thorpe (FILE) (WOLF) — Athletic legend Jim Thorpe is a posthumous recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House announced Friday. James Francis Thorpe, who died in 1953, was the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal.

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   • One of the greatest athletes of all time, Jim Thorpe, racked up a number of achievements over the course of his career. Now, posthumously, the Sac and Fox Nation and Potawatomi citizen is being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom; the nation’s highest civilian honor.

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   How did Jim Thorpe die?

   • In 1953, Thorpe died of a heart attack and was buried in a Pennsylvania town that bears his name. The post Jim Thorpe honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom appeared first on Source New Mexico. One of the greatest athletes of all time, Jim Thorpe, racked up a number of achievements over the course of his career.

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   Who is Dr James Thorp?

   • Here’s Ramon, Dr. Thorpe, and attorney Thomas Renz… Maternal and fetal specialist Dr. James Thorp revealed the medical tyranny in his profession to lawyer and Brighteon.TV host Tom Renz.

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   Will there be a Jim Thorpe biopic?

   • A Jim Thorpe biopic, “Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe Story,” is in the works through the organization. The White House press release called Thorpe “the country’s original multi-sport superstar,” as he excelled in football, baseball and basketball “while breaking down barriers on and off the field.”

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7. www.whitehouse.gov › briefing-room › statementsPresident Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential ...

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   May 3, 2024 · James Francis Thorpe (posthumous) Jim Thorpe (d. 1953) was the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal. The country’s original multi-sport superstar, he went on to play professional ...

8. www.koco.com › article › oklahoma-jim-thorpe-honoredOklahoma's Jim Thorpe honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom

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   May 4, 2024 · 1 / 2. Advertisement. Oklahoma legend Jim Thorpe honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom. Among those in attendance was Thorpe's great-grandson, James Thorpe Kossakowski, who spoke to KOCO 5 from the White House moments after the ceremony. Updated: 3:14 PM CDT May 4, 2024. Infinite Scroll Enabled. Zach Rael. Anchor/Reporter.

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10. www.oklahoman.com › story › newsJim Thorpe posthumously awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

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    May 3, 2024 · Jana Hayes. The Oklahoman. President Biden announced Friday one of Oklahoma's most famous athletes is being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously. Jim Thorpe, who was Sac and Fox, was born in Prague, Oklahoma and in 1912 became the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal.