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   Overview. President John F. Kennedy established the presidential version of the decoration in 1963 through Executive Order 11085 (signed February 22, 1963), with unique and distinctive insignia, vastly expanded purpose, and far higher prestige.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_Presidential_MedalList of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients - Wikipedia

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   The Presidential Medal of Freedom is related to, but distinct from, the Medal of Freedom, an earlier award issued between 1945 and 1963 to honor US civilian contributions to World War II. At the age of 25, athlete and activist Simone Biles is the youngest person to receive this award as of 2022.

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   What is a Presidential Medal of freedom?

   • "An especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States, alongside the Congressional Gold Medal.

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   Who received the Presidential Medal of freedom?

   • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, prominent political leaders such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. James Clyburn, and actor Michelle Yeoh.

   Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers

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   Is the Medal of freedom a civilian award?

   • The award is not limited to U.S. citizens, and, while it is a civilian award, it can also be awarded to military personnel and worn on the uniform. It was established in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, superseding the Medal of Freedom that was initially established by President Harry S. Truman in 1945 to honor civilian service.

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   Who will receive the Presidential Medal of freedom in 2024?

   • They consistently demonstrated over their careers the power of community, hard work, and service. The awards will be presented at the White House on May 3, 2024. The following individuals will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom: Mayor Michael Bloomberg is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and three-term mayor.

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   The Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award given by the President of the United States. It recognizes those individuals who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors".

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   May 3, 2024 · The awards will be presented at the White House on May 3, 2024. The following individuals will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom: Michael R. Bloomberg. Mayor Michael Bloomberg is an ...

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   May 3, 2024 · 11. By DARLENE SUPERVILLE. Updated 11:26 AM PDT, May 5, 2024. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, prominent political leaders such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. James Clyburn, and actor Michelle Yeoh.

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   Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is one of the two highest civilian awards in the United States (the other is the Congressional Gold Medal ).

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    The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.