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   What is the Presidential Medal of freedom?

   • The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.

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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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   When was the Medal of Freedom established?

   • 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. Occasionally, the medal award is further denoted as, "with distinction".

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   How did President Kennedy get the Presidential Medal of freedom?

   • Kennedy, who had been assassinated the previous month, was added to the list and granted the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously. The medal is suspended on a blue ribbon, and it incorporates the colour scheme found on the presidential seal.

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   The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States, alongside the Congressional Gold Medal. It is an award bestowed by decision of the president of the United States to recognize people who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace ...

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   • Presented by: President of the United States

   • Next (lower): Presidential Citizens Medal
   • Type: Civilian award

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   May 3, 2024 · Washington — President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, on Friday to 19 recipients, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former...

5. www.cnn.com › politics › live-newsBiden awards Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients - CNN

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   Jul 7, 2022 · President Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom – the nation’s highest civilian honor – to 17 recipients at a White House ceremony this afternoon.

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   6 days ago · Presidential Medal of Freedom, the foremost U.S. civilian decoration, awarded to 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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   Jul 1, 2022 · The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United...

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   May 3, 2024 · The Presidential Medal of Freedom, established by President John F. Kennedy, is the nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the ...

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    Jul 7, 2022 · WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles, the late...

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