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- Originally established in 1945Official Site: Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Re-established as civilian honor in 1963Official Site: Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Executive Order 11085 signed by President John. F. KennedyOfficial Site: Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Given annually by the President of the United StatesOfficial Site: Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Approximately 400 awards have been given outOfficial Site: Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Pope John XXIII the only papal recipientJFK Library: Presidential Medal of Honor
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The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award given by the United States government. Originally the award was established by President Harry Truman to reward service during World War II, John F. Kennedy re-established it as a civilian honor during peacetime.Official Site: Presidential Medal of Freedom
Background
The award is normally given around July 4th each year, but also at other times at the discretion of the president. The final recipients are selected by the president, but nominations for the award are considered. The medal has been awarded to some more than once, and also posthumously.Official Site: Presidential Medal of FreedomSymbolism
The white star represents the United States' efforts in the defense of freedom and democracy. The eagles represent the early struggle of the colonial U.S. for freedom. The constellation of stars in blue background is from the Coat of Arms of the United States. An oak wreath shows the quality of strength.JFK Library: Presidential Medal of Honor-
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