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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
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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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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 Freedom -
Symbolism
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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Official Site: Presidential Medal of Freedom
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WashingtonPost.com: Bush Awards Medals of Freedom to Three Allies
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University of Michigan: Executive Order 11085
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YouTube Video: President Bush Presents the Medal of Freedom (Time: 7:19) (January 13, 2009)
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A re-broadcast of an hour with John Hope Franklin, Professor Emeritus of history at Duke University, which originally aired December 1, 2005. Franklin's autobiography, "Mirror To America", tells the story of American racial relations during...
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Biographical profile of publishing tycoon Walter Annenberg, owner of newspapers, and television and radio stations, including the Philadelphia Inquirer and WFIL in Philadelphia. Annenberg also founded TV Guide and Seventeen magazines. He s...
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Remarks on presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom.(Week Ending Friday, November 11, 2005): An article from: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents - $5.95
This digital document is an article from Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, published by U.S. Government Printing Office on November 14, 2005. The length of the article is 2776 words. The page length shown above is based on a typ...
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Dr. Pedro Jose Greer, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, has agreed to participate in Cubamerican.
@meghan_95p | November 10, 2009 08:48 AM -
The Congressional Medal of Honor is not the same thing as the Presidential Medal of Freedom. http://tinyurl.com/ycy9ltb
@gandalf23 | November 09, 2009 09:13 PM -
On this day in 2005, Muhammad Ali was awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom.
@AliDailyQuote | November 09, 2009 05:04 PM -
@ Glide. Presidential Medal of Freedom Awarded recepient: Dr. Lowery is speaking. best known for his benediction at the Obama innauguration
@darren517 | November 08, 2009 06:42 PM -
http://bit.ly/2xg3OL I think Sgt Munley should get the Presidential Medal of Freedom
@gvrtwpkwy | November 07, 2009 06:41 AM
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