Presidential Medal of Freedom - Wikipedia
WEBThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States, alongside the Congressional Gold Medal.
List of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients - Wikipedia
WEBPresident Barack Obama awarded 118 medals, the most of any president, followed by President Bill Clinton with 89 medal recipients. [4] Two people, Ellsworth Bunker and Colin Powell, are two-time recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to these 19 people …
WEBMay 5, 2024 · President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to a diverse group of 19 people, including Phil Donahue, Katie Ledecky, Michelle Yeoh and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the White House on Friday.
Presidential Medal of Freedom ] Definition, History, & Facts
WEBSep 1, 2024 · 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.”
President Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
WEBJul 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...
The Presidential Medal of Freedom - The White House
WEBThe 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.
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients - CNN
WEBJul 7, 2022 · President Joe Biden awarded the highest civilian honor to 17 people, including Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington, former congresswoman Gabrielle...
The Presidential Medal of Freedom Began as a World War II …
WEBFeb 6, 2020 · In 1963, John F. Kennedy reintroduced it as the “Presidential Medal of Freedom,” which a commander-in-chief could bestow for many types of service and achievements.
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, John McCain …
WEBWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 people Thursday, including former Rep. Gabby Giffords, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and the late Sen. John...
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore ... - CBS …
WEBMay 4, 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 Vice...