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This is a partial list of recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, listed chronologically within the aspect of life in which each recipient is or was renowned. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded by the president of the United States to “any person recommended to the President for award of the Medal or any person selected by ...
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 "any person recommended to the President for award of the Medal or any person selected by the President upon his own initiative," [3] and was created to recognize people who have made "an ...
Pages in category "Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 683 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Ten Mississippians have been honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom since 1964. The state's recipients come from all walks of life: Civil Rights activists, musicians, writers — and even ...
The American Civil War (1861–1865) was a war between the United States (the Union) and the Southern states of the newly formed Confederate States of America under Jefferson Davis. The Medal of Honor was established during this conflict; 1523 were awarded (33 posthumously) for acts of bravery and gallantry in combat. [ 12 ]
Statement from the President, Washington D.C., 17 March 2020: At my direction, the United States Army will award the Presidential Unit Citation to the 30th Infantry Division. More than 75 years ago, Soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division slept in their foxholes after hastily taking defensive positions around the small town of Mortain, France.
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor (awarded by the President to public safety officers cited by the Attorney General) Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery—Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery—State and Local
Presidential Citizens Medal. In this category are the names of the recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal. The Presidential Citizens Medal is the second-highest civilian award bestowed by the President of the United States. The highest civilian award bestowed by the President of the United States is the Presidential Medal of Freedom.