List of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients - Wikipedia
WebPresident Barack Obama awarded 123 medals, the most ever, followed by President Ronald Reagan with 100 medal recipients. Two people, Ellsworth Bunker and Colin Powell, are two-time recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Presidential Medal of Freedom - Wikipedia
WebThe 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 …
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 United...
Presidential Medal of Freedom ] Definition, History, & Facts
WebMar 5, 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.”
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients - CNN
WebJul 7, 2022 · President Biden will award the Medal of Freedom to several posthumous honorees, including Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain and AFL-CIO President Richard...
Biden announces 17 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, …
WebUpdated on: July 1, 2022 / 7:23 PM EDT / CBS News. President Biden on Friday announced 17 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and former ...
Simone Biles and John McCain Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom ...
WebJul 7, 2022 · Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times. By Michael D. Shear. July 7, 2022. WASHINGTON — After conferring the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 17 people, including the gymnast Simone Biles and...
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Gabby Giffords, Simone Biles …
WebJuly 7, 20222:36 PM ET. By. Barbara Sprunt. Enlarge this image. President Biden presents gymnast Simone Biles with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, on...
WATCH: President Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Simone …
WebJul 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,...
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, John McCain …
WebJul 7, 2022 · WASHINGTON — 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...
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