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| − | The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor bestowed by the President of the [[United States]] on a civilian. It was established by Executive Order 11085 in 1963. | + | The '''Presidential Medal of Freedom''' is the highest honor bestowed by the [[President of the United States|President]] of the [[United States]] on a civilian. It was established by Executive Order 11085 in 1963. |
This Medal may be awarded by the President "to any person who has made an especially meritorious contribution to (1) the security or national interests of the United States, or (2) world peace, or (3) cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." | This Medal may be awarded by the President "to any person who has made an especially meritorious contribution to (1) the security or national interests of the United States, or (2) world peace, or (3) cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." | ||
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*[[Whittaker Chambers]] | *[[Whittaker Chambers]] | ||
| + | *[[:Category:Presidential Medal of Freedom award winners]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:17, July 5, 2024
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor bestowed by the President of the United States on a civilian. It was established by Executive Order 11085 in 1963.
This Medal may be awarded by the President "to any person who has made an especially meritorious contribution to (1) the security or national interests of the United States, or (2) world peace, or (3) cultural or other significant public or private endeavors."