the nation’s highest military distinction, to seven U.S. Army veterans for acts of heroism during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Find out more below. What Is the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
As he described the medal as the civilian version of the Medal of Honor, he went on to opine that the Medal of Freedom was “much better” than the military’s top award, because those awarded ...
The Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction recognizes “individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace ...
President Biden is shown presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction to Pope Francis, on Jan. 11, 2025. (Credit: Cameron Smith/Office of White House.) Listen SÃO PAULO ...
was awarded last Friday at the White House with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States. Distinguished as “the best swimmer on the planet” and ...