Presidential Medal of Freedom: Outstanding individuals awarded this year
5 january 2025 в 21:13
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States, awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the nation’s life. From influential leaders to cultural icons, the medal recognizes those whose achievements have had a long-lasting impact on society.
Here’s what you need to know about this award and the individuals who recently received it at the beginning of this new year.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian award, presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant public or private efforts.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is usually awarded annually, although it does not follow a fixed schedule. It is usually presented during ceremonies conducted by the sitting president, most often in the last months of the year.
The award was established in 1963 by former President John F. Kennedy, the brother of the late Robert F. Kennedy.
Former President Harry Truman created a similar award, the Medal of Freedom, in 1945 to recognize citizens for significant contributions during World War II. This earlier version was primarily focused on military efforts and was later discontinued.
When Kennedy took office, he decided to restore and expand the concept, establishing the Presidential Medal of Freedom as a broader recognition of exceptional civilian contributions in all areas, not just those related to war.
Among the 19 recipients are:
«These nineteen Americans are great leaders who have made America better. They are great leaders because they are good people who have made outstanding contributions to their country and the world», - the White House statement said
Here’s what you need to know about this award and the individuals who recently received it at the beginning of this new year.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian award, presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant public or private efforts.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is usually awarded annually, although it does not follow a fixed schedule. It is usually presented during ceremonies conducted by the sitting president, most often in the last months of the year.
The award was established in 1963 by former President John F. Kennedy, the brother of the late Robert F. Kennedy.
Former President Harry Truman created a similar award, the Medal of Freedom, in 1945 to recognize citizens for significant contributions during World War II. This earlier version was primarily focused on military efforts and was later discontinued.
When Kennedy took office, he decided to restore and expand the concept, establishing the Presidential Medal of Freedom as a broader recognition of exceptional civilian contributions in all areas, not just those related to war.
Among the 19 recipients are:
«These nineteen Americans are great leaders who have made America better. They are great leaders because they are good people who have made outstanding contributions to their country and the world», - the White House statement said
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