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The Presidential Medal of Freedom award is known as one of the highest most proudest awards to be given to a civilian offered in the United States. This award recognizes individuals who have made contributions to either, security, nation, and interests of peace and humanity in the United States. The award is not limited to citizens of United States. This is considered a civilian award but also may be awarded to military and personnel and worn on the uniform. The award was established by President Harry Truman in 1945 to honor civilian services during World War II. In 1963 President John F. Kennedy revived the medal through Executive order# 11085 to be created with a totally different insignia which vastly expanded the purpose and giving it more prestige. This is a yearly award and is given at a time decided by the Chief Executive Officer of the United States. The award can be received more than once.
This year 15 persons received the Medal of Freedom on February 15, 2011 presented by President Obama. This year's award included the following recipients in alphabetical order Poetess/Author,Maya Angelou, Former President George H.W. Bush, and also Basketball great Bill Russell.
Congratulations to all.
Posted By: MIISRAEL Bride
Wednesday, February 16th 2011 at 2:39PM
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