The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the supreme civilian decoration that can be awarded in discretion of the president, whereas its predecessor, the Medal of Freedom, was inferior in …

This is a partial list of recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, listed chronologically within the aspect of life in which each recipient is or was renowned.

Former President Donald Trump rankled many U.S. service members and veterans at a recent campaign event where he compared the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Medal of Honor.

Jan 4, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of …

Between 1963 and 2025, the Presidential Medal of Freedom was awarded 673 times to 670 individuals and one group (the Apollo 13 Mission Operations Team); two people (Ellsworth …

Jan 28, 2022 · It lists details about the establishment, criteria, selection process, and presentation of each of the major presidential and congressional awards: Congressional Award, …

Dec 10, 2024 · It provides details about the establishment, criteria, selection process, and presentation of five presidential and congressional awards: the Congressional Award, …

Jan 4, 2025 · President Biden is awarding the Medal of Freedom to 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Fannie Lou Hamer and prominent political leaders such as former …

The Congressional Gold Medal is the oldest and highest civilian award in the United States, alongside the Presidential Medal of Freedom. [1] It is bestowed by vote of the United States …

The Congressional Gold Medal is an award bestowed by the United States Congress. It is Congress’s highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and …