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Why is the presidential medal of freedom considered the highest honor?
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∙ 12y ago
1. Given by President to the best of the best, therefore highest honor
2. It's kind of an opinion
So... That's my answer!
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The highest honor that the U.S. government can give civilian is the what?
Medal of Freedom for Civilians
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Because he made it so their is freedom in the living room.
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Has anyone received both the Medal of Honor and the Medal of Freedom?
To date. only one person has been awarded BOTH the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. General James H. Doolittle
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What was the year that Rosa parks was presented with the Freedom Award?
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21 gun salute................
Did Rosa parks have any certificate?
Rosa Parks received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1996 and the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1999.
What is the name of the medal Barack Obama gave to Maya Angelou?
She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for 2010 (the awards ceremony took place in early 2011). The Medal of Freedom is America's highest civilian honor, and it is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to world peace, to culture (music, literature, etc), or to some other endeavor that improved the society in some way.
What Medal of Honor is the highest award ever given by the US Government?
The highest US Military Medal is the Medal of Honor (Each US Armed Service has their own). The highest medals awarded by the US Government are the US Congressional Gold Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. They are of equal rank.
