President Herbert Hoover awarded Amelia Earhart the National Geographic Society's Special Gold Medal in 1932 for her solo transatlantic flight.
President Herbert Hoover awarded her the National Geographic Society Gold Medal
In 1932, after she became the first female aviator (or "aviatrix" as they were called back then) to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, President Herber Hoover awarded her the National Geographic Society's gold medal; and Congress also awarded her the Distinguished Flying Cross.
According to National Geographic magazine (November 2008) there were approximately 964,409 Purple Hearts awarded in the second world war.
She was awarded the National Geographic Society's gold medal by President Herbert Hoover her solo flight over the Atlantic in 1932. Congress awarded her the Distinguished Flying Cross for the same flight. She broke many speed and altitude flying records and made many firsts in her career.
It was awarded on February 25, 2010 by President Obama.
Ameilla Earhart was a bravewomen, and an early aviator, she won the cross for her flying skills.
Georgia O'Keefe was awarded the Gold Medal of Painting by the National Institute of Arts and Letters in 1970. President Gerald Ford gave her the Medal of Freedom in 1977. President Ronald Reagan awarded O'Keefe the National Medal of Arts in 1985.
In Trinidad and Tobago, national heroes are awarded through a formal recognition process established by the National Honors Act. The President, on the advice of the Prime Minister and the National Awards Committee, selects individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation’s history, culture, and development. Honorees receive the title of "National Hero" and are often recognized during national ceremonies, where they may be awarded medals or certificates. This recognition serves to honor their legacy and inspire future generations.
'Sarfarosh' was awarded National Award for Best Popular Film in 2000.
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President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded John Steinbeck the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.
The first Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award was awarded to Mother Teresa in 1992.