PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM Definition & Meaning

Presidential Medal of Freedom

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a medal awarded by the president of the U.S. to any citizen who has made an exceptionally meritorious contribution to the security or national interest of the U.S., to world peace, or to cultural or other significant endeavors.

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Origin of Presidential Medal of Freedom¹

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; originally, its name was Medal of Freedom, established in 1945 by President Harry S. Truman to honor civilian serivce in World War II; its name was changed to its current name by President John F. Kennedy in 1963.

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She was the first female athlete to receive both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal and she is the founder of the Women’s Sports Foundation and the Women’s Tennis Assn.

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President Joe Biden awarded Simpson the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022, placing him on a roster that included five social justice activists; leaders in the medical, labor technology and entertainment fields; and Olympic athletes.

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In 2019, Woods was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom during the first Trump administration.

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Woods wore his Presidential Medal of Freedom, which was bestowed on him by Trump in 2019 during the president's first term.

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She was on hand when he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 and when he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2022.

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