Medal of Freedom
noun phrase
: a U.S. decoration awarded to civilians for meritorious achievement in any of various fields
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Garwin received awards for his contributions to science and national policy, including a 2002 National Medal of Science, presented by President George W. Bush, and a 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded by President Barack Obama.
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Amanda Davis, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Aug. 2025
In 2009: President Barack Obama posthumously awarded Harvey Milk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Three years prior, President Richard Nixon awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
For his service to the US space program, Lovell was awarded the NASA Distinguished Service and Exceptional Service medals; the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, and Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2025
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Amanda Davis, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Aug. 2025
In 2009: President Barack Obama posthumously awarded Harvey Milk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Three years prior, President Richard Nixon awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
For his service to the US space program, Lovell was awarded the NASA Distinguished Service and Exceptional Service medals; the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, and Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2025
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“Medal of Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medal%20of%20Freedom. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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