Medal of Freedom

noun phrase

: a U.S. decoration awarded to civilians for meritorious achievement in any of various fields

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Up this week is Tim Evans, a 28-year veteran of the Star who has won more than 50 awards, including the Casey Medal for reporting on children's issues and the Medal of Freedom from the University of Missouri. Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025 The Medal of Freedom, established in 1963, is awarded to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, or cultural or other significant public endeavors. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025 What is the Presidential Medal of Freedom? George Petras, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor that the president can bestow. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Medal of Freedom

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First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Medal of Freedom was in 1945

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“Medal of Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medal%20of%20Freedom. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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