Celebrities & Presidential Medal of Freedom Fun Facts, Stories & Updates

Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the president of the United States to recognize people who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors". The Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal are the highest civilian awards of the United States. The award is not limited to U.S. citizens and, while it is a civilian award, it can also be awarded to military personnel and worn on the uniform.
It was established in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, superseding the Medal of Freedom that was established by President Harry S. Truman in 1945 to honor civilian service during World War II.

Did anyone deserve the Medal of Freedom more than Stevie? 🥰

Barack Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

He received the Medal of Freedom a day after being diagnosed with cancer. 🎗

I'm not crying, you're crying! Ellen got the Medal of Freedom in 2016. 👏

Denzel's 'Medal of Freedom' is the highest civilian honor in the U.S.! 🇺🇸

Did anyone deserve the Medal of Freedom more than Dylan? ❤️

Did anyone deserve the Medal of Freedom more than Oprah? 🏅