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Congressional Research Service: 'Presidential Medal of Freedom'
May 04, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 4 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47639) on May 3, 2024, entitled "Presidential Medal of Freedom" by research librarian Ben Leubsdorf.

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SUMMARY

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is considered the U.S. government's highest civilian honor. Awarded by the President, it is often presented to individuals to recognize a lifetime of significant achi . . .

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