7 people including late singer Elvis Presley awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
United States President Donald Trump will present 7 distinguished individuals including late singer Elvis Presley 2018 Presidential Medal of Freedom on November 16, 2018.
These seven awardees includes three posthumous recipients- Music legend Elvis Presley, baseball great Babe Ruth and late Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia. Other four are philanthropist and heavyweight political donor Miriam Adelson and two football Hall of Famers- quarterback Roger Staubach and defensive tackle Alan Page, who later became first African American to serve on Minnesota Supreme Court.
About Presidential Medal of Freedom
It is United States’ highest civilian award. It is awarded to individuals with exceptional meritorious service to security or national interests of US, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. It was established in 1945 by President Truman, to recognize notable service in war. In 1963, President Kennedy reintroduced it as an honor for distinguished civilian service in peacetime. Majority of awardees are US citizens, but individuals from other countries are also eligible.
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News
Topics: Alan Page • Antonin Scalia • Awards • Babe Ruth • Donald Trump • Elvis Presley • Miriam Adelson • Presidential Medal of Freedom • Roger Staubach • United States
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Dr.Cajetan Coelho
Hearty congratulations to all.
Dr.Cajetan Coelho
Hearty congratulations to all.