Medal of Freedom
noun phrase
: a U.S. decoration awarded to civilians for meritorious achievement in any of various fields
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The project is nothing but a big swing, daring to take on one of the biggest myths of 20th century culture — a transformative artist who sold 125 million albums, has won Grammys, an Oscar, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Nobel Prize in Literature, the only musician ever to do so.
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Jordan Hoffman, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
Jimmy Carter's Grandson Shares The 2 Things That Have Helped The Former President Live To 100
In 1998, Carter was one of five recipients of the United Nations' Human Rights Prize and 1999, both he and wife Rosalynn were awarded the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Clinton presented the Medal of Freedom to Carter and Rosalynn Carter In 1999.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
Over a six-decade-ong career, Rivera won multiple Tony awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was the first Latina to receive the Kennedy Center Honors.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Jordan Hoffman, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
Jimmy Carter's Grandson Shares The 2 Things That Have Helped The Former President Live To 100
In 1998, Carter was one of five recipients of the United Nations' Human Rights Prize and 1999, both he and wife Rosalynn were awarded the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Clinton presented the Medal of Freedom to Carter and Rosalynn Carter In 1999.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
Over a six-decade-ong career, Rivera won multiple Tony awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was the first Latina to receive the Kennedy Center Honors.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Medal of Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medal%20of%20Freedom. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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