Margaret Craig McNamara was the founder of the nonprofit children's literacy organization Reading is Fundamental and the wife of the United States Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.
Margaret McNamara with Ted Kennedy
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the joint-highest civilian award of the United States, alongside the Congressional Gold Medal. It is an award bestowed by decision of the president of the United S
Medal and accoutrements, including the service ribbon, miniature and lapel badge
The Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, as worn with white tie
A. Philip Randolph receiving the Medal from President Lyndon Johnson at one of the first ceremonies, 1964
Walt Disney receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Lyndon B. Johnson, 1964