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
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Fred McFeely Rogers, known professionally as Mister Rogers, was an American television personality, Presbyterian minister, and author. He was the creator, showrunner, and host of the preschool televis
Presidential Medal of Freedom
…receiving the award, in its unusual bow form, from President George H. W. Bush, 1991 Rosa Parks receives the award from President Bill Clinton, 1996. Fred Rogers smiles as he receives the award from President George W. Bush, 2002. Bob Dylan receives the Medal from President Barack Obama, 2012. President Donald…
Rogers in 1988
Rogers in Latrobe High School's 1946 yearbook
Josie Carey and Rogers filming an Attic scene in The Children's Corner. Over Carey's shoulder is Daniel S. (Striped) Tiger, and to the right of Rogers is King Friday XIII.
Rogers in 1988, with his signature red sweater