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1945 U.S. Medal of Freedom Recipients
The Presidential Medal of Freedom The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States.
It was established by President Harry Truman in 1945 to honor service during WWII. President John F. Kennedy revived the medal and began the tradition of awarding the medal annually, on or near July 4. The award is awarded to several people annually. Unlike many other US awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom can be awarded to non-US citizens. In 1945 it was known as the U.S. Medal of Freedom.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom recognizes individuals who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, or to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors."
Elaine Delhaye
Anna M. Rosenberg
Andrée de Jongh
Marie Louise Dissard
Ethel Kennedy Receiving Award for Late Husband June 5, 1981
President Reagan presents a medal in honor of Robert F. Kennedy to his widow, Ethel, during a ceremony in the Rose Garden, as Nancy looks on.
President Johnson Pins Soldier
10/26/66-Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam: President Johnson pins the Distinguished Service Cross on Sgt. Charles B. Morris, of Galax, Va., during ceremonies here Oct. 26, as the President was paying an unannounced visit to Vietnam.
Apollo 11 Astronauts at New York City Hall
L-R: Astronauts Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin with their medals alongside the Mayor of NYC, J. Lindsay and Thomas Paine, NASA administrator, after a parade that started from Grand Central Station. August 14, 1969
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Medal History
