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Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient
Javier Perez de Cuellar
JAVIER PEREZ DE CUELLAR
Awarded by
President George Bush
December 12, 1991
For 10 years of exceptionally distinguished service as Secretary-General of the United Nations, Javier Perez de Cuellar presided over the rebirth of that institution. With wisdom, vision, diplomacy, and skill, he forged a U.N. where cooperation in reaching common goals is replacing rhetoric and division.
His tireless dedication to conflict resolution, and economic and social concerns has contributed to a better world and ensured a strengthened U.N. more capable than ever of fulfilling its Charter.
His service has been marked by a singular devotion to humanitarian interests, including the life, security, and safety of individual people throughout the world.
The United States honors a servant of humankind who has advanced the cause of freedom and hope.
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