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Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient
Dr. Jerome Hartwell Holland
DR. JEROME HARTWELL HOLLAND
Awarded by
President Ronald Reagan
May 23, 1985
Dr. Jerome Hartwell Holland, one of thirteen children in a small-town family in New York State, rose from poverty to become a leading educator, civil rights activist, author and diplomat. Dr. Holland dedicated his career to improving the lives of others, particularly his fellow black Americans, and to working for peace. A man of vigor and wisdom, Dr. Holland led a life of service, the memory of which today serves as an inspiration to millions.
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