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Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Lowell Thomas
LOWELL THOMAS
Awarded by
President Gerald R. Ford
January 10, 1977
Pioneer radio and television commentator, war correspondent, author and explorer, Lowell Thomas has lived and fulfilled many dreams. His eloquent voice, his zest for living, his superb professionalism and patriotism have left a legacy of excellence with the millions who have seen and heard him over the years.
Born: 6-Apr-1892
Birthplace: Woodington, OH
Died: 29-Aug-1981
Location of death: Pawling, NY
Cause of death: Heart Failure
Author of books:
With Lawrence in Arabia (1924, nonfiction)
India: Land of the Black Pagoda (1930, nonfiction)
The Wreck of the Dumaru: A Story of Cannibalism in an Open Boat (1930, nonfiction)
Kabluk of the Eskimo (1932, nonfiction)
This Side of Hell: Dan Edwards, Adventurer (1932, nonfiction)
Rolling Stone: The Life and Adventures of Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore (1934, nonfiction)
Out of this World: Across the Himalayas to Forbidden Tibet (1950, nonfiction)
Back to Mandalay (1951, nonfiction)
Seven Wonders of the World (1956, nonfiction)
History As You Heard It (1957, nonfiction)
The Vital Spark: 101 Outstanding Lives (1959, biography)
Cavalcade of Europe (1960, nonfiction)
Raiders of the Deep (1964, nonfiction)
Good Evening Everybody: From Cripple Creek to Samarkand (1976, memoir)
So Long Until Tomorrow: From Quaker Hill to Kathmandu (1977, memoir)
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