A board created for recommending civilians for awards from the U.S. Federal government for distinguished service. Established by Executive Order 11085 by PresidentJohn F. Kennedy on February 22, 1963, the board recommends to the President people to be awarded national honors such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Jump to: navigation, search The President of the United States (often abbreviated POTUS) is the head of state of the United States. ... Jump to: navigation, search John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to as Jack Kennedy or JFK, was the 35th President of the United States (1961–1963). ... Jump to: navigation, search February 22 is the 53rd day of every year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1963 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search The Presidential Medal of Freedom The Presidential Medal of Freedom is one of the two highest civilian awards in the United States, considered the equivalent of the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor. ...
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is one of the two highest civilianawards in the United States, considered the equivalent of the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor.
The medal is awarded annually, on or near the Fourth of July, and at other times as chosen by the President.
The badge of the Presidential Medal of Freedom is in the form of a golden star with white enamel, with a red enamel pentagon behind it; the central disc bears thirteen gold stars on a blue enamel background (taken from the crest of the U.S. coat-of-arms) within a golden ring.
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