Awards & Winners

Presidential Medal of Freedom

Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the President of the United States and is—along with the comparable Congressional Gold Medal, bestowed by an act of U.S. Congress—the highest civilian award of the United States. It recognizes those individuals who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors". The award is not limited to U.S. citizens and, while it is a civilian award, it can also be awarded to military personnel and worn on the uniform. It was established in 1963 and replaced the earlier Medal of Freedom that was established by President Harry S Truman in 1945.

Check all the winners of Presidential Medal of Freedom presented under Presidential Medal of Freedom since 1945 .


Álvaro Uribe

(For his work to improve the lives of his citizens and for his efforts to promote democracy, human rights and peace abroad.)

William Safire

(Awarded by George W. Bush)

Tommy Franks

(an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors)

Eunice Kennedy Shriver

(awarded by Ronald Reagan)

Neil Armstrong

(Space exploration \u2013 Awarded with Distinction)