sash and star decoration (the Chief Commander degree of the Legion of Merit-which may only be awarded to foreign heads of state-is a star decoration but without a sash). civilian neck decoration and, if awarded with Distinction, is the only U.S. Kennedy established the presidential version of the decoration in 1963 through Executive Order 11085, with unique and distinctive insignia, vastly expanded purpose, and far higher prestige. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the supreme civilian decoration in the United States, whereas the Medal of Freedom was inferior in precedence to the Medal for Merit the Medal of Freedom was awarded by any of three Cabinet secretaries, whereas the Medal for Merit was awarded by the president, as is the Presidential Medal of Freedom. As of January 2022, 26 people have been awarded the medal with distinction, amounting to approximately 4% of all awards. In 2017, President Barack Obama stated receiving the award with distinction indicates "an additional level of veneration" in a class of individuals already held in the highest esteem. There are no specific criteria for receiving the award with distinction Executive Order 11085 simply specifies that the award should come in two degrees, and hence any decision to award the higher degree is entirely at the discretion of the president. Truman in 1945 to honor civilian service during World War II. Kennedy, superseding the Medal of Freedom that was established by President Harry S. It was established in 1963 by President John F.
citizens and, while it is a civilian award, it can also be awarded to military personnel and worn on the uniform. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the president of the United States to recognize people 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 Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal are the highest civilian awards of the United States.
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