presidential medal of freedom

Profiles over 300 individuals who have received the Presidental Medal of Freedom from 1963 when it was established by President John F. Kennedy through President Bill Clinton's awardees in 1996, includes a description of the citation of achievement accompanying each award and how the recipients established themselves in their fields.

Presents information on ten winners of the Presidential Medal of Freedom which was established in 1945 to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to life in the United States, whether through politics, sports, business, or the arts.