The President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service shall be presented by the President to civilian officers or employees of the Federal Government for the best achievements having current impact in improving Government operations or serving the public interest.
On the recordDecember 11, 1961
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Executive Order 10979—Amendment of Executive Order No. 10717, Establishing the President's Award for Distinguished...
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