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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “The Medal of Freedom is hereby re-established as the Presidential Medal of Freedom, with accompanying ribbons and…”

On the recordFebruary 21, 1963
The Medal of Freedom is hereby re-established as the Presidential Medal of Freedom, with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 11085—The Presidential Medal of Freedom

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