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List of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-presidential-medal-of-freedom-recipients

Step 2 · Questions

1. Who wrote List of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients?
2. What is the awarded by?
3. What is the award classification?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

Civilian Award
National Interests
Cultural Endeavors

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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Answer key (teacher copy)

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote List of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients?Presidential discretion, often informed by recommendations
2. What is the awarded by?The President of the United States
3. What is the award classification?The highest civilian award in the United States

Civilian Award: An honor bestowed upon individuals who are not members of the armed forces for distinguished service.
National Interests: The collective goals and priorities deemed essential for a nation's security, prosperity, and well-being.
Cultural Endeavors: Activities and achievements that contribute to the arts, humanities, and the overall cultural richness of a society.