Presidential Medal of Freedom

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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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/presidential-medal-of-freedom

Write what each word means, using the article.

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

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

1. When was Presidential Medal of Freedom built?Executive Order 11085, 1963
2. What is the award classification?Highest civilian decoration of the United States
3. What is the award degrees?Standard award and award 'with distinction'
4. Who can receive the medal?Anyone can receive it, even foreign nationals or soldiers, if they have made a big positive impact.
5. When was the medal created?It began in 1945 by President Truman to honor civilians who helped during World War II, and became the current medal in 1963 by President Kennedy.

Civilian Decoration: A formal award given to non-military personnel for outstanding service or achievement.
Executive Order: A directive issued by the President of the United States that has the force of law.
Conferral: The act of bestowing an honor or award upon someone.
Veneration: Great respect; reverence.