To date. only one person has been awarded BOTH the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. General James H. Doolittle
Because he made it so their is freedom in the living room.
All but the Medal of Honor
Ann Walker was awarded the Medal of Honor on November 11, 1865
Some 3408 people (3407 men and one woman) have received the Congressional Medal of Honor for an act of highest valor. I know of no one being awarded it for a song. The band Restless Heart recorded a song "The Torch of Freedom" (2003) that is featured on the official web site of the Congressional Medal of Honor. A link is provided that will take the curious party to the site where the song can be heard.
Rosa Parks received the Congressional Gold Medal in 1999. It is the highest award presented by the US Legislature but is not related to and should never be confused with the Medal of Honor which is awarded for military valor.
No. He couldn't have because he was never in the military. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.
Rosa Parks received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1996 and the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1999.
To date, only one person received both the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom: General James H. Doolittle
Yes. Most of the time, when you are considered for Medal of Honor, you have been wounded, and still continue to put your life at risk for others.
Charles Lindbergh who was awarded by the USA a Medal of Honor, received from NAZI GERMANY before the start of WWII their equivalent of the US Medal of Honor.
Medal of Freedom for Civilians
All but the Medal of Honor
Because he made it so their is freedom in the living room.
To date, only ONE American has been awarded BOTH. General James H. Doolittle
Yes, Buzz Aldrin has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, and the NASA Distinguished Service Medal.
87 African-Americans have received the Medal of Honor. found on http://www.navy.mil/moh/faq.html
Medal of Honor - 1999 VG is rated/received certificates of: USA:T