WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama named 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. Senators Who Received the Medal of Honor Date Awarded Senate Service; Jul 21, 1861: Adelbert Ames (R-MS) Mar 29, 1899: 1870–1874: Dec 13, 1862 Composite by Kenna Lee/Coffee or Die Magazine. As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month draws to a close on Memorial Day, we decided to look back at the 33 Medal of Honor recipients belonging to that diverse group. Since the end of the Philippine-American War in 1899, 33 US soldiers with Asian or Pacific Islander roots have With this announcement, the Carnegie Medal has been awarded to 10,405 individuals since the inception of the Pittsburgh-based Fund in 1904. Each of the recipients or their survivors will receive a financial grant. Throughout the 119 years since the Fund was established by industrialist-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, nearly $45 million has been The name "Silver Star" originated in World War I because of the 3/6" silver star that is displayed in the center of the medal. The Silver Star Medal remained exclusively an Army decoration until August 7, 1942, nearly a year after World War II began. On that date, the Silver Star Medal was expanded by an Act of Congress for award by the Navy Their actions must also go beyond the usual expectations of bravery in battle. 2. The Navy Cross is second only to the Medal of Honor. The Navy Cross is the second-highest military decoration that members of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps can receive, second only to the Medal of Honor. It is the equivalent of the Army’s Distinguished Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his work as a successful developer in New York City. (1986) President's Medal by the Freedom Foundation for his support of youth programs (1995) Muhammad Ali Entrepreneur Award (2007) Unicorn Children's Foundation Shining Star Award (2008) Palm Tree Award by the Palm Beach Police Foundation (2010) We have linked to these under the alphabetical listings. For a list of recipients born in, accredited to and Medals earned in Rhode Island, click here: Rhode Island. ASTEN, Charles (Civil War) St. Francis Cemetery (Sect 22, Lot 111), Pawtucket, RI Buried as Michael C. Asten. LAT 41.8646 LON -71.4085. March 18, 2014 at 3:58 p.m. EDT. President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to 24 veterans Tuesday, most of whom were initially passed over because they were Hispanic, Jewish or African American 3FZi.

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