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John F. Kennedy, USN – President of the United States who was awarded the medal as commanding officer of Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 during World War II. [8] Don Shipley, USN, Former Navy SEAL and Stolen valor activist; Britt K. Slabinski, USN, Medal of Honor recipient, Navy SEAL; James E. Williams, USN, Medal of Honor recipient, Vietnam War
The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces, which was first created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John F. Kennedy. The medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who, after July 1, 1958, participated in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the ...
President John F. Kennedy with the Boston Celtics, January 1963. Kennedy was a fan of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox and the National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics. [452] [453] Growing up on Cape Cod, Kennedy and his siblings developed a lifelong passion for sailing. [454] He also took up
John F. Kennedy: World War II – Navy and Marine Corps Medal: Commanded a PT boat. Earned Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism in the PT-109 Incident. [21] George H. W. Bush: World War II – Distinguished Flying Cross: Years of service: 1942–1955 (on active service 1942–1945).
However, the first recipients selected by President John F. Kennedy before his assassination were formally awarded by his successor in office, Lyndon B. Johnson. [3] President Barack Obama awarded 118 medals, the most of any president, followed by President Bill Clinton with 89 medal recipients. [4]
50th anniversary Kennedy silver half dollar : John F. Kennedy Eagle surrounded by 50 stars Authorized: 300,000 (max number of sets containing each coin) Uncirculated: 225,000 D 225,000 S (enhanced) Proof: 225,000 P 225,000 W (reverse cameo) 50¢ 50th anniversary Kennedy high relief half dollar : John F. Kennedy Eagle surrounded by 50 stars
President John F. Kennedy established the Medal of Freedom in 1963. Intended to recognize a wide variety of people, the award is created to honor civilians who have contributed to the "interests ...
[4] The award is not limited to U.S. citizens, and, while it is a civilian award, it can also be awarded to military personnel and worn on the uniform. It was established in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, superseding the Medal of Freedom that was initially established by President Harry S. Truman in 1945 to honor civilian service.