why did the former receive this medal?
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i know why the caged bird sings poem explanation It is a coming-of-age story that illustrates how strength of character and a love of literature can help overcome racism and trauma. who is the author of this poem? Maya Angelou. where was she born? St. Louis, Missouri. was she the only child? No, she was the second child. did she receive any rewards? Yes,  the Spingarn Medal, the National Medal of Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. what is the latter medal about? The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the president of the United States to recognize people who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors". by which us president was she given this ? UNANSWERABLE any other famous personalities who have received this medal? Colin Powell, Ellsworth Bunker, etc.
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Presidential Medal of Freedom [SEP] History of the award
Similar in name to the Medal of Freedom, but much closer in meaning and precedence to the Medal for Merit, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is currently the supreme civilian decoration in precedence in the United States, whereas the Medal of Freedom was inferior in precedence to the Medal for Merit; the Medal of Freedom was awarded by any of three Cabinet secretaries, whereas the Medal for Merit was awarded by the president, as is the Presidential Medal of Freedom. President John F. Kennedy established the current decoration in 1963 through , with unique and distinctive insignia, vastly expanded purpose, and far higher prestige.