SettingsPresidential Citizens Medal recipients
Alan M. Lovelace
Dr. Alan M. Lovelace (born September 4, 1929) was the Deputy Administrator of NASA from July 2, 1976 to July 10, 1981.
Dr. Alan M. Lovelace (born September 4, 1929) was the Deputy Administrator of NASA from July 2, 1976 to July 10, 1981.
Anthony Lewis
Anthony Lewis (born March 27, 1927, New York City) is a prominent liberal intellectual, writing for The New York Times op-ed page and The New York Review of Books, among other publications.
Anthony Lewis (born March 27, 1927, New York City) is a prominent liberal intellectual, writing for The New York Times op-ed page and The New York Review of Books, among other publications.
Archibald Cox
Archibald Cox, Jr., (May 17, 1912 – May 29, 2004) was an American lawyer and law professor who served as U.S. Solicitor General under President John F. Kennedy.
Archibald Cox, Jr., (May 17, 1912 – May 29, 2004) was an American lawyer and law professor who served as U.S. Solicitor General under President John F. Kennedy.
Arnold Orville Beckman
Arnold Orville Beckman was an American chemist who founded Beckman Instruments based on his 1934 invention of the pH meter, a device for measuring acidity.
Arnold Orville Beckman was an American chemist who founded Beckman Instruments based on his 1934 invention of the pH meter, a device for measuring acidity.
Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr.
Arthur B. ("A.B.") Culvahouse, Jr. (born Ten Mile, Tennessee, July 4, 1948) is the Chair of O’Melveny & Myers, an international law firm of more than 1,000 lawyers with offices around the world.
Arthur B. ("A.B.") Culvahouse, Jr. (born Ten Mile, Tennessee, July 4, 1948) is the Chair of O’Melveny & Myers, an international law firm of more than 1,000 lawyers with offices around the world.
Arthur Schneier
Rabbi Arthur Schneier, (b. March 20, 1930 in Vienna, Austria) Founder and President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation since 1965, and Senior Rabbi, Park East Synagogue, New York since 1962...
Rabbi Arthur Schneier, (b. March 20, 1930 in Vienna, Austria) Founder and President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation since 1965, and Senior Rabbi, Park East Synagogue, New York since 1962...
Betty Kwan Chinn
Betty Kwan Chinn (關惠群) Eureka, California philanthropist.
Betty Kwan Chinn (關惠群) Eureka, California philanthropist.
Bruce Cole
Bruce Cole is a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC He was born in Ohio and attended Case Western Reserve University.
Bruce Cole is a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC He was born in Ohio and attended Case Western Reserve University.
Burt Rutan
Elbert Leander "Burt" Rutan (born June 17, 1943) is an American aerospace engineer noted for his originality in designing light, strong, unusual-looking, energy-efficient aircraft.
Elbert Leander "Burt" Rutan (born June 17, 1943) is an American aerospace engineer noted for his originality in designing light, strong, unusual-looking, energy-efficient aircraft.
Charles Colson
Charles "Chuck" Wendell Colson was a Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1973 and later a noted Evangelical Christian leader and cultural commentator.
Charles "Chuck" Wendell Colson was a Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1973 and later a noted Evangelical Christian leader and cultural commentator.
Charles DeLisi
Charles DeLisi is the Metcalf Professor of Science and Engineering at Boston University, and also served as Dean of the College of Engineering from 1990 to 2000.
Charles DeLisi is the Metcalf Professor of Science and Engineering at Boston University, and also served as Dean of the College of Engineering from 1990 to 2000.
Charles Ruff
Charles Frederick Carson "Chuck" Ruff was a prominent American lawyer based in Washington, D.C., and was well-noted as White House Counsel, defending President Bill Clinton during his impeachmen...
Charles Frederick Carson "Chuck" Ruff was a prominent American lawyer based in Washington, D.C., and was well-noted as White House Counsel, defending President Bill Clinton during his impeachmen...
Claiborne Pell
Claiborne de Borda Pell was a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving six terms from 1961 to 1997, and was best known as the sponsor of the Pell Grant, which provides financial aid fund...
Claiborne de Borda Pell was a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving six terms from 1961 to 1997, and was best known as the sponsor of the Pell Grant, which provides financial aid fund...
Colin Powell
Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Constance Baker Motley
Constance Baker Motley (September 14, 1921 – September 28, 2005) was an African American civil rights activist, lawyer, judge, state senator, and President of Manhattan, New York City.
Constance Baker Motley (September 14, 1921 – September 28, 2005) was an African American civil rights activist, lawyer, judge, state senator, and President of Manhattan, New York City.
David Hermelin
David Hermelin was United States ambassador to Norway and a Detroit area philanthropist and entrepreneur and a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.
David Hermelin was United States ambassador to Norway and a Detroit area philanthropist and entrepreneur and a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.
David Ho (scientist)
David Da-i Ho is a Taiwanese AmericanAIDS researcher famous for pioneering the use of protease inhibitors in treating HIV-infected patients with his team.
David Da-i Ho is a Taiwanese AmericanAIDS researcher famous for pioneering the use of protease inhibitors in treating HIV-infected patients with his team.
David Manker Abshire
David Manker Abshire (born April 11, 1926) has served as a Special Counselor to President Reagan and was the U.S. Ambassador to NATO from 1983-1987.
David Manker Abshire (born April 11, 1926) has served as a Special Counselor to President Reagan and was the U.S. Ambassador to NATO from 1983-1987.
Dick Rutan
Richard Glenn "Dick" Rutan (born July 1, 1938) is an aviator who piloted the Voyager aircraft around the world non-stop with co-pilot Jeana Yeager.
Richard Glenn "Dick" Rutan (born July 1, 1938) is an aviator who piloted the Voyager aircraft around the world non-stop with co-pilot Jeana Yeager.
Dorothy Height
Dorothy Irene Height (March 24, 1912 – April 20, 2010) was an American administrator, educator, and social activist.
Dorothy Irene Height (March 24, 1912 – April 20, 2010) was an American administrator, educator, and social activist.
Edward Rowny
Lieutenant General Edward L. Rowny, born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1917 in a Polish family, was a U.S. Army general and an ambassador, chief U.S. negotiator in arms reduction talks with the Sovi...
Lieutenant General Edward L. Rowny, born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1917 in a Polish family, was a U.S. Army general and an ambassador, chief U.S. negotiator in arms reduction talks with the Sovi...
Edwin Feulner
Edwin John Feulner Jr has been since 1977 the President of the conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation.
Edwin John Feulner Jr has been since 1977 the President of the conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation.
Elinor Guggenheimer
Elinor Sophia Coleman "Ellie" Guggenheimer (11 April 1912 – 29 September 2008) was an American civic leader, author, and philanthropist in New York City.
Elinor Sophia Coleman "Ellie" Guggenheimer (11 April 1912 – 29 September 2008) was an American civic leader, author, and philanthropist in New York City.
Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson was the thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1985 until his death and was United States Secretary of Agriculture for both terms of the pr...
Ezra Taft Benson was the thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1985 until his death and was United States Secretary of Agriculture for both terms of the pr...
Fred Shuttlesworth
Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth (March 18, 1922 – October 5, 2011), born Freddie Lee Robinson, was a U.S. civil rights activist who led the fight against segregation and other forms of racism ...
Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth (March 18, 1922 – October 5, 2011), born Freddie Lee Robinson, was a U.S. civil rights activist who led the fight against segregation and other forms of racism ...
Hank Aaron
Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron, nicknamed "Hammer," or "Hammerin' Hank," is a retired American baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1954 through 1976.
Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron, nicknamed "Hammer," or "Hammerin' Hank," is a retired American baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1954 through 1976.
Helen Rodriguez-Trias
Dr. Helen Rodriguez-Trias M.D. (1929–December 27, 2001) was a pediatrician, educator and women rights activist.
Dr. Helen Rodriguez-Trias M.D. (1929–December 27, 2001) was a pediatrician, educator and women rights activist.
Howard W. Hunter
Howard William Hunter (November 14, 1907 – March 3, 1995) was the fourteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1994 to 1995.
Howard William Hunter (November 14, 1907 – March 3, 1995) was the fourteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1994 to 1995.
I. King Jordan
Irving King Jordan (born June 16, 1943 in Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania) became, in 1988, the first deaf president of Gallaudet University, the world's only university with all programs and services...
Irving King Jordan (born June 16, 1943 in Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania) became, in 1988, the first deaf president of Gallaudet University, the world's only university with all programs and services...
Irene Morgan
Irene Morgan, later known as Irene Morgan Kirkaldy, was an important predecessor to Rosa Parks in the successful fight to overturn segregation laws in the United States.
Irene Morgan, later known as Irene Morgan Kirkaldy, was an important predecessor to Rosa Parks in the successful fight to overturn segregation laws in the United States.
Jack Greenberg (lawyer)
Jack Greenberg (born December 22, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American attorney and legal scholar.
Jack Greenberg (born December 22, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American attorney and legal scholar.
Janice Langbehn
Janice K. Langbehn is a gay American activist and social worker, who became an activist as a result of the events surrounding the death of her partner, Lisa Marie Pond.
Janice K. Langbehn is a gay American activist and social worker, who became an activist as a result of the events surrounding the death of her partner, Lisa Marie Pond.
Joe Delaney
Joe Alton Delaney was an American football running back who played two seasons in the National Football League.
Joe Alton Delaney was an American football running back who played two seasons in the National Football League.
John C. Whitehead
John Cunningham Whitehead (born April 2, 1922) is an American banker and civil servant, currently a board member of the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation (WTC Memorial Foundation) and, unti...
John Cunningham Whitehead (born April 2, 1922) is an American banker and civil servant, currently a board member of the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation (WTC Memorial Foundation) and, unti...
John F. Seiberling
John Frederick Seiberling, Jr. (September 8, 1918 – August 2, 2008) was a United States Representative from Ohio.
John Frederick Seiberling, Jr. (September 8, 1918 – August 2, 2008) was a United States Representative from Ohio.
John H. Sengstacke
John Herman Henry Sengstacke (November 25, 1912 – May 28, 1997) was an African American newspaper publisher.
John Herman Henry Sengstacke (November 25, 1912 – May 28, 1997) was an African American newspaper publisher.
Jorge Muñoz
Jorge Muñoz, born 1964, founded the non-profit An Angel in Queens, an organization begun in the summer of 2004 that delivers free home-cooked meals in Queens.
Jorge Muñoz, born 1964, founded the non-profit An Angel in Queens, an organization begun in the summer of 2004 that delivers free home-cooked meals in Queens.
Kenneth Duberstein
Kenneth M. Duberstein (born April 21, 1944) served as U.S. President Ronald Reagan's White House Chief of Staff from 1988 to 1989.
Kenneth M. Duberstein (born April 21, 1944) served as U.S. President Ronald Reagan's White House Chief of Staff from 1988 to 1989.
Lane Kirkland
Joseph Lane Kirkland (March 12, 1922 – August 14, 1999) was a US labor union leader who served as President of the AFL-CIO for over sixteen years.
Joseph Lane Kirkland (March 12, 1922 – August 14, 1999) was a US labor union leader who served as President of the AFL-CIO for over sixteen years.
Larry Speakes
Larry M. Speakes (born September 13, 1939) is a former acting spokesman for the White House under President Ronald Reagan, having held the position from 1981 to 1987.
Larry M. Speakes (born September 13, 1939) is a former acting spokesman for the White House under President Ronald Reagan, having held the position from 1981 to 1987.
Lawrence Eagleburger
Lawrence Sidney Eagleburger was an American statesman and former career diplomat, who served briefly as the Secretary of State under President George H. W. Bush.
Lawrence Sidney Eagleburger was an American statesman and former career diplomat, who served briefly as the Secretary of State under President George H. W. Bush.
Max Kampelman
Max Kampelman, born Max Kampelmacher (born November 7, 1920), is an American diplomat.
Max Kampelman, born Max Kampelmacher (born November 7, 1920), is an American diplomat.
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is an American former professional boxer, philanthropist and social activist.
Muhammad Ali is an American former professional boxer, philanthropist and social activist.
Oseola McCarty
Oseola McCarty was a local washerwoman in Hattiesburg, Mississippi who became The University of Southern Mississippi’s most famous benefactor.
Oseola McCarty was a local washerwoman in Hattiesburg, Mississippi who became The University of Southern Mississippi’s most famous benefactor.
Pete Peterson
Douglas Brian "Pete" Peterson was a U.S. Air Force pilot who spent over six years as a prisoner of the North Vietnamese Army after his plane was shot down during the Vietnam War.
Douglas Brian "Pete" Peterson was a U.S. Air Force pilot who spent over six years as a prisoner of the North Vietnamese Army after his plane was shot down during the Vietnam War.
Presidential Citizens Medal
The Presidential Citizens Medal is the second highest civilian award in the United States, second only to the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Presidential Citizens Medal is the second highest civilian award in the United States, second only to the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Richard Armitage (politician)
Richard Lee Armitage, GCMG AC CNZM (born April 26, 1945) was the 13th United States Deputy Secretary of State, the second-in-command at the State Department, serving from 2001 to 2005.
Richard Lee Armitage, GCMG AC CNZM (born April 26, 1945) was the 13th United States Deputy Secretary of State, the second-in-command at the State Department, serving from 2001 to 2005.
Richard J. Meadows
Major Richard J. Meadows (June 16, 1931 – July 29, 1995) was a U.S. Army Special Forces officer who saw combat in U.S. wars from Korea to the Iran Hostage Rescue mission in 1980.
Major Richard J. Meadows (June 16, 1931 – July 29, 1995) was a U.S. Army Special Forces officer who saw combat in U.S. wars from Korea to the Iran Hostage Rescue mission in 1980.
Richard James Kerr
Richard James Kerr (born October 4, 1935) was deputy director of the C.I.A. from 1991-1992.
Richard James Kerr (born October 4, 1935) was deputy director of the C.I.A. from 1991-1992.
Robert C. Frasure
Robert C. Frasure (April 20, 1942 - August 19, 1995) was an American diplomat and the first United States Ambassador to Estonia following Estonia's regained independence from the Soviet Union.
Robert C. Frasure (April 20, 1942 - August 19, 1995) was an American diplomat and the first United States Ambassador to Estonia following Estonia's regained independence from the Soviet Union.
Robert Gates
Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is the 24th Chancellor of the College of William and Mary and a retired civil servant and university president who served as the 22nd United States...
Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is the 24th Chancellor of the College of William and Mary and a retired civil servant and university president who served as the 22nd United States...
Robert H. Michel
Robert Henry "Bob" Michel is an American Republican Party politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years.
Robert Henry "Bob" Michel is an American Republican Party politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years.
Robert M. Kimmitt
Robert M. Kimmitt was United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury under President George W. Bush.
Robert M. Kimmitt was United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury under President George W. Bush.
Robert P. George
Robert P. George (born July 10, 1955) is McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, where he lectures on constitutional interpretation, civil liberties and philosophy of law.
Robert P. George (born July 10, 1955) is McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, where he lectures on constitutional interpretation, civil liberties and philosophy of law.
Robert Rubin
Robert Edward Rubin served as the 70th United States Secretary of the Treasury during both the first and second Clinton administrations.
Robert Edward Rubin served as the 70th United States Secretary of the Treasury during both the first and second Clinton administrations.
Robert S. Martin
Robert S. Martin, Ph.D. (born 1949) is an American librarian, archivist, administrator, and educator.
Robert S. Martin, Ph.D. (born 1949) is an American librarian, archivist, administrator, and educator.
Roberto Clemente
Roberto Clemente Walker was a Puerto Rican baseball right fielder who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 through 1972.
Roberto Clemente Walker was a Puerto Rican baseball right fielder who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 through 1972.
Ron Brown (U.S. politician)
Ronald Harmon "Ron" Brown (August 1, 1941–April 3, 1996) was the United States Secretary of Commerce, serving during the first term of President Bill Clinton.
Ronald Harmon "Ron" Brown (August 1, 1941–April 3, 1996) was the United States Secretary of Commerce, serving during the first term of President Bill Clinton.
Ruby Bridges
Ruby Nell Bridges Hall (born September 8, 1954 in Tylertown, Mississippi) moved with her parents (Abon and Lucille Bridges) to New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of 4.
Ruby Nell Bridges Hall (born September 8, 1954 in Tylertown, Mississippi) moved with her parents (Abon and Lucille Bridges) to New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of 4.
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk was an American political theorist, moralist, historian, social critic, literary critic, and fiction author known for his influence on 20th century American conservatism.
Russell Kirk was an American political theorist, moralist, historian, social critic, literary critic, and fiction author known for his influence on 20th century American conservatism.
Samuel J. Heyman
Samuel J. Heyman (March 1, 1939 - November 7, 2009) was an American businessman, corporate raider, hedge fund owner, and philanthropist.
Samuel J. Heyman (March 1, 1939 - November 7, 2009) was an American businessman, corporate raider, hedge fund owner, and philanthropist.
Sidney R. Yates
Sidney Richard Yates (August 27, 1909–October 5, 2000) was a politician from the state of Illinois.
Sidney Richard Yates (August 27, 1909–October 5, 2000) was a politician from the state of Illinois.
Strom Thurmond
James Strom Thurmond (December 5, 1902 – June 26, 2003) was an American politician who served for forty-eight years as a United States Senator.
James Strom Thurmond (December 5, 1902 – June 26, 2003) was an American politician who served for forty-eight years as a United States Senator.
Vijaya Lakshmi Emani
Vijaya Lakshmi Emani was an Indian American social activist known for her work against domestic Violence, and civic leader amongst the Indian American community in Cleveland, Ohio.
Vijaya Lakshmi Emani was an Indian American social activist known for her work against domestic Violence, and civic leader amongst the Indian American community in Cleveland, Ohio.
Warren Rudman
Warren Bruce Rudman is an American attorney and Republican politician who served as United States Senator from New Hampshire between 1980 and 1993.
Warren Bruce Rudman is an American attorney and Republican politician who served as United States Senator from New Hampshire between 1980 and 1993.
William Huston Natcher
William Huston Natcher was a Democratic congressman, serving in the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1994.
William Huston Natcher was a Democratic congressman, serving in the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1994.
William R. Higgins
William Richard "Rich" Higgins (January 15, 1945 – July 6, 1990) was a United States Marine Corps colonel who was captured in 1988 while serving on a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missi...
William Richard "Rich" Higgins (January 15, 1945 – July 6, 1990) was a United States Marine Corps colonel who was captured in 1988 while serving on a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missi...
Zachary Fisher
Zachary Fisher (September 26, 1910 - June 4, 1999) was a Jewish American philanthropist who was notable for his charity work for members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.
Zachary Fisher (September 26, 1910 - June 4, 1999) was a Jewish American philanthropist who was notable for his charity work for members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.