List of notable Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

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This is a list of well-known recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, grouped by the aspect of life in which they are/were renowned.

Contents

[edit] Academia

[edit] Architecture

[edit] Computing

[edit] Economics

[edit] Education

[edit] History

[edit] Literature

[edit] Medicine

[edit] Philosophy

[edit] Science

[edit] Sociology

[edit] Arts

[edit] Art

[edit] Dance

[edit] Film

[edit] Music

[edit] Photography

[edit] Business and economics

[edit] Environmentalism

[edit] Law

[edit] Media

[edit] Journalism

[edit] Radio

[edit] Television

[edit] Philanthropy

[edit] Politics and government

[edit] Activists

[edit] Diplomacy

[edit] Espionage

[edit] Military

[edit] Other heads of state or government

[edit] U.S. Cabinet Members

[edit] U.S. First Ladies

[edit] U.S. Members of Congress

[edit] U.S. Presidents

[edit] U.S. Vice Presidents

[edit] Other political figures

[edit] Religion

[edit] Sport

Muhammed Ali's Presidential Medal of Freedom on display at the Ali Center
Muhammed Ali's Presidential Medal of Freedom on display at the Ali Center

[edit] Humanitarian

[edit] Other notable people

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ Although Berg was better-known as a baseball player, he was awarded the medal for his espionage activities during World War II. He turned down the medal during his lifetime; it was re-awarded after his death, with his sister accepting on his behalf.

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