Kahneman immigrated to Israel, where he served in the Israel Defense Forces and trained as a psychologist. After escaping Nazi occupation in World War II, Dr. Senator Inouye was the first Japanese American to serve in Congress, representing the people of Hawaii from the moment they joined the Union.ĭaniel Kahneman is a pioneering scholar of psychology. He was later elected to the Hawaii Territorial House of Representatives, the United States House of Representatives, and the United States Senate. As a young man, he fought in World War II with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, for which he received the Medal of Honor. Bush in 2010.ĭaniel Inouye was a lifelong public servant. He also formed the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund with President George W. Following his second term, President Clinton established the Clinton Foundation to improve global health, strengthen economies, promote health and wellness, and protect the environment. Before taking office, he served as Governor and Attorney General of the State of Arkansas. President Clinton was the 42nd President of the United States. He also served in the Navy during World War II. Bradlee oversaw coverage of the Watergate scandal, successfully challenged the Federal Government over the right to publish the Pentagon Papers, and guided the newspaper through some of its most challenging moments. During his tenure as executive editor of The Washington Post, Mr. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977, his first year of eligibility.īen Bradlee is one of the most respected newsmen of his generation.
During his 19 seasons with the Chicago Cubs, he played in 11 All-Star Games, hit over 500 home runs, and became the first National League player to win Most Valuable Player honors in back-to-back years. Cub,” Ernie Banks is one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Watch video of the ceremony here or read more about each of the 2013 recipients below. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) President Barack Obama delivers awards the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom to Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Nov. Watch the interviews with the recipients here: Today, in a ceremony at the White House, President Obama added 16 names to that distinguished list. The medal has been presented to more than 500 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.” Kennedy, is our nation’s highest civilian honor. The Presidential Medal of Freedom, established 50 years ago by President John F. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Honorees are: Ernie Banks, Ben Bradlee, former President Bill Clinton, Daniel Inouye (posthumous), Daniel Kahneman, Richard Lugar, Loretta Lynn, Mario Molina, Sally Ride (posthumous), Bayard Rustin (posthumous), Arturo Sandoval, Dean Smith, Gloria Steinem, Cordy Tindell "C.T." Vivian, Patricia Wald, and Oprah Winfrey. President Barack Obama delivers remarks and awards the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom to honorees during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Nov.
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