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What military awards did Colin Powell receive?
| Colin Powell | |
|---|---|
| Unit | 3rd Armored Division 23rd Infantry Division |
| Commands | Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff US Army Forces Command V Corps 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War Invasion of Panama Gulf War |
| Awards | Full list |
Did Colin Powell receive the Medal of Freedom?
Two people, Ellsworth Bunker and Colin Powell, are two-time recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Colin Powell received his second award with Distinction, while Ellsworth Bunker was given both of his awards with distinction. Ronald Reagan became the first living former President to get the award in 1993.
What degrees does Colin Powell have?
The George Washington University1971
The City College of New York1958National War CollegeMorris High School
Colin Powell/Education
Who gave Colin Powell the Medal of Freedom?
Two people have received the award twice: diplomat Ellsworth Bunker received the award from both JFK and LBJ, and General Colin Powell received the award from George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
What high school did Colin Powell attend?
Can a veteran receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
The Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal are the highest civilian awards of the United States. 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.
Why was Helen Keller awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded Keller with the esteemed medal, the highest civil honor for peacetime service. She was a leading humanitarian who overcame her own adversity of deafness and blindness only to dedicate her life to helping others.