Certificate of Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to General Colin L. Powell
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Certificate of Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to General Colin L. Powell

The White House, founded 1792 · July 3, 1991

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National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

General Colin Powell was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on July 3, 1991, by President George H. W. Bush. Along with the Congressional Gold Medal, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States. General Powell was awarded a second Presidential Medal of Freedom, with distinction, in 1993.

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