February 21, 1984 The President today announced his intention to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award of our government, at a luncheon to be held at the White House on March 26, 1984. The following individuals will be awarded this prestigious award by the President: Senator Howard Baker, for his contribution in the field of government service; James Cagney, for his contribution in the field of entertainment and the arts; Whittaker Chambers (posthumous), for his contribution in the field of public service; Leo Cherne, for his contribution in the field of government service and humanitarianism; Dr. Denton Cooley, for his contribution in the field of medicine and surgery; Tennessee Ernie Ford, for his contribution in the field of entertainment and the arts; Dr. Hector Garcia, for his contribution in the field of humanitarianism; Gen. Andrew Goodpaster, for his contribution in the field of international affairs; Lincoln Kirstein, for his contribution in the field of dance and the arts; Louis L'Amour, for his contribution in the field of literature and the arts; The Rev. Norman Vincent Peale, for his contribution in the field of theology; Jackie Robinson (posthumous), for his contribution in the field of sportsmanship; Egyptian President Anwar Sadat (posthumous), for his contribution in the field of world affairs and peace; and Eunice Kennedy Shriver, for her contribution in the field of mental retardation. Date 02/21/1984