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