Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA and the ally of President Donald Trump, would win the presidential medal of the freedom-themes of the American Civilian honest.
Trump, who addressed the Pentagon ceremony, which described the attacks of September 11, 2001, announced: “I am pleased to announce that I will soon make Charlie Kirk, the presidential freedom medal.
“Charlie was a huge generation, the freedom champion and inspiration for millions and millions of people. Our prayers are with his wonderful wife Erika and his beautiful children, fantastic people,” he continued.
Charlie Kirk, 31, spoke at an outdoor event at the University of Utah when a single shot from a nearby building was fired and immediately killed him. The shooter, 22 -year -old Tyler Robinson, was arrested a few days later after his father recognized him in the photographs of the FBI.
The presidential medal for freedom will probably be held today, October 14, in which a right -wing social activist will be honored.
What is the presidential medal of freedom?
Presidential Freedom Medal is the highest civil honor in the United States. Provided by the president – in this case Donald Trump – recognizes the individual for excellent contributions across fields, such as public service, art, science and other areas of national importance.
He was former President Harry and Truman, who issued his first executive order in July 1945 to create a freedom medal in honor of civilians who “carried out a deductible act or service that helped during the war” or one of his allies abroad. “
During the Korean War, Truman expanded the capacity of the medal to cover the actions performed during “any period of national emergency”.
In 1955, former President Dwight D Eisenhower called on “Merit Prizes…, so we can honor our fellow citizens who greatly contribute to the development of our civilization”.
In 1963, President John F Kennedy renamed the “Presidential Freedom Medal”.
How is the winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom selected?
According to Congress.gov, the President can grant the medal “any person recommended to the president for granting a medal or any person selected by the president on his own initiative.”
The medal is often presented at the annual White House ceremony.
In 1963 and 2025, the presidential medal of freedom was awarded 673 times.
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