What is the highest civilian award in the United States that Ben Carson received in 2008?
Congressional Gold Medal
Medal of Honor
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Distinguished Service Medal
Answer
In 2008, Ben Carson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States. This award is given by the President of the United States to individuals who have made significant contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
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