In which year did Ridgway receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
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In 1986, General Matthew Ridgway was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his outstanding service as the eighth Army Chief of Staff. Ridgway was a decorated war hero who had served in both World War II and the Korean War. He was a brilliant strategist and leader who was known for his courage and determination.
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