What award did Ashe receive posthumously in 1993?
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Nobel Peace Prize
Congressional Gold Medal
Pulitzer Prize
Answer
The Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded posthumously to Ashe in 1993, is the highest civilian honor in the United States. It recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the security or national interests of the country, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. Ashe received this prestigious award for his exceptional achievements as a tennis champion, humanitarian, and civil rights activist.
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