Hesburgh was honored by which two U.S. Presidents?
Reagan & Bush
Clinton & Obama
Kennedy & Johnson
Nixon & Ford
Answer
The renowned educator, Reverend Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., who served as the President of the University of Notre Dame for 35 years, had the distinct honor of being recognized by two esteemed U.S. Presidents. President Richard Nixon presented Hesburgh with the Medal of Freedom in 1964. Later, President Gerald Ford bestowed upon him the Congressional Gold Medal in 1977, recognizing his exceptional contributions to education, civil rights, and public service.
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