What year did Hesburgh receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
1962
1964
1966
1970
Answer
The Presidential Medal of Freedom was bestowed upon Father Theodore Hesburgh in recognition of his outstanding contributions to society. Presented in 1964, this prestigious honor acknowledged Hesburgh's dedication to education, civil rights, and interfaith dialogue, cementing his legacy as a transformative figure in American history.
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