“Presidential Medal of Freedom”
“The medal may be awarded to an individual more than once; Colin Powell received two awards; Ellsworth Bunker received both of his awards With Distinction. It may also be awarded posthumously; examples (in chronological order) include John F. Kennedy, Pope John XXIII, Lyndon Johnson, Paul “Bear” Bryant, Thurgood Marshall, Cesar Chavez, Roberto Clemente, Jack Kemp...”The Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin wipes a tear after being honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom “
“President Barack Obama talks with Stephen Hawking in the Blue Room of the White House before a ceremony presenting him and 15 others the Presidential Medal of Freedom, August 12, 2009.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
Correct - Medal of Freedom. The highest civilian honor bestowed by the Us, I believe.