Summary

Source CONUS Archive
Record ID 274383
Story Slug PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON / MEDALS OF FREEDOM (1995)
Location WASHINGTON, DC
Format TVD
Date 9-29-1995
Archive Time 15:34
TRT 4:39
Supers 1) Peggy Chaven 2) William Coleman, Jr 3) Joan Ganz Cooney 4) John Hope Franklin 5) A. Leon Higginboth 6) John Sandige 7) C. Everett Koop 8) Gaylord Nelson 9) Walter Reuther 10) James Ronse 11) Willie Velasquez 12) Lew Wasserman
Video Description President Bill Clinton presenting medals
Script (SUGGESTED TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO) Unknown Speaker 0:01 Many have decried the quality of television. Peggy Chevan has done something about it, making a real and positive difference in the lives of young Americans. Unknown Speaker 0:15 in Educational Fund, William Pullman has inspired and enlightened us on our journey toward equality for all Americans. Unknown Speaker 0:26 Love for learning, tolerance and cooperation Unknown Speaker 0:36 have been and he has encouraged each of us to look forward to where we are going. Unknown Speaker 0:45 And the heart of a passionate activist, Judge Higginboth has proven to be one of our constitutions greatest defenders, and one of the qualities staunchest allies. Unknown Speaker 0:57 Gratitude accepting, accepting for Mr. Johnson is John Byron Sandige. And an extraordinary public servant who insist on placing integrity above ideology. C. Everett Koop exemplifies what is best about the American character. Unknown Speaker 1:14 Planet. gala Nelson's lifelong commitment has enabled millions to recognize and treasure nature's priceless beauty, preserving it for generations of Americans to come with Ditmar. Unknown Speaker 1:31 economies and fundamentally improve the quality of life for citizens across America Unknown Speaker 1:42 too soon, we'll be Vasquez's legacy lives on and all who seek to make our democracy truly representative of America's diversity. Accepting familiar Mr. Velasquez is chain Unknown Speaker 2:01 achievement and service reflects the best qualities of the American dream. Unknown Speaker 2:13 Service has done something about making a real and positive difference in the lives of young Americans. Unknown Speaker 2:37 Secretary of Transportation and his chairman of the board of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational fun William Coleman has inspired and enlighten us on our journey toward equality of all Americans. Unknown Speaker 3:21 The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor given to civilians in the United States. Unknown Speaker 3:28 It has a special history established 50 years ago by President Truman to honor noble service in time of war. In 1963, President Kennedy expanded its purpose, making it an honor for distinguished civilian service in peacetime. Unknown Speaker 3:45 The 12 Americans we honored today embody the best qualities in our national character. All have committed themselves both publicly and privately, to expanding the circle of freedom and the opportunities the responsible exercise of freedom brings at home and around the world. Unknown Speaker 4:07 In this time of change, where people's living patterns and working patterns are undergoing such dramatic transformation. Unknown Speaker 4:17 It is necessary and fashionable to focus on new ideas and new visions of the future. Unknown Speaker 4:24 We are here today to celebrate people who have always been for change and who have changed America for the better but who have done it based on the enduring values that make this country great
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