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MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY \ THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991 \ 11:45 A.M.
THANK YOU. I'D LIKE TO WELCOME PRESIDENT FORD;
MEMBERS OF THE CABINET; AND FAMILIES OF THE RECIPIENTS
TO THE WHITE HOUSE. IT IS A SPECIAL HONOR TO HAVE THE
PRIVILEGE OF PRESENTING THE NATION'S HIGHEST CIVILIAN
AWARD, THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM.
SINCE THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL RECIPIENTS WERE
CHOSEN BY PRESIDENT JOHN KENNEDY IN 1963, SOME OF THE
WORLD'S MOST NOTABLE INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN HONORED.
- 2 -
IN THIS ADMINISTRATION ALONE, THE MEDAL HAS BEEN
AWARDED TO WAR HEROES LIKE GENERALS JIMMY DOOLITTLE AND
NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF; DIPLOMATS AND PUBLIC SERVANTS LIKE
JIM BAKER, MARGARET CHASE SMITH AND DOUGLAS DILLON;
WORLD-FAMOUS ENTERTAINERS SUCH AS LUCILLE BALL, AND,
JUST LAST YEAR, A WORLD LEADER OF ENORMOUS
CONSEQUENCE -- FORMER PRIME MINISTER MARGARET THATCHER.
- 3 -
EACH OF THESE EXTRAORDINARY INDIVIDUALS WERE PIONEERS
IN THEIR OWN RIGHT, EACH A MONUMENT TO INDIVIDUAL
ACHIEVEMENT. I'LL NEVER FORGET THAT NOVEMBER NIGHT TWO
YEARS AGO WHEN LECH WALESA ACCEPTED HIS MEDAL RIGHT
HERE IN THIS ROOM -- SAYING THAT NOW, ONE OF THE
GREATEST DREAMS OF HIS LIFE HAD BEEN FULFILLED, BECAUSE
THIS MEDAL STOOD FOR THE FREEDOM OF A NATION AND THE
FREEDOM OF MANKIND.
II
- 4 -
TODAY, WE RECOGNIZE TEN MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE
ENRICHED THIS NATION -- WHETHER AS LEADERS OF POPULAR
MOVEMENTS, AS FRIENDS OF THE COMMON MAN, OR AS
INTELLECTUAL GIANTS. THEIR ACHIEVEMENT AND DEDICATION
ARE UNPARALLELED IN AMERICA, AND THEIR STANDARDS OF
EXCELLENCE ARE JUST AS TOWERING AS THEIR COMMITMENT TO
THE IDEAL OF FREEDOM. //
- 5 -
AUTHOR BILL BUCKLEY IS THE CELEBRATED FOUNDER OF
ONE OF THE LARGEST JOURNALS OF OPINION IN AMERICA. A
PREEMINENT INTELLECTUAL IN THE AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
MOVEMENT AND A DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR, BILL BUCKLEY
RAISED THE LEVEL OF POLITICAL DEBATE IN THIS COUNTRY
-- AND OUR NATION IS BETTER FOR IT. A TRUE
"RENAISSANCE MAN, II WE HONOR HIM TODAY FOR A LIFETIME OF
ACHIEVEMENT IN AMERICAN POLITICAL AND SOCIAL THOUGHT.//
- 6 -
CLERGYMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER REVEREND LEON
SULLIVAN HAS BEEN A VOICE OF REASON THROUGHOUT THE
LATTER HALF OF THIS CENTURY. A VIGOROUS PROPONENT OF
EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL, REVEREND SULLIVAN FOUNDED THE
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTERS, ONE OF THE
WORLD'S LARGEST SELF-HELP AND JOB TRAINING FACILITIES.
MORE RECENTLY, HE HAS WORKED HARD TO DEVELOP CLOSER
TIES BETWEEN THIS COUNTRY AND AFRICA.
- 7 -
REVEREND, WE SALUTE YOUR LEADERSHIP IN ONE OF THE GREAT
MOVEMENTS OF OUR TIME, HERE AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD:
EQUAL RIGHTS UNDER LAW. //
CONSERVATIONIST RUSSELL TRAIN HAS DEVOTED HIS LIFE
TO THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF OUR LAND AND
WILDLIFE, SERVING BOTH IN PRIVATE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS
AND IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
- 8 -
I'VE OFTEN REFERRED TO PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S
IDEA THAT WE DON'T INHERIT THE ENVIRONMENT FROM OUR
PARENTS so MUCH AS BORROW IT FROM OUR CHILDREN. FOR
THE LEGACY YOU ARE HELPING US LEAVE TO THE CHILDREN OF
AMERICA, SIR, WE THANK YOU.//
BASEBALL GREAT TED WILLIAMS IS AN AMERICAN LEGEND
-- A REMARKABLE FIGURE IN AMERICAN SPORTS AND A TWICE-
TESTED WAR HERO.
- 9 -
AT THE HEIGHT OF HIS ATHLETIC CAREER, HE ANSWERED THE
CALL OF PATRIOTISM -- SERVING HIS COUNTRY IN BOTH WORLD
WAR II AND KOREA. A TRUE CHAMPION IN THE EYES OF MANY
AMERICANS, AN AUTHOR WROTE OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM
BASEBALL: "AND NOW BOSTON KNOWS HOW ENGLAND FELT WHEN
IT LOST INDIA." TED, CONGRATULATIONS. //
- 10 -
FORMER FIRST LADY BETTY FORD FIRST INSPIRED OUR
NATION WHEN, FIGHTING HER OWN BATTLE AGAINST BREAST
CANCER, SHE DREW NATIONAL ATTENTION TO THE IMPORTANCE
OF EARLY DETECTION. LATER, AS PRESIDENT OF THE BETTY
FORD CENTER, SHE RESTORED HOPE AND DIGNITY TO THOSE
LOST IN THE DESPERATION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY.
MRS. FORD, YOUR COMPASSION AND CARING HAVE SHOWN
MILLIONS THE WAY TO NEW LIVES OF FREEDOM. //
- 11 -
FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE TIP O'NEILL IS A
LEGENDARY FIGURE IN AMERICAN POLITICS, BLESSED WITH THE
COMMON TOUCH LIKE FEW OTHERS. OVER FIFTY YEARS AGO,
TIP ENTERED THE ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE OF MASSACHUSETTS
POLITICS AND SOON BECAME THE BAY STATE'S FIRST
DEMOCRATIC SPEAKER. THROUGHOUT 34 YEARS AS A MEMBER OF
CONGRESS AND A DECADE AS SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, TIP
O'NEILL BUILT ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE POLITICAL
CAREERS OF THIS CENTURY.
- 12 -
TIP, YOU WERE A TOUGH PARTISAN -- BUT ABOVE ALL, YOU
ARE A TRUE PATRIOT. CONGRATULATIONS. //
FORMER PUERTO RICO GOVERNOR DON LUIS FERRE IS KNOWN
AS THE GRAND OLD MAN OF PUERTO RICO, BELOVED BY HIS
PEOPLE AS A PATRON OF THE ARTS, A SAVVY BUSINESSMAN AND
A PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE FIRST ORDER. DON LUIS IS A
LIFELONG ADVOCATE OF STATEHOOD FOR PUERTO RICO. SIR,
WE HONOR YOU TODAY AS AN EXTRAORDINARY LEADER IN THE
LIFE OF PUERTO RICO. //
- 13 -
HISTORIAN AND HUMANIST HANNA HOLBORN GRAY IS A
WORLD-CLASS EDUCATOR, THE FIRST WOMAN To SERVE AS
PRESIDENT OF A MAJOR AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, THE
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO. THROUGHOUT HER CAREER, MRS.
GRAY HAS BEEN WIDELY REGARDED AS AN OUTSTANDING
RENAISSANCE SCHOLAR. AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS IN HER
PROFESSION, SHE CONTINUES TO TEACH AT LEAST ONE CLASS A
SEMESTER.
- 14 -
MRS. GRAY, FOR YOUR PURSUIT OF THE HIGHEST IDEALS IN
YOUR PROFESSION AND YOUR COMMITMENT To EXCELLENCE IN
AMERICAN EDUCATION, WE SALUTE YOU. //
VERNON WALTERS ENLISTED IN THE ARMY AS A PRIVATE IN
1941, BEFORE THE OUTBREAK OF WWII; NEARLY A HALF-
CENTURY LATER, HE WAS AMBASSADOR To GERMANY DURING THE
FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL. IN THE YEARS BETWEEN, HE
SERVED SIX PRESIDENTS AS A STATESMAN, AMBASSADOR AND
TRUSTED AIDE.
- 15 -
HIS BRILLIANT MASTERY OF THE ART OF DIPLOMACY IS
RENOWNED, AND HIS EXTRAORDINARY LINGUISTIC SKILLS HAVE
FREQUENTLY ADVANCED OUR DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS, OFTEN IN
THE FACE OF GRAVE DANGER. It's BEEN SAID THAT COURAGE
IS THE PRICE THAT LIFE EXACTS FOR GRANTING PEACE. FOR
YOUR COURAGEOUS SERVICE TO THE CAUSE OF PEACE AND THE
AMERICAN IDEAL, WE THANK YOU. //
FINALLY, WE HONOR PROFESSOR FRIEDRICH VON HAYEK,
FOR A LIFETIME OF LOOKING BEYOND THE HORIZON.
- 16 -
AT A TIME WHEN MANY SAW SOCIALISM AS ORDAINED BY
HISTORY, HE FORESAW FREEDOM'S TRIUMPH. OVER FORTY
YEARS AGO, PROFESSOR VON HAYEK WROTE THAT THE "ROAD To
SERFDOM" WAS NOT THE ROAD To THE FUTURE -- OR TO THE
POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC FREEDOM OF MAN. A NOBEL
LAUREATE, HE IS WIDELY CREDITED AS ONE OF THE MOST
INFLUENTIAL ECONOMIC WRITERS OF OUR CENTURY.
- 17 -
PROFESSOR VON HAYEK IS REVERED BY THE FREE PEOPLE OF
CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AS A TRUE VISIONARY -- AND
RECOGNIZED WORLD-WIDE AS A REVOLUTIONARY IN
INTELLECTUAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHT. How MAGNIFICENT IT
MUST BE FOR HIM TO WITNESS HIS IDEAS VALIDATED BEFORE
THE EYES OF THE WORLD. WE SALUTE HIM. //
THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES ARE INDEBTED TO
EACH OF OUR HONOREES. You HAVE TOUCHED US, YOU HAVE
ENRICHED US -- YOU HAVE SHAPED OUR NATION'S DESTINY.
- 18 -
You HAVE ALSO SHOWN US THE STRENGTH AND JOY. OF A SIMPLE
BUT POWERFUL IDEA: THE IDEA OF FREEDOM. GOD BLESS EACH
OF YOU, AND GOD BLESS THIS GREAT COUNTRY OF OURS.
[AND NOW, BARBARA AND I WILL PRESENT THE MEDALS TO THE
RECIPIENTS WHILE THE MILITARY AIDE READS THE
CITATIONS.]
#
#
#
MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY \ THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991 \ 11:45 A.M.
THANK YOU. I'D LIKE TO WELCOME PRESIDENT FORD;
MEMBERS OF THE CABINET; AND FAMILIES OF THE RECIPIENTS
TO THE WHITE HOUSE. IT IS A SPECIAL HONOR TO HAVE THE
PRIVILEGE OF PRESENTING THE NATION'S HIGHEST CIVILIAN
AWARD, THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM.
SINCE THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL RECIPIENTS WERE
CHOSEN BY PRESIDENT JOHN KENNEDY IN 1963, SOME OF THE
WORLD'S MOST NOTABLE INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN HONORED.
- 2 -
IN THIS ADMINISTRATION ALONE, THE MEDAL HAS BEEN
AWARDED TO WAR HEROES LIKE GENERALS JIMMY DOOLITTLE AND
NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF; DIPLOMATS AND PUBLIC SERVANTS LIKE
JIM BAKER, MARGARET CHASE SMITH AND DOUGLAS DILLON;
WORLD-FAMOUS ENTERTAINERS SUCH AS LUCILLE BALL, AND,
JUST LAST YEAR, A WORLD LEADER OF ENORMOUS
CONSEQUENCE -- FORMER PRIME MINISTER MARGARET THATCHER.
- 3 -
EACH OF THESE EXTRAORDINARY INDIVIDUALS WERE PIONEERS
IN THEIR OWN RIGHT, EACH A MONUMENT TO INDIVIDUAL
ACHIEVEMENT. I'LL NEVER FORGET THAT NOVEMBER NIGHT TWO
YEARS AGO WHEN LECH WALESA ACCEPTED HIS MEDAL RIGHT
HERE IN THIS ROOM -- SAYING THAT NOW, ONE OF THE
GREATEST DREAMS OF HIS LIFE HAD BEEN FULFILLED, BECAUSE
THIS MEDAL STOOD FOR THE FREEDOM OF A NATION AND THE
FREEDOM OF MANKIND.
II
- 4 -
TODAY, WE RECOGNIZE TEN MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE
ENRICHED THIS NATION -- WHETHER AS LEADERS OF POPULAR
MOVEMENTS, AS FRIENDS OF THE COMMON MAN, OR AS
INTELLECTUAL GIANTS. THEIR ACHIEVEMENT AND DEDICATION
ARE UNPARALLELED IN AMERICA, AND THEIR STANDARDS OF
EXCELLENCE ARE JUST AS TOWERING AS THEIR COMMITMENT To
THE IDEAL OF FREEDOM. //
- 5 -
AUTHOR BILL BUCKLEY IS THE CELEBRATED FOUNDER OF
ONE OF THE LARGEST JOURNALS OF OPINION IN AMERICA. A
PREEMINENT INTELLECTUAL IN THE AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
MOVEMENT AND A DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR, BILL BUCKLEY
RAISED THE LEVEL OF POLITICAL DEBATE IN THIS COUNTRY
-- AND OUR NATION IS BETTER FOR IT. A TRUE
"RENAISSANCE MAN, WE HONOR HIM TODAY FOR A LIFETIME OF
ACHIEVEMENT IN AMERICAN POLITICAL AND SOCIAL THOUGHT.//
- 6 -
CLERGYMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER REVEREND LEON
SULLIVAN HAS BEEN A VOICE OF REASON THROUGHOUT THE
LATTER HALF OF THIS CENTURY. A VIGOROUS PROPONENT OF
EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL, REVEREND SULLIVAN FOUNDED THE
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTERS, ONE OF THE
WORLD'S LARGEST SELF-HELP AND JOB TRAINING FACILITIES.
MORE RECENTLY, HE HAS WORKED HARD To DEVELOP CLOSER
TIES BETWEEN THIS COUNTRY AND AFRICA.
- 7 -
REVEREND, WE SALUTE YOUR LEADERSHIP IN ONE OF THE GREAT
MOVEMENTS OF OUR TIME, HERE AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD:
EQUAL RIGHTS UNDER LAW. //
CONSERVATIONIST RUSSELL TRAIN HAS DEVOTED HIS LIFE
TO THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF OUR LAND AND
WILDLIFE, SERVING BOTH IN PRIVATE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS
AND IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
- 8 -
I'VE OFTEN REFERRED TO PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S
IDEA THAT WE DON'T INHERIT THE ENVIRONMENT FROM OUR
PARENTS so MUCH AS BORROW IT FROM OUR CHILDREN. FOR
THE LEGACY YOU ARE HELPING US LEAVE TO THE CHILDREN OF
AMERICA, SIR, WE THANK YOU.//
BASEBALL GREAT TED WILLIAMS IS AN AMERICAN LEGEND
-- A REMARKABLE FIGURE IN AMERICAN SPORTS AND A TWICE-
TESTED WAR HERO.
- 9 -
AT THE HEIGHT OF HIS ATHLETIC CAREER, HE ANSWERED THE
CALL OF PATRIOTISM -- SERVING HIS COUNTRY IN BOTH WORLD
WAR II AND KOREA. A TRUE CHAMPION IN THE EYES OF MANY
AMERICANS, AN AUTHOR WROTE OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM
BASEBALL: "AND NOW BOSTON KNOWS HOW ENGLAND FELT WHEN
IT LOST INDIA." TED, CONGRATULATIONS. //
- 10 -
FORMER FIRST LADY BETTY FORD FIRST INSPIRED OUR
NATION WHEN, FIGHTING HER OWN BATTLE AGAINST BREAST
CANCER, SHE DREW NATIONAL ATTENTION TO THE IMPORTANCE
OF EARLY DETECTION. LATER, AS PRESIDENT OF THE BETTY
FORD CENTER, SHE RESTORED HOPE AND DIGNITY TO THOSE
LOST IN THE DESPERATION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY.
MRS. FORD, YOUR COMPASSION AND CARING HAVE SHOWN
MILLIONS THE WAY TO NEW LIVES OF FREEDOM. //
- 11 -
FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE TIP 'NEILL IS A
LEGENDARY FIGURE IN AMERICAN POLITICS, BLESSED WITH THE
COMMON TOUCH LIKE FEW OTHERS. OVER FIFTY YEARS AGO,
TIP ENTERED THE ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE OF MASSACHUSETTS
POLITICS AND SOON BECAME THE BAY STATE'S FIRST
DEMOCRATIC SPEAKER. THROUGHOUT 34 YEARS AS A MEMBER OF
CONGRESS AND A DECADE AS SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, TIP
O'NEILL BUILT ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE POLITICAL
CAREERS OF THIS CENTURY.
- 12 -
TIP, YOU WERE A TOUGH PARTISAN -- BUT ABOVE ALL, YOU
ARE A TRUE PATRIOT. CONGRATULATIONS. //
FORMER PUERTO RICO GOVERNOR DON LUIS FERRE IS KNOWN
AS THE GRAND OLD MAN OF PUERTO RICO, BELOVED BY HIS
PEOPLE AS A PATRON OF THE ARTS, A SAVVY BUSINESSMAN AND
A PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE FIRST ORDER. DON LUIS IS A
LIFELONG ADVOCATE OF STATEHOOD FOR PUERTO RICO. SIR,
WE HONOR YOU TODAY AS AN EXTRAORDINARY LEADER IN THE
LIFE OF PUERTO RICO. //
- 13 -
HISTORIAN AND HUMANIST HANNA HOLBORN GRAY IS A
WORLD-CLASS EDUCATOR, THE FIRST WOMAN To SERVE AS
PRESIDENT OF A MAJOR AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, THE
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO. THROUGHOUT HER CAREER, MRS.
GRAY HAS BEEN WIDELY REGARDED AS AN OUTSTANDING
RENAISSANCE SCHOLAR. AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS IN HER
PROFESSION, SHE CONTINUES TO TEACH AT LEAST ONE CLASS A
SEMESTER.
- 14 -
MRS. GRAY, FOR YOUR PURSUIT OF THE HIGHEST IDEALS IN
YOUR PROFESSION AND YOUR COMMITMENT To EXCELLENCE IN
AMERICAN EDUCATION, WE SALUTE YOU. //
VERNON WALTERS ENLISTED IN THE ARMY AS A PRIVATE IN
1941, BEFORE THE OUTBREAK OF WWII; NEARLY A HALF-
CENTURY LATER, HE WAS AMBASSADOR TO GERMANY DURING THE
FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL. IN THE YEARS BETWEEN, HE
SERVED SIX PRESIDENTS AS A STATESMAN, AMBASSADOR AND
TRUSTED AIDE.
- 15 -
HIS BRILLIANT MASTERY OF THE ART OF DIPLOMACY IS
RENOWNED, AND HIS EXTRAORDINARY LINGUISTIC SKILLS HAVE
FREQUENTLY ADVANCED OUR DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS, OFTEN IN
THE FACE OF GRAVE DANGER. It's BEEN SAID THAT COURAGE
IS THE PRICE THAT LIFE EXACTS FOR GRANTING PEACE. FOR
YOUR COURAGEOUS SERVICE TO THE CAUSE OF PEACE AND THE
AMERICAN IDEAL, WE THANK YOU. //
FINALLY, WE HONOR PROFESSOR FRIEDRICH VON HAYEK,
FOR A LIFETIME OF LOOKING BEYOND THE HORIZON.
- 16 -
AT A TIME WHEN MANY SAW SOCIALISM AS ORDAINED BY
HISTORY, HE FORESAW FREEDOM'S TRIUMPH. OVER FORTY
YEARS AGO, PROFESSOR VON HAYEK WROTE THAT THE "ROAD To
SERFDOM" WAS NOT THE ROAD TO THE FUTURE -- OR TO THE
POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC FREEDOM OF MAN. A NOBEL
LAUREATE, HE IS WIDELY CREDITED AS ONE OF THE MOST
INFLUENTIAL ECONOMIC WRITERS OF OUR CENTURY.
- 17 -
PROFESSOR VON HAYEK IS REVERED BY THE FREE PEOPLE OF
CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AS A TRUE VISIONARY -- AND
RECOGNIZED WORLD-WIDE AS A REVOLUTIONARY IN
INTELLECTUAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHT. How MAGNIFICENT IT
MUST BE FOR HIM TO WITNESS HIS IDEAS VALIDATED BEFORE
THE EYES OF THE WORLD. WE SALUTE HIM. //
THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES ARE INDEBTED To
EACH OF OUR HONOREES. You HAVE TOUCHED US, YOU HAVE
ENRICHED US -- YOU HAVE SHAPED OUR NATION'S DESTINY.
"II
- 18 -
You HAVE ALSO SHOWN US THE STRENGTH AND JOY OF A SIMPLE
BUT POWERFUL IDEA: THE IDEA OF FREEDOM. GOD BLESS EACH
OF YOU, AND GOD BLESS THIS GREAT COUNTRY OF OURS.
[AND NOW, BARBARA AND I WILL PRESENT THE MEDALS TO THE
RECIPIENTS WHILE THE MILITARY AIDE READS THE
CITATIONS.]
#
#
#
Document No. 286209ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 NOV 15 P | : 46
DATE: 11/15/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
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SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM CEREMONY
ACTION FYI
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REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
31 NOV 15 All : 45
November 15, 1991
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
TONY SNOW TS
FROM:
MARY KATE GRANT mkg
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your review are draft remarks for the
presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which will
take place on Monday, November 18, 1991 on the State Floor at
11:30 a.m. After your remarks (8 minutes/speechcards), the
military aide will read the citations on the Medals. You and
Mrs. Bush will then present the Medals to the recipients.
Grant/Aarhus
A:MEDALS Draft two
November 15, 1991
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It is a special
honor as President to have the privilege of presenting the
Nation's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of
Freedom.
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by
President John Kennedy in 1963, some of the world's most notable
individuals have been honored.
In this Administration alone, the medal has been awarded to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball, and, just last year, a world leader of enormous
consequence -- former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Each of
these extraordinary individuals were pioneers in their own right,
each a monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget
that November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his
medal right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the
greatest dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this
medal stood for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of
mankind.
Today, we recognize ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as friends of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Their
2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and their
standards of excellence are just as towering as their commitment
to the ideal of freedom. //
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement and a distinguished author, Bill
Buckley raised the level of political debate in this country --
and our Nation is better for it. A true "Renaissance Man,' " we
honor him today for a lifetime of achievement in American
political and social thought. //
Clergyman and civil rights leader Reverend Leon Sullivan has
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all, Reverend
Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrialization Centers, one
of the world's largest self-help and job training facilities.
More recently, he has worked hard to develop closer ties between
this country and Africa. Reverend, we salute your leadership in
one of the great movements of our time, here and throughout the
world: equal rights under law. //
Conservationist Russell Train has devoted his life to the
protection and conservation of our land and wildlife, serving
both in private environmental groups and in the federal
government. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit the environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. / /
3
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
remarkable figure in American sports and a twice-tested war hero.
At the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame," as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country in
both World War II and Korea. A true champion in the eyes of many
Americans, an author wrote of his retirement from baseball: "And
now Boston knows how England felt when it lost India." Ted,
congratulations. //
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired our Nation when,
fighting her own battle against breast cancer, she drew national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have shown millions the way
to new lives of freedom. //
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, Tip entered the rough-and-
tumble of Massachusetts politics and soon became the Bay State's
first Democratic Speaker. Throughout 34 years as a member of
Congress and a decade as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built
one of the most remarkable political careers of this century.
Tip, you were a tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true
patriot. Congratulations. //
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
4
of the arts, a savvy businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of statehood for
Puerto Rico. Sir, we honor you today as a extraordinary leader
in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university, the University of Chicago. Throughout her
career, Mrs. Gray been widely regarded as an outstanding
Renaissance scholar. An example for others in her profession,
she continues to teach at least one class a semester. Mrs. Gray,
for your pursuit of the highest ideals in your profession and
your commitment to excellence in American education, we salute
you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a statesman,
ambassador and trusted aide. His brilliant mastery of the art of
diplomacy is renowned, and his extraordinary linguistic skills
have frequently advanced our diplomatic efforts, often in the
face of grave danger. It's been said that courage is the price
that life exacts for granting peace. For your courageous service
to the cause of peace and the American ideal, we thank you. //
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
5
Over forty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the "Road to
Serfdom" was not the road to the future -- or to the political
and economic freedom of man. A Nobel Laureate, he is widely
credited as one of the most influential economic writers of our
century. Professor von Hayek is revered by the free people of
Central and Eastern Europe as a true visionary -- and recognized
world-wide as a revolutionary in intellectual and political
thought. How magnificent it must be for him to witness his ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute him. //
The people of the United States are indebted to each of our
honorees. You have touched us, you have enriched us -- you have
shaped our Nation's destiny. You have also shown us the strength
and joy of a simple but powerful idea: the idea of freedom. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
[And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients while the military aide reads the citations.]
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 15, 1991
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
TONY SNOW TS
FROM:
MARY KATE GRANT Mkg
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your review are draft remarks for the
presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which will
take place on Monday, November 18, 1991 on the State Floor at
11:30 a.m. After your remarks (8 minutes/speechcards), the
military aide will read the citations on the Medals. You and
Mrs. Bush will then present the Medals to the recipients.
Grant/Aarhus
A:MEDALS Draft two
November 15, 1991
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It is a special
honor as President to have the privilege of presenting the
Nation's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of
Freedom.
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by
President John Kennedy in 1963, some of the world's most notable
individuals have been honored.
In this Administration alone, the medal has been awarded to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball, and, just last year, a world leader of enormous
consequence -- former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Each of
these extraordinary individuals were pioneers in their own right,
each a monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget
that November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his
medal right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the
greatest dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this
medal stood for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of
mankind.
Today, we recognize ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as friends of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Their
2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and their
standards of excellence are just as towering as their commitment
to the ideal of freedom. //
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement and a distinguished author, Bill
Buckley raised the level of political debate in this country --
and our Nation is better for it. A true "Renaissance Man," we
honor him today for a lifetime of achievement in American
political and social thought. //
Clergyman and civil rights leader Reverend Leon Sullivan has
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all, Reverend
Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrialization Centers, one
of the world's largest self-help and job training facilities.
More recently, he has worked hard to develop closer ties between
this country and Africa. Reverend, we salute your leadership in
one of the great movements of our time, here and throughout the
world: equal rights under law. //
Conservationist Russell Train has devoted his life to the
protection and conservation of our land and wildlife, serving
both in private environmental groups and in the federal
government. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit the environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. //
3
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
remarkable figure in American sports and a twice-tested war hero.
At the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame,' as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country in
both World War II and Korea. A true champion in the eyes of many
Americans, an author wrote of his retirement from baseball: "And
now Boston knows how England felt when it lost India." Ted,
congratulations. //
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired our Nation when,
fighting her own battle against breast cancer, she drew national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have shown millions the way
to new lives of freedom. //
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, Tip entered the rough-and-
tumble of Massachusetts politics and soon became the Bay State's
first Democratic Speaker. Throughout 34 years as a member of
Congress and a decade as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built
one of the most remarkable political careers of this century.
Tip, you were a tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true
patriot. Congratulations. //
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
4
of the arts, a savvy businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of statehood for
Puerto Rico. Sir, we honor you today as a extraordinary leader
in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university, the University of Chicago. Throughout her
career, Mrs. Gray been widely regarded as an outstanding
Renaissance scholar. An example for others in her profession,
she continues to teach at least one class a semester. Mrs. Gray,
for your pursuit of the highest ideals in your profession and
your commitment to excellence in American education, we salute
you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a statesman,
ambassador and trusted aide. His brilliant mastery of the art of
diplomacy is renowned, and his extraordinary linguistic skills
have frequently advanced our diplomatic efforts, often in the
face of grave danger. It's been said that courage is the price
that life exacts for granting peace. For your courageous service
to the cause of peace and the American ideal, we thank you. //
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
5
Over forty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the "Road to
Serfdom" was not the road to the future -- or to the political
and economic freedom of man. A Nobel Laureate, he is widely
credited as one of the most influential economic writers of our
century. Professor von Hayek is revered by the free people of
Central and Eastern Europe as a true visionary -- and recognized
world-wide as a revolutionary in intellectual and political
thought. How magnificent it must be for him to witness his ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute him. //
The people of the United States are indebted to each of our
honorees. You have touched us, you have enriched us -- you have
shaped our Nation's destiny. You have also shown us the strength
and joy of a simple but powerful idea: the idea of freedom. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
[And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients while the military aide reads the citations.]
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 15, 1991
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
TONY SNOW TS
FROM:
MARY KATE GRANT Mkg
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your review are draft remarks for the
presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which will
take place on Monday, November 18, 1991 on the State Floor at
11:30 a.m. After your remarks (8 minutes/speechcards), the
military aide will read the citations on the Medals. You and
Mrs. Bush will then present the Medals to the recipients.
Grant/Aarhus
A:MEDALS Draft two
November 15, 1991
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It is a special
honor as President to have the privilege of presenting the
Nation's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of
Freedom.
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by
President John Kennedy in 1963, some of the world's most notable
individuals have been honored.
In this Administration alone, the medal has been awarded to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball, and, just last year, a world leader of enormous
consequence -- former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Each of
these extraordinary individuals were pioneers in their own right,
each a monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget
that November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his
medal right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the
greatest dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this
medal stood for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of
mankind.
Today, we recognize ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as friends of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Their
2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and their
standards of excellence are just as towering as their commitment
to the ideal of freedom. //
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement and a distinguished author, Bill
Buckley raised the level of political debate in this country --
and our Nation is better for it. A true "Renaissance Man, " we
honor him today for a lifetime of achievement in American
political and social thought. //
Clergyman and civil rights leader Reverend Leon Sullivan has
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all, Reverend
Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrialization Centers, one
of the world's largest self-help and job training facilities.
More recently, he has worked hard to develop closer ties between
this country and Africa. Reverend, we salute your leadership in
one of the great movements of our time, here and throughout the
world: equal rights under law. //
Conservationist Russell Train has devoted his life to the
protection and conservation of our land and wildlife, serving
both in private environmental groups and in the federal
government. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit the environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. / /
3
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
remarkable figure in American sports and a twice-tested war hero.
At the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame," as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country in
both World War II and Korea. A true champion in the eyes of many
Americans, an author wrote of his retirement from baseball: "And
now Boston knows how England felt when it lost India." Ted,
congratulations. //
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired our Nation when,
fighting her own battle against breast cancer, she drew national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have shown millions the way
to new lives of freedom. //
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, Tip entered the rough-and-
tumble of Massachusetts politics and soon became the Bay State's
first Democratic Speaker. Throughout 34 years as a member of
Congress and a decade as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built
one of the most remarkable political careers of this century.
Tip, you were a tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true
patriot. Congratulations. / /
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
4
of the arts, a savvy businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of statehood for
Puerto Rico. Sir, we honor you today as a extraordinary leader
in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university, the University of Chicago. Throughout her
career, Mrs. Gray been widely regarded as an outstanding
Renaissance scholar. An example for others in her profession,
she continues to teach at least one class a semester. Mrs. Gray,
for your pursuit of the highest ideals in your profession and
your commitment to excellence in American education, we salute
you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a statesman,
ambassador and trusted aide. His brilliant mastery of the art of
diplomacy is renowned, and his extraordinary linguistic skills
have frequently advanced our diplomatic efforts, often in the
face of grave danger. It's been said that courage is the price
that life exacts for granting peace. For your courageous service
to the cause of peace and the American ideal, we thank you. //
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
5
Over forty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the Road to
Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
economic freedom of man. A Nobel Laureate, he is widely credited
as one of the most influential economic writers of our century.
He is revered by the free people of Central and Eastern Europe as
a true visionary. The people of the United States recognize
Professor von Hayek for the revolutions in intellectual and
political thought he sparked throughout the world. How
magnificent it must be for him to witness his ideas validated
before the eyes of the world. We salute him. //
The people of the United States are indebted to each of our
honorees. You have touched us, you have enriched us -- you have
shaped our Nation's destiny. You have also shown us the strength
and joy of a simple but powerful idea: the idea of freedom. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
[And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients while the military aide reads the citations.]
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 14, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Medal of Freedom Awards
Ceremony
We have reviewed the attached presidential remarks and
have noted a few minor suggested changes on the draft.
If you have any questions or we can be of further
assistance, please let us know.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 286209ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
11/14/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 11/15/91 9:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM - MONDAY, NOV. 18, 1991
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
>
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
MCBRIDE
CARD
FIRESTONE
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 9:00 a.m., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Grant/Aarhus
A:MEDALS Draft one
31
NOV
November 12, 1991
PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
TIME?
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It gives me great
pleasure to indulge in one of the most unique honors of being
President: the privilege of presenting the Nation's highest
civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by
John Kennedy in 1963, some of America's greatest heroes have been
honored -- the likes of presidents and popes, artists and
astronauts, statesmen and scientists.
I myself have had the pleasure of presenting this medal to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball, and international statesmen such as Prime Minister
Thatcher -- each of them pioneers in their own right, each a
monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget that
November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his medal
right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the greatest
dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this medal stood
for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of mankind.
Today, we have with us ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as icons of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Your
2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and your
standards of excellence are just as towering as your commitment
to the ideal of freedom. //
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement, Bill Buckley raised the level of
political debate in this country -- and our Nation is better for
it. A true "Renaissance Man, " we honor him today for a lifetime
of achievement in American political thought. //
Clergyman and civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan has
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all Americans,
Reverend Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrializations
Centers, one of the world's largest self-help and job training
facilities. Reverend, we salute your leadership in one of the
great movements of our time, here and throughout the world: civil
rights under law. //
Conservationist Russell Train is widely recognized as the
founder of the environmental movement in this country. He has
devoted his life to the protection and conservation of our land
and wildlife. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit our environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. //
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
virtual deity in American sports and a twice-tested war hero. At
3
the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame,' as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country for
five and a half years, in both World War II and Korea. A true
champion in the eyes of many Americans, an author wrote of his
retirement from baseball: "And now Boston knows how England felt
when it lost India." Ted, congratulations. //
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired the world when,
SHE DREW
despite her own battle against breast cancer, drawing national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have led millions to new
lives of freedom. //
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, O'Neill entered politics and
soon became the first Democratic Speaker of the Massachusetts
House. Throughout 34 years as a member of Congress and a decade
as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built one of the most
remarkable political careers of this century. Tip, you were a
tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true patriot.
Congratulations / /
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
of the arts, a major businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of equal
4
partnership for Puerto Rico in our great union. We honor him
today as a extraordinary leader in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university. Throughout her career, Mrs. Gray has
achieved a number of "first woman" milestones and is widely
regarded as an outstanding Renaissance scholar. An example for
others in her profession, she continues to teach at least one
class a semester. Mrs. Gray, for your pursuit of highest ideals
in your profession and your commitment to American education, we
salute you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a soldier and
statesman, ambassador and aide. His brilliant mastery of the art
of diplomacy is renowned; in fact, it's been said of him that he
is the right man in the right place at the wrong time. For your
tireless service to the cause of freedom and the American ideal,
we thank you. //
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
Over fifty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the Road to
Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
ONE of
economic freedom of man. He is widely credited as the most
5
influential economic writer 5 of our century. An idol of the free
people of Eastern Europe, Professor von Hayek's writings just
recently were translated into Lithuanian. The people of the
United States recognize Professor von Hayek for the revolutions
in intellectual and political thought he sparked throughout the
world. How magnificent it must be to witness your ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute you. //
The people of the United States are indebted to each of you.
You have touched each of us, in ways both seen and unseen -- and
shaped the destiny of this Nation. And you have shown us the
strength of a simple idea: the idea of freedom -- in the words of
Lech Walesa, freedom of a nation and freedom of mankind. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients.
# # #
Document No. 286209ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
11/14/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 11/15/91 9:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM - MONDAY, NOV. 18, 1991
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
>
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE N/C
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
N/C
MCBRIDE
CARD
FIRESTONE
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 9:00 a.m., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Grant/Aarhus
A:MEDALS Draft one
31
NOV
November 12, 1991
nz
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
TIME?
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It gives me great
pleasure to indulge in one of the most unique honors of being
President: the privilege of presenting the Nation's highest
civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by
John Kennedy in 1963, some of America's greatest heroes have been
honored -- the likes of presidents and popes, artists and
astronauts, statesmen and scientists.
I myself have had the pleasure of presenting this medal to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball, and international statesmen such as Prime Minister
Thatcher -- each of them pioneers in their own right, each a
monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget that
November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his medal
right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the greatest
dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this medal stood
for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of mankind.
Today, we have with us ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as icons of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Your
2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and your
standards of excellence are just as towering as your commitment
to the ideal of freedom. //
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement, Bill Buckley raised the level of
political debate in this country -- and our Nation is better for
it. A true "Renaissance Man, " we honor him today for a lifetime
of achievement in American political thought. //
Clergyman and civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan has
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all Americans,
Reverend Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrializations
Centers, one of the world's largest self-help and job training
facilities. Reverend, we salute your leadership in one of the
great movements of our time, here and throughout the world: civil
rights under law. //
Conservationist Russell Train is widely recognized as the
founder of the environmental movement in this country. He has
devoted his life to the protection and conservation of our land
and wildlife. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit our environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. / /
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
virtual deity in American sports and a twice-tested war hero. At
3
the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame," as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country for
five and a half years, in both World War II and Korea. A true
champion in the eyes of many Americans, an author wrote of his
retirement from baseball: "And now Boston knows how England felt
when it lost India. " Ted, congratulations. //
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired the world when,
despite her own battle against breast cancer, drawing national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have led millions to new
lives of freedom. //
Former Speaker of the House Tip 0' Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, O'Neill entered politics and
soon became the first Democratic Speaker of the Massachusetts
House. Throughout 34 years as a member of Congress and a decade
as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built one of the most
remarkable political careers of this century. Tip, you were a
tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true patriot.
Congratulations. //
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
of the arts, a major businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of equal
4
partnership for Puerto Rico in our great union. We honor him
today as a extraordinary leader in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university. Throughout her career, Mrs. Gray has
achieved a number of "first woman" milestones and is widely
regarded as an outstanding Renaissance scholar. An example for
others in her profession, she continues to teach at least one
class a semester. Mrs. Gray, for your pursuit of highest ideals
in your profession and your commitment to American education, we
salute you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a soldier and
statesman, ambassador and aide. His brilliant mastery of the art
of diplomacy is renowned; in fact, it's been said of him that he
is the right man in the right place at the wrong time. For your
tireless service to the cause of freedom and the American ideal,
we thank you. //
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
Over fifty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the Road to
Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
economic freedom of man. He is widely credited as the most
5
influential economic writer of our century. An idol of the free
people of Eastern Europe, Professor von Hayek's writings just
recently were translated into Lithuanian. The people of the
United States recognize Professor von Hayek for the revolutions
in intellectual and political thought he sparked throughout the
world. How magnificent it must be to witness your ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute you. //
The people of the United States are indebted to each of you.
You have touched each of us, in ways both seen and unseen -- and
shaped the destiny of this Nation. And you have shown us the
strength of a simple idea: the idea of freedom -- in the words of
Lech Walesa, freedom of a nation and freedom of mankind. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients.
# # #
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DATE:
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THE EAST ROOM - MONDAY, NOV. 18, 1991
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
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VICE PRESIDENT
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MCCLURE
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PORTER
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Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
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31
November 12, 1991
NOV
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
TIME?
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It gives me great
pleasure to indulge in one of the most unique honors of being
President: the privilege of presenting the Nation's highest
civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by
John Kennedy in 1963, some of America's greatest heroes have been
honored -- the likes of presidents and popes, artists and
astronauts, statesmen and scientists.
I myself have had the pleasure of presenting this medal to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball, and international statesmen such as Prime Minister
Thatcher -- each of them pioneers in their own right, each a
monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget that
November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his medal
right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the greatest
dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this medal stood
for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of mankind.
Today, we have with us ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as icons of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Your
2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and your
standards of excellence are just as towering as your commitment
to the ideal of freedom. //
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement, Bill Buckley raised the level of
political debate in this country -- and our Nation is better for
it. A true "Renaissance Man, " we honor him today for a lifetime
of achievement in American political thought. //
Clergyman and civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan has
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all Americans,
Reverend Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrializations
Centers, one of the world's largest self-help and job training
facilities. Reverend, we salute your leadership in one of the
great movements of our time, here and throughout the world: civil
rights under law. //
Conservationist Russell Train is widely recognized as the
founder of the environmental movement in this country. He has
devoted his life to the protection and conservation of our land
and wildlife. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit our environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. //
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
virtual deity in American sports and a twice-tested war hero. At
3
the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame," as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country for
five and a half years, in both World War II and Korea. A true
champion in the eyes of many Americans, an author wrote of his
retirement from baseball: "And now Boston knows how England felt
when it lost India. " Ted, congratulations. //
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired the world when,
despite her own battle against breast cancer, drawing national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have led millions to new
lives of freedom. //
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, O'Neill entered politics and
soon became the first Democratic Speaker of the Massachusetts
House. Throughout 34 years as a member of Congress and a decade
as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built one of the most
remarkable political careers of this century. Tip, you were a
tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true patriot.
Congratulations. //
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
of the arts, a major businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of equal
4
partnership for Puerto Rico in our great union. We honor him
today as a extraordinary leader in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university. Throughout her career, Mrs. Gray has
achieved a number of "first woman" milestones and is widely
regarded as an outstanding Renaissance scholar. An example for
others in her profession, she continues to teach at least one
class a semester. Mrs. Gray, for your pursuit of highest ideals
in your profession and your commitment to American education, we
salute you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a soldier and
statesman, ambassador and aide. His brilliant mastery of the art
of diplomacy is renowned; in fact, it's been said of him that he
is the right man in the right place at the wrong time. For your
tireless service to the cause of freedom and the American ideal,
we thank you. //
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
Over fifty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the Road to
Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
economic freedom of man. He is widely credited as the most
5
influential economic writer of our century. An idol of the free
people of Eastern Europe, Professor von Hayek's writings just
recently were translated into Lithuanian. The people of the
United States recognize Professor von Hayek for the revolutions
in intellectual and political thought he sparked throughout the
world. How magnificent it must be to witness your ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute you. //
The people of the United States are indebted to each of you.
You have touched each of us, in ways both seen and unseen -- and
shaped the destiny of this Nation. And you have shown us the
strength of a simple idea: the idea of freedom -- in the words of
Lech Walesa, freedom of a nation and freedom of mankind. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients.
# # #
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THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
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political debate in this country -- and our Nation is better for
it. A true "Renaissance Man,' " we honor him today for a lifetime
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Clergyman and civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan has
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devoted his life to the protection and conservation of our land
and wildlife. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit our environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. //
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
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five and a half years, in both World War II and Korea. A true
champion in the eyes of many Americans, an author wrote of his
retirement from baseball: "And now Boston knows how England felt
when it lost India. " Ted, congratulations. //
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Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
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class a semester. Mrs. Gray, for your pursuit of highest ideals
in your profession and your commitment to American education, we
salute you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a soldier and
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of diplomacy is renowned; in fast, it's been said of him that he
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tireless service to the cause of freedom and the American ideal,
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socialism forty as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
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Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
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bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients while the military aide reads the citations.
# # #
Document No. 286209ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 NOV 15 A9: 39
DATE:
11/14/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 11/15/91 9:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM - MONDAY, NOV. 18, 1991
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
>
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
MCBRIDE
CARD
FIRESTONE
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 9:00 a.m., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Comments from Cabinet Affairs are attached.
Thanks,
&
Elizabeth Luttig
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Grant/Aarhus
A: MEDALS Draft one
31
November 12, 1991
NOV
PRESIDENTIAL
MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
TIME?
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It gives me great
pleasure to indulge in one of the most unique honors of being
President: the privilege of presenting the Nation's highest
civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by
John Kennedy in 1963, some of America's greatest heroes have been
honored -- the likes of presidents and popes, artists and
astronauts, statesmen and scientists.
I myself have had the pleasure of presenting this medal to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball, and international statesmen such as Prime Minister
Thatcher -- each of them pioneers in their own right, each a
monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget that
November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his medal
right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the greatest
dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this medal stood
for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of mankind.
Today, we have with us ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as icons of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Your
2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and your
standards of excellence are just as towering as your commitment
to the ideal of freedom. //
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement, Bill Buckley raised the level of
political debate in this country -- and our Nation is better for
it. A true "Renaissance Man," we honor him today for a lifetime
of achievement in American political thought. //
Clergyman and civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan has
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all Americans,
Reverend Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrializations
Centers, one of the world's largest self-help and job training
facilities. Reverend, we salute your leadership in one of the
great movements of our time, here and throughout the world: civil
rights under law. //
Conservationist Russell Train is widely recognized as the
founder of the environmental movement in this country. He has
devoted his life to the protection and conservation of our land
and wildlife. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit our environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. / /
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
virtual deity in American sports and a twice-tested war hero. At
3
the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame," as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country for
five and a half years, in both World War II and Korea. A true
champion in the eyes of many Americans, an author wrote of his
retirement from baseball: "And now Boston knows how England felt
when it lost India. " Ted, congratulations. //
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired the world when,
despite her own battle against breast cancer, drawing national
She had the courage todraw (OCA)
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have led millions to new
lives of freedom. //
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, O'Neill entered politics and
soon became the first Democratic Speaker of the Massachusetts
House. Throughout 34 years as a member of Congress and a decade
as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built one of the most
remarkable political careers of this century. Tip, you were a
tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true patriot.
Congratulations / /
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
of the arts, a major businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of equal
4
partnership for Puerto Rico in our great union. We honor him
today as a extraordinary leader in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university. Throughout her career, Mrs. Gray has
achieved a number of "first woman" milestones and is widely
regarded as an outstanding Renaissance scholar. An example for
others in her profession, she continues to teach at least one
class a semester. Mrs. Gray, for your pursuit of highest ideals
in your profession and your commitment to American education, we
salute you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a soldier and
statesman, ambassador and aide. His brilliant mastery of the art
of diplomacy is renowned; in fact, it's been said of him that he
is the right man in the right place at the wrong time. For your
tireless service to the cause of freedom and the American ideal,
we thank you. //
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
Over fifty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the Road to
Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
economic freedom of man. He is widely credited as the most
5
influential economic writer of our century. An idol of the free
people of Eastern Europe, Professor von Hayek's writings just
recently were translated into Lithuanian. The people of the
United States recognize Professor von Hayek for the revolutions
in intellectual and political thought he sparked throughout the
world. How magnificent it must be to witness your ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute you. //
The people of the United States are indebted to each of you.
You have touched each of us, in ways both seen and unseen -- and
shaped the destiny of this Nation. And you have shown us the
strength of a simple idea: the idea of freedom -- in the words of
Lech Walesa, freedom of a nation and freedom of mankind. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients.
# # #
Document No. 286209ss
8364
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 NOV 14 P7: 53
DATE:
11/14/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 11/15/91 9:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM - MONDAY, NOV. 18, 1991
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
MCBRIDE
CARD
FIRESTONE
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 9:00 a.m., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
November 14, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
The NSC staff concurs in the above-referenced matter, subject to the changes
noted on the attached text.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
Brent Scowcroft for
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Grant/Aarhus
A: MEDALS Draft one
31 NOV
November 12, 1991
PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
TIME?
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It gives me great
pleasure to indulge in one of the most unique honors of being
President: the privilege of presenting the Nation's highest
there has
civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
never been
an
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by american
the world
pope
John Kennedy in 1963, some of America greatest heroes have been
honored -- the likes of presidents and popes, artists and
astronauts, statesmen and scientists.
I myself have had the pleasure of presenting this medal to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball, and international statesmen such as Prime Minister
Thatcher -- each of them pioneers in their own right, each a
monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget that
November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his medal
right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the greatest
dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this medal stood
for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of mankind.
Today, we have with us ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as icons of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Your
2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and your
standards of excellence are just as towering as your commitment
to the ideal of freedom. //
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement, Bill Buckley raised the level of
political debate in this country -- and our Nation is better for
it. A true "Renaissance Man," we honor him today for a lifetime
of achievement in American political thought. //
he who
Clergyman and civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan has
was was deesly
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
South
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all, Americans
africa
Reverend Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrializations
Centers, one of the world's largest self-help and job training
facilities. Reverend, we salute your leadership in one of the
great movements of our time, here and throughout the world: civil
rights under law. //
Conservationist Russell Train is widely recognized as the
founder of the environmental movement in this country. He has
devoted his life to the protection and conservation of our land
and wildlife. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit our environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. //
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
virtual deity in American sports and a twice-tested war hero. At
3
the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame," as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country for
five and a half years, in both World War II and Korea. A true
champion in the eyes of many Americans, an author wrote of his
retirement from baseball: "And now Boston knows how England felt
when it lost India." Ted, congratulations. //
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired the world when,
as a result of
she drew
despite her own battle against breast cancer, drawing national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have led millions to new
lives of freedom. //
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, O'Neill entered politics and
soon became the first Democratic Speaker of the Massachusetts
House. Throughout 34 years as a member of Congress and a decade
as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built one of the most
remarkable political careers of this century. Tip, you were a
tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true patriot.
Congratulations. //
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
of the arts, a major businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of
"equal partnership could mean free association rather
than statehood
statehood
4
partnership for Puerto Rico. in our great union. We honor him
today as a extraordinary leader in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university. Throughout her career, Mrs. Gray has
achieved a number of "first woman" milestones and is widely
regarded as an outstanding Renaissance scholar. An example for
others in her profession, she continues to teach at least one
class a semester. Mrs. Gray, for your pursuit of highest ideals
in your profession and your commitment to American education, we
salute you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a soldier and
statesman, ambassador and aide. His brilliant mastery of the art
of diplomacy is renowned; in fact, it's been said of him that he
is the right man in the right place at the wrong time. For your
tireless service to the cause of freedom and the American ideal,
we thank you. //
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
Over fifty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the Road to
Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
economic freedom of man. He is widely credited as the most
5
influential economic writer of our century. An idol of the free
people of Eastern Europe, Professor von Hayek's writings just
recently were translated into Lithuanian. The people of the
United States recognize Professor von Hayek for the revolutions
in intellectual and political thought he sparked throughout the
world. How magnificent it must be to witness your ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute you. //
The people of the United States are indebted to each of you.
You have touched each of us, in ways both seen and unseen -- and
shaped the destiny of this Nation. And you have shown us the
strength of a simple idea: the idea of freedom -- in the words of
Lech Walesa, freedom of a nation and freedom of mankind. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 NOV 15 A9: 49
November 14, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER
SR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Medal of Freedom Awards
Ceremony
Pursuant to Phil Brady's request, Counsel's Office has reviewed
the above-referenced matter and has no objection, subject to the
changes noted in the attached text.
Attachment
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Grant/Aarhus
A: MEDALS Draft one
PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
01 NOV PREMARKS:
November 12, 1991
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
TIME?
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It gives me great
pleasure to indulge in one of the most unique honors of being
President: the privilege of presenting the Nation's highest
there has
civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
never been
C
an
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by american
the world's
pope
John Kennedy in 1963, some of America' greatest heroes have been
honored -- the likes of presidents and popes, artists and
astronauts, statesmen and scientists.
I myself have had the pleasure of presenting this medal to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball, and international statesmen such as Prime Minister
Thatcher -- each of them pioneers in their own right, each a
monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget that
November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his medal
right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the greatest
dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this medal stood
for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of mankind.
Today, we have with us ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as icons of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Your
2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and your
standards of excellence are just as towering as your commitment
to the ideal of freedom. //
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement, Bill Buckley raised the level of
political debate in this country -- and our Nation is better for
it. A true "Renaissance Man, " we honor him today for a lifetime
of achievement in American political thought. / /
he also
declar
Clergyman and civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan has
was involved In
questions
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
South
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all, Americans
afria
Reverend Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrializations
Centers, one of the world's largest self-help and job training
facilities. Reverend, we salute your leadership in one of the
great movements of our time, here and throughout the world: civil
rights under law. //
Conservationist Russell Train is widely recognized as the
founder of the environmental movement in this country. He has
devoted his life to the protection and conservation of our land
and wildlife. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit our environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. //
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
virtual deity in American sports and a twice-tested war hero. At
3
the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame,' as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country for
five and a half years, in both World War II and Korea. A true
champion in the eyes of many Americans, an author wrote of his
retirement from baseball: "And now Boston knows how England felt
when it lost India. " Ted, congratulations. //
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired the world when,
as a result of
she how
despite her own battle against breast cancer, drawing national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have led millions to new
lives of freedom. //
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, O'Neill entered politics and
soon became the first Democratic Speaker of the Massachusetts
House. Throughout 34 years as a member of Congress and a decade
as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built one of the most
remarkable political careers of this century. Tip, you were a
tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true patriot.
Congratulations. / /
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
of the arts, a major businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of lequal
"equal partnership could mean free association rather
than statehood
statehood
4
partnership for Puerto Rico. in our great union. We honor him
today as a extraordinary leader in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university. Throughout her career, Mrs. Gray has
achieved a number of "first woman" milestones and is widely
regarded as an outstanding Renaissance scholar. An example for
others in her profession, she continues to teach at least one
class a semester. Mrs. Gray, for your pursuit of highest ideals
in your profession and your commitment to American education, we
salute you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a soldier and
statesman, ambassador and aide. His brilliant mastery of the art
of diplomacy is renowned; in fact, it's been said of him that he
is the right man in the right place at the wrong time. For your
tireless service to the cause of freedom and the American ideal,
we thank you. //
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
Over fifty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the Road to
Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
economic freedom of man. He is widely credited as the most
5
influential economic writer of our century. An idol of the free
people of Eastern Europe, Professor von Hayek's writings just
recently were translated into Lithuanian. The people of the
United States recognize Professor von Hayek for the revolutions
in intellectual and political thought he sparked throughout the
world. How magnificent it must be to witness your ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute you. //
The people of the United States are indebted to each of you.
You have touched each of us, in ways both seen and unseen -- and
shaped the destiny of this Nation. And you have shown us the
strength of a simple idea: the idea of freedom -- in the words of
Lech Walesa, freedom of a nation and freedom of mankind. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients.
# # #
Document No. 286209ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 NOV 14 P3: 52
DATE:
11/14/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 11/15/91 9:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM - MONDAY, NOV. 18, 1991
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
>
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
MCBRIDE
CARD
FIRESTONE
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 9:00 a.m., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
(900)
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
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:MEDALS Draft one
31
NOV
November 12, 1991
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
TIME?
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It gives me great
pleasure to indulge in one of the most unique honors of being
President: the privilege of presenting the Nation's highest
civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by
John Kennedy in 1963, some of America's greatest heroes have been
honored -- the likes of presidents and popes, artists and
astronauts, statesmen and scientists.
I myself have had the pleasure of presenting this medal to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball, and international statesmen such as Prime Minister
Thatcher -- each of them pioneers in their own right, each a
monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget that
November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his medal
right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the greatest
dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this medal stood
for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of mankind.
Today, we have with us ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as icons of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Your
2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and your
standards of excellence are just as towering as your commitment
to the ideal of freedom. //
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement, Bill Buckley raised the level of
political debate in this country -- and our Nation is better for
it. A true "Renaissance Man, " we honor him today for a lifetime
of achievement in American political thought. //
Clergyman and civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan has
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all Americans,
Reverend Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrializations
Centers, one of the world's largest self-help and job training
facilities. Reverend, we salute your leadership in one of the
great movements of our time, here and throughout the world: civil
rights under law. //
Conservationist Russell Train is widely recognized as the
founder of the environmental movement in this country. He has
devoted his life to the protection and conservation of our land
and wildlife. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit our environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. //
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
virtual deity in American sports and a twice-tested war hero. At
3
the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame, If as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country for
five and a half years, in both World War II and Korea. A true
champion in the eyes of many Americans, an author wrote of his
retirement from baseball: "And now Boston knows how England felt
when it lost India. " Ted, congratulations. //
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired the world when,
despite her own battle against breast cancer, drawing national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have led millions to new
lives of freedom. //
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, O'Neill entered politics and
soon became the first Democratic Speaker of the Massachusetts
House. Throughout 34 years as a member of Congress and a decade
as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built one of the most
remarkable political careers of this century. Tip, you were a
tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true patriot.
Congratulations. / /
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
of the arts, a major businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of equal
4
partnership for Puerto Rico in our great union. We honor him
today as a extraordinary leader in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university. Throughout her career, Mrs. Gray has
achieved a number of "first woman" milestones and is widely
regarded as an outstanding Renaissance scholar. An example for
others in her profession, she continues to teach at least one
class a semester. Mrs. Gray, for your pursuit of highest ideals
in your profession and your commitment to American education, we
salute you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a soldier and
statesman, ambassador and aide. His brilliant mastery of the art
of diplomacy is renowned; in fact, it's been said of him that he
is the right man in the right place at the wrong time. For your
tireless service to the cause of freedom and the American ideal,
we thank you. //
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
Over fifty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the Road to
Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
economic freedom of man. He is widely credited as the most
5
influential economic writer of our century. An idol of the free
people of Eastern Europe, Professor von Hayek's writings just
recently were translated into Lithuanian. The people of the
United States recognize Professor von Hayek for the revolutions
in intellectual and political thought he sparked throughout the
world. How magnificent it must be to witness your ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute you. //
The people of the United States are indebted to each of you.
You have touched each of us, in ways both seen and unseen -- and
shaped the destiny of this Nation. And you have shown us the
strength of a simple idea: the idea of freedom -- in the words of
Lech Walesa, freedom of a nation and freedom of mankind. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients.
# # #
Document No. 286209ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 NOV 14 Pl: 52
DATE:
11/14/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 11/15/91 9:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
SUBJECT:
THE EAST ROOM - MONDAY, NOV. 18, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
\
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
MCBRIDE
CARD
FIRESTONE
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 9:00 a.m., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Good - - a thought or two
BO for SR
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Grant/Aarhus
:MEDALS Draft one
01
NOV
November 12, 1991
PRESIDENTIAL PREMARKS:
MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
TIME?
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It gives me great
pleasure to indulge in one of the most unique honors of being
President: the privilege of presenting the Nation's highest
civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by
John Kennedy in 1963, some of America's greatest heroes have been
honored -- the likes of presidents and popes, artists and
astronauts, statesmen and scientists.
I myself have had the pleasure of presenting this medal to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
end
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball,
and international statesmen such as Prime Minister
Lun
Thatcher -- each of them pioneers in their own right, each a
monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget that
November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his medal
right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the greatest
dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this medal stood
for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of mankind.
Today, we have with us ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
or woman
as icons of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Your
2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and your
standards of excellence are just as towering as your commitment
to the ideal of freedom. //
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement, Bill Buckley raised the level of
political debate in this country -- and our Nation is better for
it. A true "Renaissance Man, " we honor him today for a lifetime
of achievement in American political thought. //
Clergyman and civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan has
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all Americans,
Reverend Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrializations
Centers, one of the world's largest self-help and job training
facilities. Reverend, we salute your leadership in one of the
great movements of our time, here and throughout the world: civil
rights under law. //
Conservationist Russell Train is widely recognized as the
founder of the environmental movement in this country. He has
devoted his life to the protection and conservation of our land
and wildlife. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit our environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. / /
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend --- a
virtual deity in American sports and a twice-tested war hero. At
3
the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame, If as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country for
five and a half years, in both World War II and Korea. A true
champion in the eyes of many Americans, an author wrote of his
retirement from baseball: "And now Boston knows how England felt
when it lost India. " Ted, congratulations. //
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired the world when,
despite her own battle against breast cancer, drawing national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have led millions to new
lives of freedom. //
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, O'Neill entered politics and
soon became the first Democratic Speaker of the Massachusetts
House. Throughout 34 years as a member of Congress and a decade
as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built one of the most
remarkable political careers of this century. Tip, you were a
tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true patriot.
Congratulations. / /
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
of the arts, a major businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of equal
4
partnership for Puerto Rico in our great union. We honor him
today as a extraordinary leader in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university. Throughout her career, Mrs. Gray has
achieved a number of "first woman" milestones and is widely
regarded as an outstanding Renaissance scholar. An example for
others in her profession, she continues to teach at least one
class a semester. Mrs. Gray, for your pursuit of highest ideals
in your profession and your commitment to American education, we
salute you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a soldier and
statesman, ambassador and aide. His brilliant mastery of the art
of diplomacy is renowned; in fact, it's been said of him that he
is the right man in the right place at the wrong time. For your
tireless service to the cause of freedom and the American ideal,
we thank you. //
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
Over fifty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the Road to
Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
economic freedom of man. He is widely credited as the most
5
influential economic writer of our century. An idol of the free
people of Eastern Europe, Professor von Hayek's writings just
recently were translated into Lithuanian. The people of the
United States recognize Professor von Hayek for the revolutions
in intellectual and political thought he sparked throughout the
world. How magnificent it must be to witness your ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute you. //
The people of the United States are indebted to each of you.
You have touched each of us, in ways both seen and unseen -- and
shaped the destiny of this Nation. And you have shown us the
strength of a simple idea: the idea of freedom -- in the words of
Lech Walesa, freedom of a nation and freedom of mankind. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients.
# # #
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DATE:
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
SUBJECT:
THE EAST ROOM - MONDAY, NOV. 18, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
MCBRIDE
CARD
FIRESTONE
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 9:00 a.m., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
M.K. All commerts AP
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
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31 NOV 14 P12: 0Z
November 12, 1991
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
TIME?
This is
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It gives me great
pleasure to Redigate indulge in one of the most enjoyable unaque honors of being
President: the privilege of presenting the Nation's highest
civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by
own world's most notable individuals
John Kennedy in 1963, some of America's greatest herees have been
honored, the likes of presidents and popes, artiste and
astronauts, statesmen and scientists.
I myself have had the pleasure of presenting this medal to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
posthemous?
just last year . world leader of consequence
Lucille Ball, and international statesmen such as Prime Minister
these extraordism citizens were former
margaret Thatcher. each of pioneers in their own right, each a
monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget that
November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his medal
right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the greatest
dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this medal stood
for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of mankind.
Today, we have with us ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as icons of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Your Their
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2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and your
standards of excellence are just as towering as your commitment
to the ideal of freedom. 11
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement, Bill Buckley raised the level of
political debate in this country -- and our Nation is better for
it. A true "Renaissance Man," we honor him today for a lifetime
of achievement in American political thought. 11
Clergyman and civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan has
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all Americans,
Anny
Reverend Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrializations
Centers, one of the world's largest self-help and job training
facilities. Reverend, we salute your leadership in one of the
great movements of our time, here and throughout the world: civil
rights under law. 11
not
Conservationist Russell Train is widely recognized as the
trues
founder of the environmental movement in this country. He has
devoted his life to the protection and conservation of our land
and wildlife. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit our environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. 11
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
virtual deity in American sports and a twice-tested war hero. At
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3
the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame,' as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country for
five and a half years, in both World War II and Korea. A true
champion in the eyes of many Americans, an author wrote of his
retirement from baseball: "And now Boston knows how England felt
when it lost India." Ted, congratulations. 11
our
nation
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired the world when,
through
she drew
despite her OWIT battle against breast cancer, drawing national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have led millions to new
lives of freedom. 11
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, 6 Tip Nelli entered politics and arena of
the rough and temble
Bay State's
soon became the ^ first Democratic Speaker of the Massachusetts
Massacheary
House. Throughout 34 years as a member of Congress and a decade
as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built one of the most
remarkable political careers of this century. Tip, you were a
tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true patriot.
Congratulations. 11
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
savvy
of the arts, a hajal businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of equal
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partnership for Puerto Rico in our great union. We honor him
today as a extraordinary leader in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
which one?
American university. Throughout her career, Mrs. Gray has
weak
achieved a number of "first woman" milestones and is widely
regarded as an outstanding Renaissance scholar. An example for
others in her profession, she continues to teach at least one
class a semester. Mrs. Gray, for your pursuit of highest ideals
in your profession and your commitment to American education, we
salute you. 11
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a soldier and
over
statesman, ambassador and aide. His brilliant mastery of the art
of diplomacy is renowned; in fact, it's been said of him that he
is the right man in the right place at the wrong time. For your
tireless service to the cause of freedom and the American ideal,
we thank you. 11
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
Over fifty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the Road to
Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
economic freedom of man. He is widely credited as the most
ley whom?
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He is revered by
influential economic writer of our century. An idol of the free
an a true visionary.
people of Eastern Europe, Professor von Hayek's writings just
recently were translated into Lithuanian. The people of the
United States recognize Professor von Hayek for the revolutions
in intellectual and political thought he sparked throughout the
world. How magnificent it must be to witness your ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute you. //
own honorees.
The people of the United States are indebted to each of you.
You have touched each=uf us, in ways both seen and unseen -- and
you have invished wo - - you have
shaped the destiny. of this Nation. And you have also a shown us the
our mation's
strength and jdy ^ of a simple ^ idea: the idea of freedom, In LA the words of
but powerful
Lech Walesa, freedom of a nation and freedom of mankind. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients.
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WASHINGTON
November 14, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Medal of Freedom Awards
Ceremony
We have reviewed the attached presidential remarks and
have noted a few minor suggested changes on the draft.
If you have any questions or we can be of further
assistance, please let us know.
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
SUBJECT:
THE EAST ROOM - MONDAY, NOV. 18, 1991
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VICE PRESIDENT
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SCOWCROFT
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DARMAN
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BRADY
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31
November 12, 1991
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRint MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
NOV
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
TIME?
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It gives me great
pleasure to indulge in one of the most unique honors of being
President: the privilege of presenting the Nation's highest
civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by
John Kennedy in 1963, some of America's greatest heroes have been
honored -- the likes of presidents and popes, artists and
astronauts, statesmen and scientists.
I myself have had the pleasure of presenting this medal to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball, and international statesmen such as Prime Minister
Thatcher -- each of them pioneers in their own right, each a
monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget that
November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his medal
right here in this room - saying that now, one of the greatest
dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this medal stood
for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of mankind.
Today, we have with us ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as icons of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Your
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achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and your
standards of excellence are just as towering as your commitment
to the ideal of freedom. 11
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement, Bill Buckley raised the level of
political debate in this country -- and our Nation is better for
it. A true "Renaissance Man, TV we honor him today for a lifetime
of achievement in American political thought. 11
Clergyman and civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan has
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all Americans,
Reverend Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrializations
Centers, one of the world's largest self-help and job training
facilities. Reverend, we salute your leadership in one of the
great movements of our time, here and throughout the world: civil
rights under law. 11
Conservationist Russell Train is widely recognized as the
founder of the environmental movement in this country. He has
devoted his life to the protection and conservation of our land
and wildlife. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit our environment from our parents SQ
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. //
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
virtual deity in American sports and a twice-tested war hero. At
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3
the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame," as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country for
five and a half years, in both World War II and Korea. A true
champion in the eyes of many Americans, an author wrote of his
retirement from baseball: "And now Boston knows how England felt
when it lost India." Ted, congratulations. 11
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired the world when,
SHE DREW
despite her own battle against breast cancer, deawing national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have led millions to new
lives of freedom. 11
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, O'Neill entered politics and
soon became the first Democratic Speaker of the Massachusetts
House. Throughout 34 years as a member of Congress and a decade
as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built one of the most
remarkable political careers of this century. Tip, you were a
tough partisan --- but above all, you are a true patriot.
Congratulations. 11
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
of the arts, a major businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of equal
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4
partnership for Puerto Rico in our great union. We honor him
today as a extraordinary leader in the life of Puerto Rico. 11
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university. Throughout her career, Mrs. Gray has
achieved a number of "first woman" milestones and is widely
regarded as an outstanding Renaissance scholar. An example for
others in her profession, she continues to teach at least one
class a semester. Mrs. Gray, for your pursuit of highest ideals
in your profession and your commitment to American education, we
salute you. 11
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a soldier and
statesman, ambassador and aide. His brilliant mastery of the art
of diplomacy is renowned; in fact, it's been said of him that he
is the right man in the right place at the wrong time. For your
tireless service to the cause of freedom and the American ideal,
we thank you. 11
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
over fifty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the Road to
Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
one of
economic freedom of man. He is widely credited as the most
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5
influential economic writer of our century. An idol of the free
people of Eastern Europe, Professor von Hayek's writings just
recently were translated into Lithuanian. The people of the
United States recognize Professor von Hayek for the revolutions
in intellectual and political thought he sparked throughout the
world. How magnificent it must be to witness your ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute you. 11
The people of the United States are indebted to each of you.
You have touched each of us, in ways both seen and unseen -- and
shaped the destiny of this Nation. And you have shown us the
strength of a simple idea: the idea of freedom -- in the words of
Lech Walesa, freedom of a nation and freedom of mankind. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients.
# # #
Grant/Aarhus
A:MEDALS Draft one
November 12, 1991
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
TIME?
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It gives me great
pleasure to indulge in one of the most unique honors of being
President: the privilege of presenting the Nation's highest
civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by
John Kennedy in 1963, some of America's greatest heroes have been
honored -- the likes of presidents and popes, artists and
astronauts, statesmen and scientists.
I myself have had the pleasure of presenting this medal to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball, and international statesmen such as Prime Minister
Thatcher -- each of them pioneers in their own right, each a
monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget that
November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his medal
right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the greatest
dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this medal stood
for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of mankind.
Today, we have with us ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as icons of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Your
2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and your
standards of excellence are just as towering as your commitment
to the ideal of freedom. //
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement, Bill Buckley raised the level of
political debate in this country -- and our Nation is better for
it. A true "Renaissance Man," we honor him today for a lifetime
of achievement in American political thought. //
Clergyman and civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan has
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all Americans,
Reverend Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrializations
Centers, one of the world's largest self-help and job training
facilities. Reverend, we salute your leadership in one of the
great movements of our time, here and throughout the world: civil
rights under law. //
Conservationist Russell Train is widely recognized as the
founder of the environmental movement in this country. He has
devoted his life to the protection and conservation of our land
and wildlife. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit our environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. //
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
virtual deity in American sports and a twice-tested war hero. At
3
the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame, " as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country for
five and a half years, in both World War II and Korea. A true
champion in the eyes of many Americans, an author wrote of his
retirement from baseball: "And now Boston knows how England felt
when it lost India." Ted, congratulations. //
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired the world when,
despite her own battle against breast cancer, drawing national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have led millions to new
lives of freedom. //
Former Speaker of the House Tip 'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, O'Neill entered politics and
soon became the first Democratic Speaker of the Massachusetts
House. Throughout 34 years as a member of Congress and a decade
as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built one of the most
remarkable political careers of this century. Tip, you were a
tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true patriot.
Congratulations. //
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
of the arts, a major businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of equal
4
partnership for Puerto Rico in our great union. We honor him
today as a extraordinary leader in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university. Throughout her career, Mrs. Gray has
achieved a number of "first woman" milestones and is widely
regarded as an outstanding Renaissance scholar. An example for
others in her profession, she continues to teach at least one
class a semester. Mrs. Gray, for your pursuit of highest ideals
in your profession and your commitment to American education, we
salute you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a soldier and
statesman, ambassador and aide. His brilliant mastery of the art
of diplomacy is renowned; in fact, it's been said of him that he
is the right man in the right place at the wrong time. For your
tireless service to the cause of freedom and the American ideal,
we thank you. //
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
Over fifty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the Road to
Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
economic freedom of man. He is widely credited as the most
5
influential economic writer of our century. An idol of the free
people of Eastern Europe, Professor von Hayek's writings just
recently were translated into Lithuanian. The people of the
United States recognize Professor von Hayek for the revolutions
in intellectual and political thought he sparked throughout the
world. How magnificent it must be to witness your ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute you. //
The people of the United States are indebted to each of you.
You have touched each of us, in ways both seen and unseen -- and
shaped the destiny of this Nation. And you have shown us the
strength of a simple idea: the idea of freedom -- in the words of
Lech Walesa, freedom of a nation and freedom of mankind. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients.
# # #
Grant/Aarhus
:MEDALS Draft one
November 12, 1991
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARDS CEREMONY
THE EAST ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
TIME?
Thank you, and welcome to the White House. It gives me great
pleasure to indulge in one of the most unique honors of being
President: the privilege of presenting the Nation's highest
civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Since the first Presidential Medal recipients were chosen by
John Kennedy in 1963, some of America's greatest heroes have been
honored -- the likes of presidents and popes, artists and
astronauts, statesmen and scientists.
I myself have had the pleasure of presenting this medal to
war heroes like Generals Jimmy Doolittle and Norman Schwarzkopf;
diplomats and public servants like Jim Baker, Margaret Chase
Smith and Douglas Dillon; world-famous entertainers such as
Lucille Ball, and international statesmen such as Prime Minister
Thatcher -- each of them pioneers in their own right, each a
monument to individual achievement. I'll never forget that
November night two years ago when Lech Walesa accepted his medal
right here in this room -- saying that now, one of the greatest
dreams of his life had been fulfilled, because this medal stood
for the freedom of a nation and the freedom of mankind.
Today, we have with us ten awardees whose life work has
enriched this Nation -- whether as leaders of popular movements,
as icons of the common man, or as intellectual giants. Your
2
achievement and dedication are unparalleled in America, and your
standards of excellence are just as towering as your commitment
to the ideal of freedom. //
Author Bill Buckley is the celebrated founder of the largest
journal of opinion in America. A preeminent intellectual in the
American conservative movement, Bill Buckley raised the level of
political debate in this country -- and our Nation is better for
it. A true "Renaissance Man, " we honor him today for a lifetime
of achievement in American political thought. //
Clergyman and civil rights leader Rev. Leon Sullivan has
been a voice of reason throughout the latter half of this
century. A vigorous proponent of equal rights for all Americans,
Reverend Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrializations
Centers, one of the world's largest self-help and job training
facilities. Reverend, we salute your leadership in one of the
great movements of our time, here and throughout the world: civil
rights under law. //
Conservationist Russell Train is widely recognized as the
founder of the environmental movement in this country. He has
devoted his life to the protection and conservation of our land
and wildlife. I've often quoted President Theodore Roosevelt's
idea that we don't inherit our environment from our parents so
much as borrow it from our children. For the legacy you are
helping us leave to the children of America, sir, we thank you. //
Baseball great Ted Williams is an American legend -- a
virtual deity in American sports and a twice-tested war hero. At
3
the height of his athletic career, "Teddy Ballgame, " as he was
known, answered the call of patriotism -- serving his country for
five and a half years, in both World War II and Korea. A true
champion in the eyes of many Americans, an author wrote of his
retirement from baseball: "And now Boston knows how England felt
when it lost India." Ted, congratulations. //
Former First Lady Betty Ford first inspired the world when,
despite her own battle against breast cancer, drawing national
attention to the importance of early detection. Later, as
president of the Betty Ford Center, she restored hope and dignity
to those lost in the desperation of drug and alcohol dependency.
Mrs. Ford, your compassion and caring have led millions to new
lives of freedom. //
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill is a legendary
figure in American politics, blessed with the common touch like
few others. Over fifty years ago, O'Neill entered politics and
soon became the first Democratic Speaker of the Massachusetts
House. Throughout 34 years as a member of Congress and a decade
as Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill built one of the most
remarkable political careers of this century. Tip, you were a
tough partisan -- but above all, you are a true patriot.
Congratulations. / /
Former Puerto Rico Governor Don Luis Ferre is known as the
grand old man of Puerto Rico, beloved by his people as a patron
of the arts, a major businessman and a public servant of the
first order. Don Luis is a lifelong advocate of equal
4
partnership for Puerto Rico in our great union. We honor him
today as a extraordinary leader in the life of Puerto Rico. //
Historian and humanist Hanna Holborn Gray is a world-class
educator, the first woman to serve as president of a major
American university. Throughout her career, Mrs. Gray has
achieved a number of "first woman" milestones and is widely
regarded as an outstanding Renaissance scholar. An example for
others in her profession, she continues to teach at least one
class a semester. Mrs. Gray, for your pursuit of highest ideals
in your profession and your commitment to American education, we
salute you. //
Vernon Walters enlisted in the Army as a private in 1941,
before the outbreak of WWII; nearly a half-century later, he was
ambassador to Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the
years between, he served six Presidents as a soldier and
statesman, ambassador and aide. His brilliant mastery of the art
of diplomacy is renowned; in fact, it's been said of him that he
is the right man in the right place at the wrong time. For your
tireless service to the cause of freedom and the American ideal,
we thank you. //
Finally, we honor Professor Friedrich von Hayek, for a
lifetime of looking beyond the horizon. At a time when many saw
socialism as ordained by history, he foresaw freedom's triumph.
Over fifty years ago, Professor von Hayek wrote that the Road to
Serfdom was not the road to the future -- or to the political and
economic freedom of man. He is widely credited as the most
5
influential economic writer of our century. An idol of the free
people of Eastern Europe, Professor von Hayek's writings just
recently were translated into Lithuanian. The people of the
United States recognize Professor von Hayek for the revolutions
in intellectual and political thought he sparked throughout the
world. How magnificent it must be to witness your ideas
validated before the eyes of the world. We salute you. //
The people of the United States are indebted to each of you.
You have touched each of us, in ways both seen and unseen -- and
shaped the destiny of this Nation. And you have shown us the
strength of a simple idea: the idea of freedom -- in the words of
Lech Walesa, freedom of a nation and freedom of mankind. God
bless each of you, and God bless this great country of ours.
And now, Barbara and I will present the medals to the
recipients.
# # #