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Presidential Medal of Freedom for Jan Karski

2012

Polish History Museum

Polish History Museum
Warszawa, Poland

On May 29, 2012, U.S. President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Dr. Jan Karski. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is America's highest civilian honor. Since Dr. Karski passed away in 2000, Poland's former Minister of Foreign Affairs Adam Daniel Rotfeld accepted the award on behalf of Karski.

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  • Title: Presidential Medal of Freedom for Jan Karski
  • Date: 2012
  • Location: Washington, USA
  • Contributor: Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, DC
  • Original Source: Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, DC
  • Copyright: Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, DC
  • Collection: Jan Karski, Postaci
Polish History Museum

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