Jackie Robinson was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the highest civilian honor — by President Ronald Reagan on March 26, 1984. Rachel Robinson attended the White House ...

“Jackie Robinson represents America at its best. Removing an icon and Presidential Medal of Freedom and Congressional Gold ...

38. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. President Ronald Reagan posthumously awarded Jackie Robinson the Presidential Medal of Freedom—the highest award given to a ...

A Department of Defense webpage describing baseball and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson's military ... A recipient of both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal ...

While most know that Robinson was the first Black player in the MLB, few are aware of his courageous efforts off the field. Such efforts should be admired and offer an example that seems much needed ...

a Jackie Robinson Foundation board member, said in a statement. “A recipient of both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal, he of course is an American hero.” ...

A Department of Defense webpage describing baseball and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson’s ... A recipient of both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal, he of ...