Certificate of Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to General Colin L. Powell

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A large certificate for the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded by President George H. W. Bush, to General Colin L. Powell. This cream cardstock, matte certificate, was awarded to General Powell July 3, 1991. At the top center is the presidential seal (Great Seal), printed in gold. In large black and gold ornate script and print throughout, the certificate reads: [The President of the United States of America / Awards this / Presidential Medal of Freedom / to / GENERAL COLIN L. POWELL, USA / In a long and distinguished career in the United States Army, culminating / in his service as Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell has provided / unsurpassed leadership and judgment in difficult times. A deft manager and / forthright counselor, he personifies the ideal of the soldier-statesman, serving the / President and the Nation with personal integrity, political judgment, and military / skill.

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