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| https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-congratulates-lugar-on-receiving-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom | Donnelly Congratulates Lugar on Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | IN | Joe Donnelly | D000607 | www.donnelly.senate.gov | legacy | Donnelly Congratulates Lugar on Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Joe Donnelly attended a ceremony at the White House where President Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Indiana U.S. Senator Richard Lugar. “I was honored to be at the White House today to see Senator Richard Lugar receive our nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom,” said Donnelly. “Senator Lugar has devoted his life to serving the state of Indiana and our country, and his life’s work is a model for how we can and should solve problems. We are a safer and stronger nation as a result of his leadership. Hoosiers are proud to call him one of our own." Senator Donnelly with Senator Lugar and his wife Charlene Lugar The view from Senator Donnelly’s seat at the White House ceremony The Presidential Medal of Freedom is presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Executive Order signed by President John F. Kennedy establishing the Presidential Medal of Freedom. For full size photos, email Donnelly_Press@Donnelly.Senate.Gov. Press Contact CONTACT: Donnelly_Press@Donnelly.Senate.Gov | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |