Retired general Tommy Franks honored

An Oklahoman is among three people awarded the nation&#39;s highest civilian honor by President Bush Tuesday. <br/><br/>All three men were central to the President&#39;s Iraq policy. Presidential Medals

Tuesday, December 14th 2004, 2:31 pm

By: News On 6


An Oklahoman is among three people awarded the nation's highest civilian honor by President Bush Tuesday.

All three men were central to the President's Iraq policy. Presidential Medals of Freedom were given to retired General Tommy Franks[pictured], who oversaw the initial invasion of Iraq, former CIA Director George J. Tenet and former Iraq administrator Paul Bremer.

President Truman established the Medal of Freedom in 1945 to recognize civilians for their efforts during World War II. It was reinstated in 1963 by President Kennedy to honor distinguished service.
logo

Get The Daily Update!

Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox!

More Like This

December 14th, 2004

March 14th, 2024

December 4th, 2023

September 25th, 2023

Top Headlines

March 28th, 2024

March 28th, 2024

March 28th, 2024

March 28th, 2024