Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Mother Teresa Wins The Presidential Medal Of Freedom

In 1985, Mother Teresa received her last major award. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by United States President Ronald Reagan, who described Mother Teresa as; "a heroine of our times". Despite the fact that this award was traditionally given to US citizens, President Reagon explained that; "the goodness in some hearts transcends all national boundaries".

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