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Roosevelt, Franklin Delano

Date of birth:
January 30th, 1882 (New York, United States)
Date of death:
April 12th, 1945 (Warm Springs, United States)
Buried on:
Franklin Delano and Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Tomb
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Awarded on:
January 1st, 1939
"For outstanding service in 1938 in promoting better understanding between Christians and Jews [in America]."
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander-in-Chief
Unit:
President of the U.S., U.S. Government
Awarded on:
May 27th, 1941
"In recognition of his pre-eminent services to humanity as the fearless and resolute champion of the ideals of freedom and individual liberty."
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander-in-Chief
Unit:
President of the U.S., U.S. Government
Awarded on:
November 18th, 1945
American Legion's Distinguished Service Medal

Posthumously awarded
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander-in-Chief
Unit:
President of the U.S., U.S. Government
Awarded on:
1947
"For extraordinary, eminently meritorious and valuable services rendered in a position of great responsibility to the people and Government of the Philippines. In 1933, during his first term as President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt approved an Act of Congress establishing the Commonwealth Government and fixing the date of independence of the Philippines on July 4, 1946. For eight years thereafter, in the course of their preparation for independence, the Filipino people were greatly encouraged in their labors by the many evidences of his constant solicitude and sympathy. Ever thoughtful of the welfare of the Filipino people, he sought by every means in his power to bring the historic American experiment in the Philippines to a just and satisfactory conclusion. In December 1941, after the Japanese invasion, he pledged the entire resources of the United States of America to the redemption of the Philippines. The Filipino people, believing in him and in the justice of their common cause with the American people, bitterly resisted the enemy during more than three years of unremitting struggle. Beginning in October 1944, and in the course of the next six months, the overwhelming might of American arms, supported by a loyal population, completely crushed the forces of the invader. Franklin Delano Roosevelt had kept his promise.

On this first anniversary of the Republic, the people and Government of the Philippines, in grateful recognition of his services, posthumously award to Franklin Delano Roosevelt—a great man, outstanding American, and hero of the Philippines—the Medal for Chief Commander of the Philippine Legion of Honor."

Posthumously awarded
Chief Commander to the Legion of Honor
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander-in-Chief
Unit:
President of the U.S., U.S. Government
Awarded on:
April 15th, 1948
Grootkruis der Militaire Willems Orde (MWO.1)

Royal decree no.36. Posthumously awarded.

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