2007-05-15 08:45:43 · 3 answers · asked by rja0479 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
it was the Presidential Medal of Freedom, something COMPLETLY different!
here's the citation:
SAMUEL M. WALTON
Awarded by
President George Bush
March 17, 1992
An American original, Sam Walton embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and epitomizes the American dream. Concern for his employees, a commitment to his community, and a desire to make a difference have been the hallmarks of his career. By sponsoring scholarships from Latin America, he has also worked to bring peoples closer together and to share with others the American ideals he so well represents. A devoted family man, business leader, and statesman for democracy Sam Walton demonstrates the virtues of faith, hope, and hard work. America honors this captain of commerce, as successful in life as in business.
2007-05-15 08:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is actually called "The Medal of Honor".
It was the Medal of Freedom that was awarded
2007-05-15 11:22:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.medaloffreedom.com/SamWalton.htm
That website tells all about it.
2007-05-15 08:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋