The United States Capitol Historical Society's Freedom Award
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society created its Freedom Award to recognize and honor individuals and organizations that have advanced greater public understanding and appreciation for freedom as represented by the U.S. Capitol and Congress. The Freedom Award was first presented on September 17, 1993, the eve of the 200th anniversary of the laying of the U.S. Capitol cornerstone by George Washington in 1793. This award, named for the statue that graces the Capitol’s Dome, is presented annually in recognition of the dedication of recipients to freedom, democracy, and representative government.
FREEDOM AWARD RECIPIENTS
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Sen. Roy Blunt and USCHS President Jane Campbell at the 2022 Freedom Award
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Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger and D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Robert J. Contee III, are presented the 2022 Freedom Award by 2021 Freedom Award recipients, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).
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Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger and D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Robert J. Contee III, who accepting the Freedom Award on behalf of Washington’s law enforcement.
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Playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda receiving the 2017 Freedom Award from 2014 recipient, Congressman John Lewis
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2017 USCHS Freedom Award Presentation: Lin-Manuel, Luiz and Luz Miranda
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2017 USCHS Freedom Award Presentation: Representative Nancy Pelosi Speaks
Congressman Lewis accepting the 2014 Freedom Award from then-USCHS President Ronald Sarasin
Congressman Lewis speaking at the 2014 Freedom Award
Speaker Nancy Pelosi presents the 2007 Freedom Award to Tom Foley (second from left) as Democratic leader Steny Hoyer, former Republican leader Bob Michel, Society President Ron Sarasin, and Congressman Norm Dicks look on.
Cokie Roberts celebrates her 2010 Freedom Award with her husband, Stephen Roberts, her mother the Hon. Lindy Boggs, and her daughter Rebecca Roberts.
Cokie Roberts received the 2010 Freedom Award.
Jim Lehrer receives the 2003 Freedom Award from then-USCHS President Ronald Sarasin and Trustee Cokie Roberts
Lee Hamilton receives 2005 Freedom Award presented by USCHS Pres. Ron Sarasin.
Architects of the Capitol Alan Hantman, Christine Merdon, and Stephen Ayers received marble replicas of the Capitol. USCHS Chairman Donald Carlson, right.
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The Honorable Norman Mineta accepts the 2013 Freedom Award