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The Presidential Medal of Freedom, medal awarded annually by the President of the United States
to individuals selected by him or recommended to him by the Distinguished Civilian Service
Awards Board. Recipients of the medal are those who have made outstanding contributions to
the national interest of the United States, to world peace or those who have made a
significant public or private accomplishment. In 1963 President John F. Kennedy ordered the
former Medal of Freedom renamed and recommending the board altered by adding five members
from outside the executive branch of the government to the five members from within.
Recipients include, educators, diplomats, authors, scientists & business
executives
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1992 President George Bush presented
Audrey Hepburn with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of her
UNICEF work. Time Magazine honored Hepburn with a cover
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The Audrey Hepburn Treasures tells the remarkable
biography of an life in a unique and intimate way. With the support of the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund, the book takes the reader
through Audrey's life, from her childhood experiences in Holland, through her successful
Hollywood career and her work on behalf of UNICEF (see
cover left)
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The Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award, recognizes exceptional
meritorious service. The medal was established by President Truman in 1945 to recognize
notable service in the war. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy reintroduced it as an honor for
distinguished civilian service in peacetime.
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2007 marked the 50th anniversary
of the first scent by Givenchy, L’interdit for Audrey Hepburn
considered to be first celebrity-endorsed perfume
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Cover Photo for Harper's Bazaar -
Audrey, with her gamine chic became synonymous with Givenchy perfume
and fashion through various ad campaigns
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Black and White Photography
