Jackie Robinson was bestowed with an award by a president.
After his death in 1972 , in recognition of his achievements on and off the field , Robinson was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal and Presidential Medal of Freedom.
comparable Congressional Gold Medal -- the highest civilian award of the United States.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the President of the United States and is -- along with the	President of the United States	President of the United States	United States	United States	Medal of Freedom	Medal of Freedom
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