Dietrich was made an honorary citizen of Berlin on 16 May 2002 . Translated from German , her memorial plaque reads " Tell me where the flowers are " 27 December 1901 – 6 May 1992 Actress and Singer She was one of the few German actresses that attained international significance . Despite tempting offers by the Nazi regime , she emigrated to the USA and became an American citizen . In 2002 , the city of Berlin posthumously made her an honorary citizen . " I am , thank God , a Berliner . " Funded by the GASAG Berlin Gasworks Corporation . The U.S. Government awarded Dietrich the Medal of Freedom for her war work . Dietrich has been quoted as saying this was the honor of which she was most proud in her life . They also awarded her with the Operation Entertainment Medal . The French Government made her a ( later upgraded to ) of the and a Commandeur of the . Her other awards include the Medallion of Honor of the State of Israel , the Fashion Foundation of America award and a ( Belgium )
Medal of Freedom
Medal of Freedom (1945)
Marlene Dietrich