`` They remind us that we each have it within our powers to fulfill dreams , to advance the dreams of others and to remake the world for our children , '' he said . Medal of Freedom is nation 's highest civilian honor . It was created after World War II to honor civilian service during that war . O'Connor , O'Connor , Milk , Poitier , Hawking , O'Connor among honorees .
Medal of Freedom is nation 's highest civilian honor . It was created after World War II to honor civilian service during that war . O'Connor , O'Connor , Milk , Poitier , Hawking , O'Connor among honorees .