Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Presidential Medal of Freedom" in English language version.
There are two degrees of the Medal, the higher being the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction.
In recognition of your legacy and service, of your courage and accomplishment, today, General Powell, I was honored to present you with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, with distinction. I want to tell all those here in attendance that this was the second Medal of Freedom you have received, the first from President Bush in 1991. And today, you became only the second American citizen in the history of the Republic to be the recipient of two Medals of Freedom.
There are two degrees of the Medal, the higher being the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction.