Establishing the Bob Hope American Patriot Award
Headline: Creates Bob Hope American Patriot Award to Honor Civilians
What it does: The President may, at his sole discretion, grant the Bob Hope American Patriot Award to a qualifying civilian or organization.
- Honors civilians or organizations demonstrating extraordinary support for U.S. Armed Forces.
- Typically only one award is given in a year, making it selective.
- Can be awarded after death and presented at any time during the year.
Summary
This order creates the Bob Hope American Patriot Award to encourage love of country, service to the people, and support for the United States Armed Forces, and to honor Bob Hope's long service to the troops on his 100th birthday.
The President may grant the award, at his sole discretion, to a civilian or an organization that demonstrates extraordinary patriotism and devotion to military personnel; the award may be given posthumously.
Usually no more than one award is granted each year, and the presentation may occur at any time.
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