Jim Thorpe to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
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CHICAGO — President Joe Biden is expected to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to recipients this Friday, but in Chicago on Wednesday, family members of Jim Thorpe said they will be in Washington D.C. to accept the award for him, more than 70 years after his death. Thorpe's name has become synonymous with many things. Once dubbed the world's greatest athlete, he will now add another title to his name — Presidential Medal of Freedom winner …
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Jim Thorpe to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
CHICAGO — President Joe Biden is expected to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to recipients this Friday, but in Chicago on Wednesday, family members of Jim Thorpe said they will be in Washington D.C. to accept the award for him, more than 70 years after his death. Thorpe's name has become synonymous with many things. Once dubbed the world's greatest athlete, he will now add another title to his name — Presidential Medal of Freedom winner …