The Presidential Medal of Freedom can be awarded posthumously , such as with Cesar Chavez and John F. Kennedy .
It may also be awarded posthumously ; examples include Cesar Chavez , Paul `` Bear '' Bryant , Roberto Clemente , Jack Kemp , John F. Kennedy , Thurgood Marshall and Lyndon Johnson. thumb|left|100px|Medal and accoutrements including undress ribbon , miniature , and lapel badge.thumb|right|160px|Graphical representation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with DistinctionThe badge of the Presidential Medal of Freedom is in the form of a golden star with white enamel , with a red enamel pentagon behind it ; the central disc bears thirteen gold stars on a blue enamel background ( taken from the Great Seal of the United States ) within a golden ring .
Presidential Medal of Freedom