

The Pulitzer Prize winning classic by President John F. Kennedy and Schlossberg will present this year's awards during a ceremony on May 22 at the John F. Read 879 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers. Previous recipients include former Presidents Barack Obama, George H.W. The awards are selected by a bipartisan committee of national, political and community leaders. Mitt Romney, who was the only Republican to vote to convict former President Donald Trump during his first impeachment trial in 2020. Kennedy Library Foundation, said in a statement. Their service and courage inspire us all,” Caroline Kennedy, JFK's daughter and the honorary president of the John F. Today’s honorees put their careers and lives on the line to protect democratic principles and the integrity of our elections. "There is no more important issue facing our country - and the world - today than the fight for democracy. In addition to Zelenskyy and Cheney, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers, and Georgia Election Department worker Wandrea "Shaye" Moss are also being honored for their actions in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. Kennedy, unveiled the recipients exclusively on TODAY Thursday. Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. The awards are named in honor of JFK's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1957 book, "Profiles in Courage." Kennedy Library Foundation have been giving out the awards since 1989 to public servants who have made courageous decisions without regard to personal or professional consequences.

Liz Cheney are among the five recipients of this year's Profile in Courage Awards for protecting democracy in the United States and around the world. “I am deeply moved and grateful for this recognition of our work in Michigan to ensure every voice is heard, every vote is counted, and our democracy prevails against the unprecedented attempts to interfere with our elections and upend the will of the people,” Benson said in a news release.Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Republican Rep.

The award recognizes public officials at the federal, state, or local level whose actions demonstrate the qualities of politically courageous leadership in the spirit of Profiles in Courage, President Kennedy’s 1957 Pulitzer prize-winning book, according to the award's sponsors.

More: Michigan election officials see new $8 million security grant ahead of 2022 elections More: State moves to block release of certain driver records, then reverses itself Kennedy and to recognize and celebrate the quality of political courage that he admired most, according to the website of the presidential library. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award was created in 1989 by members of President Kennedy's family to honor President John F. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, Arizona House Speaker Russell "Rusty" Bowers, and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss, an employee of the Georgia Election Department. Honored for 2022 along with Benson were Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy, U.S.
