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award Malala Yousafzai the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work to promote girl's education around the world.

Created by M.W. on July 12, 2013

Malala Yousafzai, at the age of 15, stood up to the oppression of the Taliban and has since fought for girls around the world to have the right to education. In her short life she has exemplified the ideals of the United States by her promotion of equal access to education and freedom of speech.

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