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Peter C. Lemon is one of the youngest surviving recipients of America's
highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, presented by
President Richard Nixon for assisting in saving the lives of his comrades
during the Vietnam War.
On May 1st 2009, Mr. Lemon was presented the coveted Outstanding
American by Choice award by President Barack Obama at The White
House, recognizing his life of professional achievement and civic
contribution. It is the first time in history the award was presented
by the President of the United States.
Mr. Lemon has been recognized by President Jimmy Carter with the
Certificate of Outstanding Achievement and he is an inductee in the
elite Ranger Hall of Fame.
Mr. Lemon is a premier international motivational and inspirational keynote speaker. A successful entrepreneur for
almost four decades, he has owned businesses in the construction and insurance industries and is also a bronze
sculptor. Mr. Lemon holds a Bachelor Degree in Speech, a Masters degree in Business Administration, and was
proclaimed "Humanitarian Alumni of the Year" at his graduate alma mater.
Acclaimed author of Beyond the Medal, A Journey from Their Hearts to Yours and Executive Producer of the Emmy
winning PBS Documentary Special Beyond the Medal of Honor, Mr. Lemon donated his book to the 32,000
secondary schools in the United States and through the generosity of Ross Perot, the PBS Special, with curriculum,
to over 17,000 public and private high schools to inspire our youth to become worthy citizens.
highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, presented by
President Richard Nixon for assisting in saving the lives of his comrades
during the Vietnam War.
On May 1st 2009, Mr. Lemon was presented the coveted Outstanding
American by Choice award by President Barack Obama at The White
House, recognizing his life of professional achievement and civic
contribution. It is the first time in history the award was presented
by the President of the United States.
Mr. Lemon has been recognized by President Jimmy Carter with the
Certificate of Outstanding Achievement and he is an inductee in the
elite Ranger Hall of Fame.
Mr. Lemon is a premier international motivational and inspirational keynote speaker. A successful entrepreneur for
almost four decades, he has owned businesses in the construction and insurance industries and is also a bronze
sculptor. Mr. Lemon holds a Bachelor Degree in Speech, a Masters degree in Business Administration, and was
proclaimed "Humanitarian Alumni of the Year" at his graduate alma mater.
Acclaimed author of Beyond the Medal, A Journey from Their Hearts to Yours and Executive Producer of the Emmy
winning PBS Documentary Special Beyond the Medal of Honor, Mr. Lemon donated his book to the 32,000
secondary schools in the United States and through the generosity of Ross Perot, the PBS Special, with curriculum,
to over 17,000 public and private high schools to inspire our youth to become worthy citizens.
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