Although Jim Thorpe is no longer alive, his legacy was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Carbon County town that is named after him is also where his memorial stands. Some were ...

One of Oklahoma's greatest athletes, Jim Thorpe, was awarded the Medal of Freedom, the country's highest civilian honor, Friday at the White House. >> Download the KOCO 5 App Sign up for our ...

Donald Trump caused controversy on Thursday by saying the civilian Presidential Medal of Freedom was "much ... as Republican ...

C HICAGO — 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 ...

May 3 (UPI) --President Joe Biden on Friday evening presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the highest ... Yeoh and the late legendary athlete Jim Thorpe. President Joe Biden hosted ...