American Legion Post 20 honors Club immediate past President Freedman

The National Press Club American Legion Post 20 honored Michael Freedman on his last day as Club president for his support of the post and wartime military service

Prior to the Club's Jan. 22 General Membership Meeting in which Freedman turned over the president's gavel to Lisa Matthews, Post 20 Commander Jim Noone presented him with an American Legion Special Award plaque for "outstanding and dedicated support."  The presentation took place in the McClendon Room, which has long been the Post 20 meeting place. 

Freedman and the Club worked closely with Post 20 on numerous projects related to the end of World War II. These included the 75th anniversary of the death of famed World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle, the 75th anniversary of V-E (Victory in Europe) Day, the 75th anniversary of V-J (Victory in Japan) Day, and a webcast interview with former Senator Bob Dole, badly wounded in WW II.

"It was a real pleasure for Post 20 to work with Mike and the Club so that the sacrifices of our World War II military members were properly commemorated," Noone said.  "It was Mike's leadership that made it happen."