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EO 13306Executive OrderG.W. Bush · R

Executive Order 13306

Establishing the Bob Hope American Patriot Award

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In simple terms

This executive order establishes a presidential award named after entertainer Bob Hope to recognize civilians or organizations demonstrating extraordinary patriotism and devotion to U.S. Armed Forces personnel. The President has sole discretion to grant no more than one award per year, with flexibility for posthumous and exceptional circumstances.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 33337

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 68 FR 33337

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

  • Establish the Bob Hope American Patriot Award
  • President may grant award to qualifying civilian individuals or organizations at sole discretion
  • Limit of one award per year except in exceptional circumstances
  • Award may be conferred posthumously

What to expect

Immediate

  • Award established as of signing date

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Ongoing annual award cycle at President's discretion

Risks & tensions

  • No criteria defined for 'extraordinary love of country' or 'exceptional circumstances', leaving entirely to presidential discretion
  • No implementing body or administrative process specified
  • Symbolic recognition with no material benefits or enforcement mechanism described
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