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Trump to Award the Medal of Freedom to Dan Gable; December 4, 2020
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President Donald J. Trump to Award the Medal of Freedom to Dan Gable
Issued on: December 4, 2020
On Monday, President Donald J. Trump will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Danny Mack Gable. This prestigious award is the Nations highest civilian honor, which may be awarded by the President to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
Mr. Gable is undoubtedly one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Born and raised in Iowa, Gable represented his home state on the mat at Iowa State University, where he compiled an astonishing 117-1 record. During the course of his collegiate career, Gable was a two-time NCAA Wrestling Champion, three-time All-American, and three-time Big Eight Champion. After college, Gable represented the United States of America on the world stage. He won titles in the 1971 Pan American Games, the World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, the 1972 Tbilisi Tournament, and in six Midlands Opens. He also won a Gold Medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.
Gables wrestling career was just the beginning of his success. He went on to become the winningest coach in the history of the University of Iowa, as Gables teams won 15 NCAA National Team Titles and compiled an overall career record of 355-21 from 1976 to 1997. Gable coached 152 All-Americans, 45 National Champions, 106 Big Ten Champions, and 12 Olympians. Gable also coached at 5 Olympic Games, 6 United States World Teams, and at 10 World Cups, among several other international tournaments.
Gable has earned many well-deserved accolades for his unmatched accomplishments, including being named the Nations Outstanding Wrestler by the Amateur Athletic Union and the United States Wrestling Federation and one of the top coaches in the twentieth century and Iowas top sports figure in the past 100 years by ESPN. He is also in the United States of America Wrestling Hall of Fame, the United States Olympic Hall of Fame, and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Gable has inspired thousands of athletes in Iowa, the United States, and the world. Today, Gable still resides in the Hawkeye State with his wife, Kathy. He is an author, motivational speaker, father, and grandfather.
President Donald J. Trump to Award the Medal of Freedom to Dan Gable
Issued on: December 4, 2020
On Monday, President Donald J. Trump will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Danny Mack Gable. This prestigious award is the Nations highest civilian honor, which may be awarded by the President to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
Mr. Gable is undoubtedly one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Born and raised in Iowa, Gable represented his home state on the mat at Iowa State University, where he compiled an astonishing 117-1 record. During the course of his collegiate career, Gable was a two-time NCAA Wrestling Champion, three-time All-American, and three-time Big Eight Champion. After college, Gable represented the United States of America on the world stage. He won titles in the 1971 Pan American Games, the World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, the 1972 Tbilisi Tournament, and in six Midlands Opens. He also won a Gold Medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.
Gables wrestling career was just the beginning of his success. He went on to become the winningest coach in the history of the University of Iowa, as Gables teams won 15 NCAA National Team Titles and compiled an overall career record of 355-21 from 1976 to 1997. Gable coached 152 All-Americans, 45 National Champions, 106 Big Ten Champions, and 12 Olympians. Gable also coached at 5 Olympic Games, 6 United States World Teams, and at 10 World Cups, among several other international tournaments.
Gable has earned many well-deserved accolades for his unmatched accomplishments, including being named the Nations Outstanding Wrestler by the Amateur Athletic Union and the United States Wrestling Federation and one of the top coaches in the twentieth century and Iowas top sports figure in the past 100 years by ESPN. He is also in the United States of America Wrestling Hall of Fame, the United States Olympic Hall of Fame, and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Gable has inspired thousands of athletes in Iowa, the United States, and the world. Today, Gable still resides in the Hawkeye State with his wife, Kathy. He is an author, motivational speaker, father, and grandfather.
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Trump to Award the Medal of Freedom to Dan Gable; December 4, 2020 (Original Post)
mahatmakanejeeves
Dec 2020
OP
The other contender was a Piggly Wiggly boxboy who overcame Post-Nasal Drip.
CaptYossarian
Dec 2020
#1
CaptYossarian
(6,448 posts)1. The other contender was a Piggly Wiggly boxboy who overcame Post-Nasal Drip.
Sure, Mr. Gable's accomplishments are better than average, but there are many others who may be more deserving. Trump is still trolling us as he continues to circle the drain.
Paladin
(28,252 posts)3. Better than Limbaugh or a fucking war criminal.
But still pathetic.
marble falls
(57,075 posts)4. Who wants an award from a guy with an asterix behind his name?
SharonAnn
(13,772 posts)5. Dan is from my hometown and deserves it. Shame it's bestowed by Trump.
Gothmog
(145,124 posts)6. Why did trump leave the event early?
Juanita Jean is amused
https://juanitajean.com/well-theres-one-explanation/
Well, Theres One Explanation
December 08, 2020 By: Juanita Jean Herownself Category: Uncategorized
Trump just walked out of a Medal of Freedom Ceremony today leaving everyone baffled.
One possible explanation from a friend of a friend
Yeah, he is full of it and kids faces never lie.
December 08, 2020 By: Juanita Jean Herownself Category: Uncategorized
Trump just walked out of a Medal of Freedom Ceremony today leaving everyone baffled.
Link to tweet
One possible explanation from a friend of a friend
He crapped his pants. Look at the faces of the kids around him. They all have I smell poop look on their face. When he walked out, he clutched his tummy for a second, as if it hurt. President craps a Lot.
Yeah, he is full of it and kids faces never lie.