Trump posthumously awards Medal of Freedom to 9/11 hero Welles Crowther
President Donald Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, who died during the September 11 attacks. Crowther was an equities trader and volunteer firefighter known as the "Man in the Red Bandana" for his actions that day. The award was given posthumously, meaning it was presented after his death. This honors his role in saving lives during the attacks.
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