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Statement on the Awarding of the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, to His Majesty Mohammed VI
I didn't even know there was such a thing. This is in return for some favor, but I can't recall what.
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Statement from the Press Secretary on the Awarding of the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, to His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco
FOREIGN POLICY
Issued on: January 15, 2021
Today, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, to His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco.
The Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, is a rarely-awarded, prestigious decoration that can only be bestowed by the President, typically to chiefs of state or heads of government of other countries. Over his more than two decades of leadership, King Mohammed VI has advanced the deep and enduring partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States across all domains. His vision and personal courageincluding his decision to resume ties with the State of Israelhave positively reshaped the landscape of the Middle East and North Africa and ushered in a new era of security and prosperity for both our countries and the world.
Moroccos Ambassador to the United States, Her Highness Princess Lalla Joumala, accepted the award on behalf of the King in a private ceremony.
Statement from the Press Secretary on the Awarding of the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, to His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco
FOREIGN POLICY
Issued on: January 15, 2021
Today, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, to His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco.
The Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, is a rarely-awarded, prestigious decoration that can only be bestowed by the President, typically to chiefs of state or heads of government of other countries. Over his more than two decades of leadership, King Mohammed VI has advanced the deep and enduring partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States across all domains. His vision and personal courageincluding his decision to resume ties with the State of Israelhave positively reshaped the landscape of the Middle East and North Africa and ushered in a new era of security and prosperity for both our countries and the world.
Moroccos Ambassador to the United States, Her Highness Princess Lalla Joumala, accepted the award on behalf of the King in a private ceremony.
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Statement on the Awarding of the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, to His Majesty Mohammed VI (Original Post)
mahatmakanejeeves
Jan 2021
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catbyte
(34,402 posts)1. Why not Mohammed bin Bonesaw?
mahatmakanejeeves
(57,489 posts)3. There's something weird going on.
rickyhall
(4,889 posts)2. I guess Trump only like rich Muslims