Democracy Service Medal

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This list of recipients of the Democracy Service Medal covers recipients of the National Endowment for Democracy's Democracy Service Medal. The Medal was established in 1999 and awarded annually, sometimes to more than one person. [1]

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References

  1. "Democracy Service Medal". National Endowment for Democracy. 13 September 2010.
  2. Kyi, Dorji (June 17, 2016). "Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche Honoured with the Democracy Service Medal". Contact Magazine. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  3. "Albright, Shultz Honored with Democracy Service Medal". NDI. June 4, 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2020.