Don Foreman wrote:

The occasion is military: a military honoree receiving a military
decoration for exceptional military performance in the line of duty.

The president is a civilian.

Should the ceremony be conducted in a military manner, or in a
civilian manner with hugs etc?

Is the event about the honoree and his heroism or a showcase for a
most exhalted president?


If the 'president' isn't going to honor the man for his actions, he
should have just mailed him the medal.


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