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A Presidential Unit Citation is a unit citation awarded by the president of a state.
Specific awards include:
A unit citation is a formal, honorary mention by high authority of a military unit's specific and outstanding performance, notably in battle.
Similar mentions can also be made for individual soldiers.
Alternatively or concurrently, the unit can be awarded an honorary title, a mention on the flag or a decoration.
In France, since 1916, the fourragère (an ornamental colored cord) is worn on the uniform by the members of a unit which had received several citations.
Broadly, a citation is a reference to a published or unpublished source (not always the original source). More precisely, a citation is an abbreviated alphanumeric expression embedded in the body of an intellectual work that denotes an entry in the bibliographic references section of the work for the purpose of acknowledging the relevance of the works of others to the topic of discussion at the spot where the citation appears. Generally the combination of both the in-body citation and the bibliographic entry constitutes what is commonly thought of as a citation (whereas bibliographic entries by themselves are not). References to single, machine-readable assertions in electronic scientific articles are known as nanopublications, a form of microattribution.
Citations have several important purposes: to uphold intellectual honesty (or avoiding plagiarism), to attribute prior or unoriginal work and ideas to the correct sources, to allow the reader to determine independently whether the referenced material supports the author's argument in the claimed way, and to help the reader gauge the strength and validity of the material the author has used. As one article has argued, citations relate to the way authors perceive the substance of their work, their position in the academic system, and the moral equivalency of their place, substance, and words.
A president is the leader of a country or a division or part of a country, typically a republic, a democracy, or a dictatorship. The title "president" is sometimes used by extension for leaders of other groups, including corporate entities.
Etymologically, a president is one who presides (from Latin prae- "before" + sedere "to sit"; giving the term praeses). Originally, the term referred to the presiding officer of a ceremony or meeting (i.e., chairman), but today it most commonly refers to an executive official. Among other things, "President" today is a common title for the heads of state of most republics, whether presidential republics, semi-presidential republics or parliamentary republics.
The title President is derived from the Latin prae- "before" + sedere "to sit." As such, it originally designated the officer who presides over or "sits before" a gathering and ensures that debate is conducted according to the rules of order (see also chairman and speaker). Early examples are from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge (from 1464) and the founding President of the Royal Society William Brouncker in 1660. This usage survives today in the title of such offices as "President of the Board of Trade" and "Lord President of the Council" in the United Kingdom, as well as "President of the Senate" (one of the roles constitutionally assigned to the Vice-President of the United States). The officiating priest at certain Anglican religious services, too, is sometimes called the "President" in this sense. However the most common modern usage is as the title of a head of state in a republic.
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The United States of America (USA), commonly referred to as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major territories and various possessions. The 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C., are in central North America between Canada and Mexico. The state of Alaska is in the northwestern part of North America and the state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The territories are scattered about the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. At 3.8 million square miles (9.842 million km2) and with over 320 million people, the country is the world's third or fourth-largest by total area and the third most populous. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration from many countries. The geography and climate of the United States are also extremely diverse, and the country is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
The Presidential Unit Citation, originally called the Distinguished Unit Citation, is awarded to units of the United States Armed Forces, and those of allied countries, for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941. The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions so as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign. Since its inception by Executive Order on 26 February 1942, retroactive to 7 December 1941, to 2008, the Presidential Unit Citation has been awarded in conflicts such as World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Iraq War, and the War in Afghanistan. This video is targeted to blind users. Attribut...
Members of the 4-23rd and 1-17th receive the Presidential Unit Citation for actions performed during a recent deployment to Afghanistan ATTENTION!! We are moving! Because of YouTube's new policy against military related videos and on where advertisers are allowed to put their Ads, we must move our videos. Join us at our new home! WWW.USMILITARYVIDEOS.NET! You will find videos and photos not found here on YouTube!! Plus forums to discuss all things military related! You can even post your thoughts there! Plus Sports, Outdoors, Snipers Hide, Shooting, Hunting and Fishing pages! Questions or comments email chris@usmilitaryvideos.net Want to win $5000 worth of ammo!?!?!? Thought that would get your attention! Here at US Military Videos & Photos we have partnered with USCCA (United States Con...
The President bestows the Presidential Unit Citation on the Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry -- known as the Blackhorse Regiment. October 20, 2009. (Public Domain)
Pres. Obama Honors Presidential Unit Citation Recipients Tuesday, October 20, 2009 President Obama spoke from the White House Rose Garden to honor Troop A, First Squadron, 11th Armored Combat Regiment of the U.S. Army with the Presidential Unit Citation for actions in the Republic of Vietnam.
2nd MEB Received the Navy Presidential Unit Citation for it's 2009-2010 deployment to the Helmand Province. It conducted the largest heliborne assaults since Vietnam Operation Kandjar and in Operation Moshtarak, which always was the largest battle since the start of the Afghan Campaign. The ceremony was held at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on 14 Sept 2012, with Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus.
18 August 1968 - Australian Prime Minister Mr John Gorton Presents the United States Presidential Unit Citation to D Company, 6RAR for Extraordinary Gallantry at the Battle of Long Tan. This Presidential Unit Citation, the highest US award, was presented to Delta Company 6RAR at a parade in Townsville on 18 August 1968, two years after the Battle of Long Tan. The Australian Prime Minister, Mr John Gorton pinned the citation ribbon to 6RAR's regimental colours and congratulated D Company on its award. Present at the ceremony were the Minister for the Army, Mr Phillip Lynch, his wife, and the new American Ambassador to Australia, Mr William Crook with Mrs Crook. Also present were members of D company including Major Harry Smith, MC of NSW and Sergeant Bob Buick, MM, of WA. [AWM F04223 Film...
At Woolwich, survivors of "C" Troop, 170th Independent Mortar Battery, RA, who fought with the Gloucesters at the Imjin River, were read the US Presidential Citation. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/b53344c05bfe4e3e8fe4aa6b8cf2c507 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
Veterans from the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment received the Presidential Unit Citation for their heroism during the Vietnam War. Under Secretary of the Army Dr. Joseph Westphal and Capt. (Ret.) John Poindexter remark on the valor behind this award. http://www.army.mil/news
In August 2015, Rob Douglas DTM was awarded a Presidential Citation from the International President of Toastmasters International. His home club CIS Toastmaters hosted an event to celebrate Rob's achievement. This video was sponsored by Pepper Press
The Presidential Unit Citation, originally called the Distinguished Unit Citation, is awarded to units of the United States Armed Forces, and those of allied countries, for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941. The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions so as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign. Since its inception by Executive Order on 26 February 1942, retroactive to 7 December 1941, to 2008, the Presidential Unit Citation has been awarded in conflicts such as World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Iraq War, and the War in Afghanistan. This video is targeted to blind users. Attribut...
Members of the 4-23rd and 1-17th receive the Presidential Unit Citation for actions performed during a recent deployment to Afghanistan ATTENTION!! We are moving! Because of YouTube's new policy against military related videos and on where advertisers are allowed to put their Ads, we must move our videos. Join us at our new home! WWW.USMILITARYVIDEOS.NET! You will find videos and photos not found here on YouTube!! Plus forums to discuss all things military related! You can even post your thoughts there! Plus Sports, Outdoors, Snipers Hide, Shooting, Hunting and Fishing pages! Questions or comments email chris@usmilitaryvideos.net Want to win $5000 worth of ammo!?!?!? Thought that would get your attention! Here at US Military Videos & Photos we have partnered with USCCA (United States Con...
The President bestows the Presidential Unit Citation on the Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry -- known as the Blackhorse Regiment. October 20, 2009. (Public Domain)
Pres. Obama Honors Presidential Unit Citation Recipients Tuesday, October 20, 2009 President Obama spoke from the White House Rose Garden to honor Troop A, First Squadron, 11th Armored Combat Regiment of the U.S. Army with the Presidential Unit Citation for actions in the Republic of Vietnam.
2nd MEB Received the Navy Presidential Unit Citation for it's 2009-2010 deployment to the Helmand Province. It conducted the largest heliborne assaults since Vietnam Operation Kandjar and in Operation Moshtarak, which always was the largest battle since the start of the Afghan Campaign. The ceremony was held at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on 14 Sept 2012, with Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus.
18 August 1968 - Australian Prime Minister Mr John Gorton Presents the United States Presidential Unit Citation to D Company, 6RAR for Extraordinary Gallantry at the Battle of Long Tan. This Presidential Unit Citation, the highest US award, was presented to Delta Company 6RAR at a parade in Townsville on 18 August 1968, two years after the Battle of Long Tan. The Australian Prime Minister, Mr John Gorton pinned the citation ribbon to 6RAR's regimental colours and congratulated D Company on its award. Present at the ceremony were the Minister for the Army, Mr Phillip Lynch, his wife, and the new American Ambassador to Australia, Mr William Crook with Mrs Crook. Also present were members of D company including Major Harry Smith, MC of NSW and Sergeant Bob Buick, MM, of WA. [AWM F04223 Film...
At Woolwich, survivors of "C" Troop, 170th Independent Mortar Battery, RA, who fought with the Gloucesters at the Imjin River, were read the US Presidential Citation. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/b53344c05bfe4e3e8fe4aa6b8cf2c507 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
Veterans from the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment received the Presidential Unit Citation for their heroism during the Vietnam War. Under Secretary of the Army Dr. Joseph Westphal and Capt. (Ret.) John Poindexter remark on the valor behind this award. http://www.army.mil/news
In August 2015, Rob Douglas DTM was awarded a Presidential Citation from the International President of Toastmasters International. His home club CIS Toastmaters hosted an event to celebrate Rob's achievement. This video was sponsored by Pepper Press
Operation Dragon Strike, the massive operation led by the 101st Airborne Division's Strike Brigade and conducted in Kandahar, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom 10-11, breaks the back of Taliban in their homeland. The Strike Brigade was selected by President Barrack Obama and Gen. David Petraeus to conduct this historical mission and recently awarded a military units highest honor, The Presidential Unit Citation Award. These are some of the stories and their 'on the battlefield' videos from the Strike OEF 10-11 Soldiers.
Created in 1945, this documentary film shows the massive battle for the island of Okinawa, focusing on the activities of the American 6th Marine Division. The 6th Marine Division was formed in September 1944. During the invasion of Okinawa it saw combat at Yae-Take and Sugar Loaf Hill and was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation.
USS Yorktown (CV/CVA/CVS-10) is one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. Yorktown was commissioned in April 1943, and participated in several campaigns in the Pacific Theater of Operations, earning 11 battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation.
Capítulo: 6.- El fantasma gris El portaaviones USS Enterprise fue el barco más condecorado de la II Guerra Mundial y el primero en recibir la Presidential Unit Citation, el mayor galardón que se concede a un navío estadounidense. Ha llegado el momento del descanso para el portaaviones en la guerra en el Pacífico, por lo que regresa a casa para un reequipamiento. Contando con una nueva tripulación de marineros que se unen a la hermandad a bordo del Enterprise y equipado con nueva tecnología, la nave también apodada "The Grey Ghost" ("El fantasma gris") regresa al campo de batalla para enfrentarse al enemigo. De su cubierta despegarán los aviones que realizarán las operaciones aéreas nocturnas que, por primera vez, se llevan a cabo desde un portaaviones y que tendrán lugar durante la sangri...
Operation Dragon Strike, the massive operation led by the 101st Airborne Division's Strike Brigade and conducted in Kandahar, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom 10-11, breaks the back of Taliban in their homeland. The Strike Brigade was selected by President Barrack Obama and Gen. David Petraeus to conduct this historical mission and recently awarded a military units highest honor, The Presidential Unit Citation Award. These are some of the stories and their 'on the battlefield' videos from the Strike
Kenneth Wolf was interviewed on September 29, 1999 by Bob Wernle on behalf of the Montgomery County Historical Society. Wolf served as a tail gunner during World War II, flying missions over Germany. He received the Presidential Unit Citation. Wolf, Kenneth, 1925- Veterans -- Indiana -- Montgomery County -- Biography. World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American. World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations. World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Germany.
Arguably the greatest Dan VS Phil Challenge yet. Blind Man's Buff, with morris dancing soundtrack, bonus replay footage and terrifying pagan flower head blind. Slideshow tribute to the U.S. fast attack submarines which recieved the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) during the Cold War, set to . Segment of Blind Man's Bluff from the 2004 WSOP, featuring Amir Vahedi, Layne Flack, Scotty Nguyen, Clonie Gowen, Mike Matusow and Phil Gordon. Since my first reading went over so well, I decided to do another. This time a ritual story, explaining how to play a curious game. Original creepypasta: .
Arguably the greatest Dan VS Phil Challenge yet. Blind Man's Buff, with morris dancing soundtrack, bonus replay footage and terrifying pagan flower head blind. Slideshow tribute to the U.S. fast attack submarines which recieved the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) during the Cold War, set to . Segment of Blind Man's Bluff from the 2004 WSOP, featuring Amir Vahedi, Layne Flack, Scotty Nguyen, Clonie Gowen, Mike Matusow and Phil Gordon. Since my first reading went over so well, I decided to do another. This time a ritual story, explaining how to play a curious game. Original creepypasta: .
Originally from Iowa, Roger Kinkade enlisted in the marine corps in the late 1940s. In 1950, he was deployed to Korea and served with the First Marine Brigade as a gunner. He participated in the Pusan Perimeter initiative as well as others. After recovering from being wounded, he returned to his unit. During his service, Kinkade received a Good Conduct Medal, a Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and a National Defense Ribbon. Upon returning from Korea, Kinkdade served for a time as a drill instructor at Paris Island, South Carolina before returning to Iowa to join his father's farming endeavors. In this oral history interview, Kinkade looks back on his military service. For more information, visit http://www.library.okstate.edu/oralhistory/soohp ©2...
Corporal Volley Ray 'Doc' Dooley grew up on a cotton farm in Lone Oak, Texas. Drafted into the U.S. Army in August 1944, Doc served as an infantryman. Dooley surprised German tanks, protected his company on patrols, and outsmarted a German minefield while in Europe, actions that earned him a bronze star, a silver star, and a Presidential Unit Citation.