Dolly Parton Isn T The Only Person To Turn Down The Medal Of Freedom Here Are The Others
Appearing on the Today show on Tuesday, the 75-year-old musician shared that she was offered the highest civilian award in the country twice within the past four years, but denied the honor both times. “I couldn’t accept it because my husband was ill and then they asked me again about it and I wouldn’t travel because of the COVID,” Parton explained. Even though it was scheduling conflicts that previously kept her from accepting the Medal of Freedom, Parton said she’s not sure if she would accept the honor were it to be offered to her a third time, even under more convenient circumstances....