She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963.

VOA: special.2009.01.25

It was revived in 1963 as a way to honor individuals for distinguished service from all walks of life.

VOA: standard.2009.08.12

Connecticut Democrat Chris Dodd noted that Thursday's vote will be only the second time the Senate will be in session on Christmas Eve since 1963.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

The Obama administration has lifted limits on travel and remittances to Cuba by Cuban-Americans and initiated talks on reinstating direct postal service between the two countries for the first time since 1963.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28