After doing further research on the topic, I believe that Muhammad Ali does deserve to win the Freedom Medal. The Freedom Medal, as suggested by the name, is awarded to someone who promotes our Constitution's rights to freedom. Ali enforced these rights in many ways, including securing the return of many Americans held hostage. In 1985, Ali traveled to Lebanon to release four hostages. Similarly, Ali has traveled to Iraq to free 15 US hostages during the first Gulf War, and has visited Iran recently to attempt to release two American hikers held captive. Muhammad Ali has made missions to both Afghanistan and North Korea and has given over one million dollars in aid to Cuba. Though many see Ali as just a decorated boxer who allegedly tried to avoid the Vietnam War draft, Muhammad Ali has also spent great amounts of time and money helping to better our world. His charitable works and travels oversees for the freedom of many Americans perfectly embodies the spirit of a Freedom Medal recipient.
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