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Tony Blair - Member of the Committee of 300, ex British PM, 1997-2007: Mr Anthony Charles Lynton Blair MP- 1994–2007: The Rt Hon Anthony Charles Lynton Blair MP 2007–present: The Rt Hon Anthony Charles Lynton Blair, ex MI5 Agent, Privy Councillor (1994- present )
Honours: Blair is presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by then US President George W. Bush.
Congressional Gold Medal (2003) Honorary Doctor of Law (LL.D.) from Queen's University Belfast (2008) Presidential Medal of Freedom (2009) Dan David Prize (2009) Liberty Medal
Congressional Gold Medal (2003) Honorary Doctor of Law (LL.D.) from Queen's University Belfast (2008) Presidential Medal of Freedom (2009) Dan David Prize (2009) Liberty Medal
In May 2007, before his resignation, it was speculated that Blair would be offered a knighthood in the Order of the Thistle, owing to his Scottish connections (rather than the Order of the Garter, which is usually offered to former Prime Ministers). Blair reportedly indicated
that he did not want the traditional knighthood or peerage bestowed on former prime ministers.
On 22 May 2008, Blair received an honorary law doctorate from Queen's University Belfast, alongside former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, for distinction in public service and roles in the
On 22 May 2008, Blair received an honorary law doctorate from Queen's University Belfast, alongside former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, for distinction in public service and roles in the
Northern Ireland peace process.
On 13 January 2009, Blair was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush.Bush stated that Blair was given the award "in recognition of exemplary achievement and to convey the utmost esteem of the American people" and
On 13 January 2009, Blair was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush.Bush stated that Blair was given the award "in recognition of exemplary achievement and to convey the utmost esteem of the American people" and
cited Blair's support for the War on Terror and his role in achieving peace in Northern Ireland as two reasons for justifying his being presented with the award.
On 16 February 2009, Blair was awarded the Dan David Prize by Tel Aviv University for "exceptional leadership and
On 16 February 2009, Blair was awarded the Dan David Prize by Tel Aviv University for "exceptional leadership and
steadfast determination in helping to engineer agreements and forge lasting solutions to areas in conflict". He was awarded the prize in May 2009.
On 13 September 2010, Blair was awarded the Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
On 13 September 2010, Blair was awarded the Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
It was presented by former President Bill Clinton.
On 8 July 2010, Blair was awarded the Order of Freedom by the President of Kosovo, Fatmir Limaj.
On 8 July 2010, Blair was awarded the Order of Freedom by the President of Kosovo, Fatmir Limaj.
Tony Blair connected to the illegal War in Iraq and Afghanistan he also stands accused of War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity.
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