National Humanities Medal

The National Humanities Medal, inaugurated in 1997, honors individuals or groups whose work has deepened the nation's understanding of the humanities and broadened our citizens' engagement with history, literature, languages, philosophy, and other humanities subjects. Up to 12 medals can be awarded each year.

Award/Honor
Philip Roth
National Humanities Medal
2010
Award/Honor
Elie Wiesel
National Humanities Medal
2009