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National Endowment for Democracy Posthumously Awards Democracy Service Medal to Oswaldo Payá
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On behalf of the United States, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has been instrumental in supporting freedom and democracy around the world since its founding in 1983. NED was born from President Ronald Reagan’s visionary call during his 1982...
NED in 2024: Courage on the Frontlines of Freedom
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