Former Indiana senator awarded Medal of Freedom
Posted: Nov 20, 2013 11:39 PM EDT | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 2:39 PM EDT
WASHINGTON D.C. -- A former long-time U.S. Senator who represented Indiana on the hill was back in Washington Wednesday to receive a big honor.
Dick Lugar was one of 16 people who received the Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest honor for civilians.
The 81-year-old was honored for his leadership on international security issues and for his work reducing the threat of nuclear weapons.