Former Vice President Mike Pence has been awarded the annual John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his actions in the ceremonial duty of conducting Congress’ certification of the 2020 presidential election results.
The certification process on Jan. 6, 2021, was interrupted by protesters who entered the U.S. Capitol building, and Pence had resisted calls from President Donald Trump to delay the certification because of allegations widespread voter fraud.
Pence will receive the award, given by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum “to public servants for making a courageous decision of conscience without regard for the personal or professional consequences” in a ceremony May 4 in Boston.
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