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The Medal of Freedom is a very important honor to receive. It is the highest civilian honor given in the United States. The award is given to people who make an influential contribution to American society. One person who shows these expectations is Horace Hayden. Horace Hayden, born on October 13, 1769, was one of the first, most successful people in dentistry (Pierre Fauchard Academy). He discovered many ideas, theories, and concepts that are still useful today for many dentists, hygienist, and assistants. Horace Hayden is an excellent candidate and should receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Hayden had to go through a lot of education to reach his passions and his major accomplishments. At the age of 10 years old, Hayden started to study ancient languages and became proficient in them (Hyson). He showed a passion for his education. Then, at the age of 16, like his dad, he started a career in carpentry and architecture (Hyson). He read as many books as he could to become a great architecture. He also made many drawings showing his knowledge and skill in the architecture field (Hyson). But, once he saw what the dental field consisted of, he started to study medical sciences, anatomy, and pathology with Dr.
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I chose Horace Hayden because of his commitment to achieve and to reach his goals successfully. I also chose him because of his willing act to help his patients have a happy and brighter smile. Horace Hayden is an excellent candidate for this award because of all of the accomplishments he has done. He has worked so hard in his life time to become successful and make a difference in not only his part but for dentists all around the United States. Horace Hayden died on January 25, 1844 and is buried in Green mount Cemetery in Baltimore (Pierre Fauchard Academy). Even though Horace Hayden has passed, his long lasting legacy for medical dentistry will never be

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