First Founders’ Medal Recipient

Howard H. Baker Jr., former senator and later ambassador, was the recipient of the first Founders’ Medal. The medal was presented at the 1996 Charter Day celebration.

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  • Title First Founders’ Medal Recipient
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  • Keywords First Founders’ Medal Recipient
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date December 27, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018