ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — James Foley, the first journalist beheaded by ISIS, was honored with an award for extraordinary courage.
Former President Clinton nominated Foley for the award, which was presented at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C.
Foley’s father, John, said, “This is recognition of Jim’s courage. His sacrifice and his love of his fellow man his fellow captives, and we couldn’t be more proud to be his parents.”
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