1979
Citation:
Dr. Elisabeth Kubler- Ross, author of On Death and Dying and related works, has encouraged millions of people to confront human morality with courage and dignity. By combining factual psychiatric research with great personal sensitivity she has brought enlightenment to what has been man’s darkest fear. Her books, and the award winning films and tapes based on them serve as the authoritative texts at hospitals and medical centers around the world. Dr. Ross has lectured throughout the United States, Europe, Australia and Japan. An advisor to numerous hospitals foundations and institutes, she also conducts five-day training workshop on Life, Death, and Transition. Currently she is completing a new book Letter to a Dying Child.
Award was presented at the President's Cabinet Twelft Annual Awards Dinner, April 27, 1979.