Honorary Americans are granted citizenship by US Congress or by Presidential Proclamation. Oddly, the dead can also earn Honorary Citizenship. William Penn and his wife, Hannah Callowhill Penn, were awarded this type of citizenship in 1984. Perhaps someday imaginary people will gain this unique title, like Superman or Spiderman.
The flag for Americans with Honorary Citizenship has the stripes colour reversed, such that their are 7 white stripes and 6 red. In the canton is a circle of 12 stars and a larger 13th star in the middle. This design reflects their unique American label as Honorary Citizens. Perhaps the most famous person to get this honor was Mother Teresa.
The first person awarded this award was Winston Churchill in 1963, while he was still living. The last person to get this honor was in 2014—Bernard Galvez.
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