Presidential Medal of Freedom

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• 25th August 2009
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THE PRESIDENT: There are many honors and privileges bestowed on the occupant of this house, but few mean as much to me as the chance to award America's highest civilian medal to the recipients that are here today. This is a chance for me -- and for the United States of America -- to say thank you to some of the finest citizens of this country, and of all countries.WASHINGTON – President Obama today named 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom.

THE PRESIDENT: There are many honors and privileges bestowed on the occupant of this house, but few mean as much to me as the chance to award America's highest civilian medal to the recipients that are here today. This is a chance for me -- and for the United States of America -- to say thank you to some of the finest citizens of this country, and of all countries.WASHINGTON – President Obama today named 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. Read More	Go to Album
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