Bob Dylan awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Written by admin on April 27, 2012 – 6:29 pm - |
Bob Dylan has been named as one of 13 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor and, according to the White House press release, is “presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors”. |
President Obama said of the 13 Medal of Freedom recipients:
| “These extraordinary honorees come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, but each of them has made a lasting contribution to the life of our Nation. They’ve challenged us, they’ve inspired us, and they’ve made the world a better place. I look forward to recognizing them with this award.” |
Bob Dylan is the only entertainer among the 13 recipients. The other recipients are Madeleine Albright, John Doar, William Foege, John Glenn, Gordon Hirabayashi, Dolores Huerta, Jan Karski, Juliette Gordon Low, Shimon Peres, John Paul Stevens, and Pat Summitt.
The awards will be presented at the White House in late spring.
Bob Dylan was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2009.
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