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An Especially Meritorious Contribution

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

 

An Especially Meritorious Contribution

Yesterday, President Obama honored 13 Americans with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor awarded to civilians in the United States who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors."

This year's recipients include cultural icons like Bob Dylan and Toni Morrison, as well as groundbreaking pioneers like former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and astronaut John Glenn.

Watch as Madeleine Albright explains what the Medal of Freedom means to her:

Video with Madeleine Albright

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

What the Medal of Freedom Means to Me: John Glenn
John Glenn is a national hero, the first American to orbit the earth in 1962. He says that receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom was truly a humbling experience.

The 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
Watch a video to see some of the highlights from President Obama's speech at the Vietnam War Memorial.

President Obama Celebrates U.S. Troops on Memorial Day
President Obama marks Memorial Day with events at Arlington National Cemetery and the Vietnam War Memorial.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

10:30 AM: The President attends an annual hurricane preparedness briefing

11:40 AM: The President signs the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank WhiteHouse.gov/live

2:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WhiteHouse.gov/live

5:00 PM: The President hosts a Jewish American Heritage Month reception WhiteHouse.gov/live

WhiteHouse.gov/live Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live

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