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Obama Awards Medal of Freedom Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (L) presents Hispanic actress, singer and dancer Chita Rivera the 2009 Medal of Freedom. The award is the highest honor a civilian can achieve for being recognized for their outstanding achievements in life. The award were given to Stephen Hawking, Ted Kennedy, Billie Jean King, Harvey Milk (posthumously) , Sandra Day O Connor, Desmond Tutu, Dr. Pedro Jose Greer, Nancy Goodman Brinker, Jack Kemp (posthumously), Reverend Joseph Lowery, Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, Mary Robinson, Janet Davison Rowley, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chita Rivera, and Sidney Poitier. .Credit: Gary Fabiano Pool via CNP Washington District of Columbia United States of Amer Copyright: xx 1205.jpg GaryxFabianox cnpphotos019498

December 3, 2022, Washington, District of Columbia, USA: Previous Kennedy Center honoree Chita Rivera and daughter Lisa Mordente arrive for the formal Artist s Dinner honoring the recipients of the 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, December 3, 2022. The 2022 honorees are: actor and filmmaker George Clooney; contemporary Christian and pop singer-songwriter Amy Grant; legendary singer of soul, Gospel, R&B, and pop Gladys Knight; Cuban-born American composer, conductor, and educator Tania Leon; and iconic Irish rock band U2, comprised of band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr Washington USA - ZUMAs152 20221203_zaa_s152_014 Copyright: xRonxSachsx

2002 Honoree Chita Rivera, left and her daughter, Lisa Mordente arrive for the Medallion Ceremony honoring the recipients of the 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, December 4, 2021. The 2021 honorees are: operatic bass-baritone Justino Diaz, Motown founder, songwriter, producer and director Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, legendary stage and screen icon Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. WAX20211204210 RonxSachs

December 8, 2002, Washington, District of Columbia, USA: Actor James Earl Jones, left, and theater actress Chita Rivera share a laugh with Secretary of State Colin Powell, right, before a group photo was taken of the 2002 Kennedy Center Honorees at the United States Department of State in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, December 7, 2002. . They are honored for their lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts Washington USA - ZUMAs152 20021208_zaa_s152_001 Copyright: xRobertxTrippettx