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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

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

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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

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