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View All Images- United States President Barack Obama (R) embraces Kara Kennedy, who accepts the 2009 Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award, on behalf of her father, U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Democrat of Massachusetts), in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA August 12, 2009. The award is the highest honor a civilian can achieve for being recognized for their outstanding achievements in life. The awards 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- United States President Barack Obama (R) embraces Kara Kennedy, who accepts the 2009 Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award, on behalf of her father, U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Democrat of Massachusetts), in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA August 12, 2009. The award is the highest honor a civilian can achieve for being recognized for their outstanding achievements in life. The awards 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- United States President Barack Obama (R) embraces Kara Kennedy, who accepts the 2009 Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award, on behalf of her father, U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Democrat of Massachusetts), in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA August 12, 2009. The award is the highest honor a civilian can achieve for being recognized for their outstanding achievements in life. The awards 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) presents Academy Award winning actor Sidney Poitier 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) embraces Academy Award winning actor Sidney Poitier after presenting him with 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) presents Academy Award winning actor Sidney Poitier the 2009 Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) presents Academy Award winning actor Sidney Poitier the 2009 Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (L) presents tennis champion Billie Jean King with 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) smiles at tennis champion Billie Jean King after presenting her the 2009 Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) presents tennis champion Billie Jean King the 2009 Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- Tennis champion Billie Jean King listens to her citation prior to United States President Barack Obama awarding her 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama presents former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama presents former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor the 2009 Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) presents civil rights leader Rev. Joseph Lowry 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) presents civil rights leader Rev. Joseph Lowry the 2009 Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) presents former President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) presents former President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson the 2009 Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (L) smiles as he attempts to avoid hitting the headdress of Joe Medicine Crow, as he presents him the 2009 Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award. 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (L) smiles as he attempts to avoid hitting the headdress of Joe Medicine Crow, as he presents him the 2009 Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award. 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow High Bird was the first member of his tribe to earn a masters degree. For his valiant service in World War II, he was awarded the status of Crow War Chief, and his renowned studies of the First Americans and contributions to cultural and historical preservation have been critical to our understanding of Americas history, listens as his citation is read awarding him the 2009 Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award. 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) presents Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) presents Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu awaits the start of the program where he will be presented the 2009 Medal of Freedom by United States President Brack Obama in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- Stephen Hawking awaits the start of the program where he will be presented the 2009 Medal of Freedom by United States President Brack Obama in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. 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. Photo by Gary Fabiano/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) applauds Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as they arrive for a reception to honor her recent swearing in, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) applauds Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as they arrive for a reception to honor her recent swearing in, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) applauds Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as they arrive for a reception to honor her recent swearing in, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) applauds Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as they arrive for a reception to honor her recent swearing in, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) applauds Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as they arrive for a reception to honor her recent swearing in, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor applauds her family as they are recognized by U.S. President Barack Obama during a reception to honor her recent swearing in, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net
- Washington, DC - August 12, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama (R) applauds Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as they arrive for a reception to honor her recent swearing in, in the East Room of the White House Photo by Mike Theiler/POOL-CNP-PHOTOlink.net `