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Hanks, Springsteen among Obama's last Medal of Freedom recipients

(Reuters) - In one of his final acts in office, President Barack Obama selected key figures in sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, activism, academia and entertainment among the 21 people who will be awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest civilian honor in the United States.

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20:41 on November 16 2016

Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Stereogum — Diana Ross and Bruce Springsteen were awarded the Presidential Medal Of Freedom today alongside 19 other recipients. It’s the highest honor a civilian in this country c... more info
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20:14 on November 16 2016

President Obama awards Bruce Springsteen with Presidential Medal of Freedom

Consequence of Sound — Other recipients include Diana Ross, Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro, Lorne Michaels, and Michael Jordan. more info
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20:24 on November 16 2016

Hanks, Springsteen among Obama's last Medal of Freedom recipients

Reuters — (Reuters) - In one of his final acts in office, President Barack Obama selected key figures in sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, activism, academia and entertainmen... more info
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10:12 on November 17 2016

Bruce Springsteen awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama

Uncut — Robert De Niro and Diana Ross are among the other recipients Robert De Niro and Diana Ross are among the other recipients The post Bruce Springsteen awarded Presiden... more info
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