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President George W. Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to legendary radio personality Paul Harvey, one of 14 recipients of the 2005 Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005 in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to legendary radio personality Paul Harvey, one of 14 recipients of the 2005 Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005 in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush delivers remarks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, updating the United States continuing efforts in assisting the victims of the South Asia earthquake. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush introduces the 2005 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005 in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, one of 14 recipients of the 2005 Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005 in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to legendary radio personality Paul Harvey, one of 14 recipients of the 2005 Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005 in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
As Mrs. Lonnie Ali looks on, President George W. Bush embraces three-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world Muhammad Ali after presenting him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, during ceremonies at the White House. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush shakes the hand of Gen. Richard Myers, recently retired Commander of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, after presenting him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during ceremonies Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, at the White House. White House photo by Paul Morse
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin wipes a tear after being honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, during ceremonies at the White House. Looking on are fellow recipients Robert Conquest, left, and Alan Greenspan. White House photo by Paul Morse
Carol Burnett jokes with President George W. Bush during the presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to in the East Room Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005. As a singer, dancer, comedienne, and actress, she has been one of America’s most cherished entertainers since her Broadway by in 1959. White House photo by Paul Morse
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali glances over to the President during the during the presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the East Room Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005. President Bush awards the honor to 14 recipients during the ceremony. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to baseball legend Frank Robinson in the East Room Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005. Winning the Most Valuable Player awards in the National and American Leagues, he achieved the American League Triple Crown in 1966. Mr. Robinson became baseball's first African-American manager. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush exchanges a glance with Paul Rusesabagina during the presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the East Room Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005. Paul Rusesabagina demonstrated remarkable courage and compassion in the face of genocidal terror. During the Rwandan genocide in 1994, he risked his own life to shelter more than 1,000 fellow Rwandans targeted for murder. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush, wearing a scarf presented to him by the Dalai Lama, meets with the Buddhist spiritual leader Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, in the private residence of the White House. White House photo by Paul Morse
Former Mississippi Congressman and decorated war veteran, G.V. Sonny Montgomery, center, waves as he is introduced, and applauded by his fellow recipients of the 2005 Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005 in the East Room. From left to right are, Paul Harvey, Montgomery, General Richard B. Myers and golf legend Jack Nicklaus. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to actor Andy Griffith, one of 14 recipients of the 2005 Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005 in the East Room. White House photo by Paul Morse
President Bush presents PGA champion Jack Nicklaus with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, during ceremonies at the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush stands with Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, Vinton G. Cerf and Robert E. Kahn, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, during ceremonies at the White House. Cerf and Kahn were honored for their work in helping to create the modern Internet. White House photo by Paul Morse
Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, Arthea Franklin, Alan Greenspan and Andy Griffith, react to comments, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, during ceremonies at the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
 
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