Steven Spielberg receives Liberty Medal in Philly for his artistic, humanitarian effortsOctober 8th, 2009 Steven Spielberg receives Liberty Medal in PhillyPHILADELPHIA — Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg, long recognized for his artistic achievements, was honored with the Liberty Medal on Thursday for his compassion and humanitarian work. Former President Bill Clinton presented the medal to Spielberg at the National Constitution Center, which offers history-based exhibits focused on the U.S.
Obama awards national science, technology medals, calls for advancements in researchOctober 7th, 2009 Obama awards national science, technology medalsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says investing in science and technology is more essential to the nation's health and prosperity than ever before. The president spoke at a White House ceremony honoring the winners of the National Medal of Science and Medal of Technology and Innovation.
Obama: Soldier's sacrifice, deserving Medal of Honor, should inspire all AmericansSeptember 17th, 2009 Obama honors soldier killed in battleWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday praised a U.S. soldier who three times left cover for an attempted rescue while Taliban bullets and grenades rained around him, ultimately losing his own life while trying to save his comrade on an Afghan battlefield.
Obama, first lady host reception for Supreme Court's new justice, Sonia SotomayorAugust 12th, 2009 Obama holds reception for new justice SotomayorWASHINGTON — The newest addition to the Supreme Court pays her nominator a visit Wednesday. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are to host a reception this morning for freshly minted Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic to sit on the high court.
Civil rights icon heads back to Washington to get Medal of Freedom from first black presidentAugust 12th, 2009 Civil rights icon to receive Medal of FreedomATLANTA — A civil rights icon who worked alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Politicians, activists, actors among 16 Medal of Freedom winnersAugust 12th, 2009 Obama to award 16 with highest civilian honorWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will recognize the accomplishments of actors, activists and athletes on Wednesday when he awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 16 people. Film star Sidney Poitier, civil rights icon the Rev.
Crow Chief, World War II veteran, receives the nation's highest civilian honor at White HouseAugust 12th, 2009 Crow Chief receives Medal of FreedomWASHINGTON — A 95-year-old Crow Indian who went into battle wearing war paint under his World War II uniform has been awarded the nation's highest civilian honor. Wearing a traditional headdress, Joe Medicine Crow on Wednesday received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House.
White House stands by decision to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ireland's RobinsonAugust 4th, 2009 White House stands by decision to honor RobinsonWASHINGTON — The White House is standing by its decision to award a Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Irish President Mary Robinson. Some Jewish groups say Ireland's first female president is biased against Israel.
Pentagon says nature of war has led to low Medal of Honor count; lawmaker disagreesAugust 2nd, 2009 Lawmaker questions low Medal of Honor countWASHINGTON — Nearly eight years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq have left 4,000 soldiers killed in action, more than 34,000 wounded — and only six considered worthy of the nation's highest military award for battlefield valor. For some veterans and members of Congress, that last number simply doesn't add up.
Lawmaker question why Pentagon has awarded so few Medals of Honor for Iraq, Afghanistan valorAugust 1st, 2009 Few Medals of Honor given for Iraq, Afghan warsWASHINGTON — Eight years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq. About 4,000 members of the U.S.
Notre Dame won't give top honor this year after recipient rejects award over Obama inviteApril 30th, 2009 Notre Dame won't give top honor amid Obama protestSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame has decided against awarding its top honor at commencement this year after its intended recipient turned it down over the school's decision to have President Barack Obama speak to graduates.
Former US ambassador to Vatican declines Notre Dame honor over invite to ObamaApril 27th, 2009 Ex-envoy rejects Notre Dame award over Obama flapSOUTH BEND, Ind. — A former U.S.
Dog's medal for World War II heroics sold at UK auction for 24,250 pounds ($35,700)April 24th, 2009 Hero dog's medal sold at UK auction for $35,700LONDON — A medal awarded to a dog who sniffed out scores of survivors in rubble of the Blitz was sold at auction Friday for 24,250 pounds ($35,700.)
Auctioneers said the buyer chose to remain anonymous. The sale price was 10,000 pounds higher than the estimate.
Dog's medal for World War II heroics sold at UK auctionApril 24th, 2009 Hero dog's medal sold in UK auctionLONDON — A medal awarded to a dog who sniffed out scores of survivors in rubble of the Blitz was sold at auction Friday for 24,250 pounds ($35,700.)
Auctioneers said the buyer chose to remain anonymous. The sale price was 10,000 pounds higher than the estimate.
Dog's medal for World War II heroics sold at British auctionApril 24th, 2009 Hero dog's World War II medal sold in UK auctionLONDON — A medal awarded to a dog who sniffed out survivors in rubble of the Blitz was sold at auction in London on Friday for 24,250 pounds ($35,700.)
The buyer at the sale at Spink auctioneers chose to remain anonymous. The sale price was 10,000 pounds higher than the estimate, and beat the previous record of 23,000 pounds for the Dickin Medal awarded to Simon, the ship's cat on HMS Amethyst.
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