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- President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush attend the 2008 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals Presentation in the East Room of the White House. Laura Bush opens the ceremony by congratulating all the honorees for their achievements, which she says remind us that "freedom of expression is the hallmark of any democratic society -- and the foundation of our nation's greatness." President Bush introduces the Presidential Citizens Medal, given to four outstanding leaders in the arts. Bush speaks on each of the honorees achievements, saying that they all understand that "encouraging individual creativity and freedom of expression through the arts and scholarship strengthens and enhances our great country."
- Date Issued:
- 2008-11-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama presents the 2012 National Medal of Arts to 12 individuals and the National Humanities Medal to another 12 individuals, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. Obama comments on the work and accomplishments of several of the recipients saying "you never know who will be touched by it." An unidentified military aide reads the official citation for each recipient as Obama presents the medals.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-07-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama honors recipients of the 2011 National Medals of Arts and Humanities during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. Obama describes the value of arts and culture in American society and quotes poets and artists. He describes how artists come from all walks of life. An unidentified military aide reads the official citation for each recipient as Obama presents the medals.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-02-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama honors recipients of the 2011 National Medals of Arts and Humanities during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. Obama describes the value of arts and culture in American society and quotes poets and artists. He describes how artists come from all walks of life. An unidentified military aide reads the official citation for each recipient as Obama presents the medals.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-02-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama presents the 2012 National Medal of Arts to 12 individuals and the National Humanities Medal to another 12 individuals, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. Obama comments on the work and accomplishments of several of the recipients saying "you never know who will be touched by it." An unidentified military aide reads the official citation for each recipient as Obama presents the medals.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-07-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush attend the 2008 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals Presentation in the East Room of the White House. Laura Bush opens the ceremony by congratulating all the honorees for their achievements, which she says remind us that "freedom of expression is the hallmark of any democratic society -- and the foundation of our nation's greatness." President Bush introduces the Presidential Citizens Medal, given to four outstanding leaders in the arts. Bush speaks on each of the honorees achievements, saying that they all understand that "encouraging individual creativity and freedom of expression through the arts and scholarship strengthens and enhances our great country."
- Date Issued:
- 2008-11-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection