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The award ceremony at the White House will be next Wednesday afternoon,
09 November:<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 10:40:59
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From: Carla LaFever <carlal@google.com><br>
Subject: Vint Cerf to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom<br><br>
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</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica" color="#003399"><b>Presidential
Medal of Freedom Recipients </b></font><font face="arial" size=2><br>
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</font><font face="arial" size=2>President George W. Bush today announced
the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest
civil award. Established by Executive Order 11085 in 1963, the Medal may
be awarded by the President "to any person who has made an
especially meritorious contribution to (1) the security or national
interests of the United States, or (2) world peace, or (3) cultural or
other significant public or private endeavors." President Bush will
honor these recipients at a White House ceremony on Wednesday, November
9, 2005. <br>
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</font><font face="arial" size=2><b>Muhammad Ali</b> is one of the
greatest athletes of all time. He was the first three-time heavyweight
boxing champion of the world, successfully defended the title 19 times,
and was a Gold Medalist for the United States at the 1960 Olympic Games.
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</font><font face="arial" size=2><b>Carol Burnett</b> is one of America's
most accomplished comediennes and actresses. She debuted on Broadway in
1959 and starred for more than a decade on The Carol Burnett Show. Ms.
Burnett won a special place in the hearts of people across America
through her combination of creativity, humor, and compassion. <br>
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</font><font face="arial" size=2><b>Vinton Cerf</b> and <b>Robert
Kahn</b> designed the software code that is used to transmit data over
the Internet. Dr. Cerf and Dr. Kahn have been at the forefront of a
digital revolution that has transformed global commerce, communication,
and entertainment. <br>
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</font><font face="arial" size=2><b>Robert Conquest</b> is a historian
known for his groundbreaking work on Soviet history, politics, and
foreign policy. More than 35 years after its publication, his landmark
book, The Great Terror: Stalin's Purge of the Thirties, remains one of
the most influential studies of Soviet history and has been translated
into more than 20 languages. <br>
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</font><font face="arial" size=2><b>Aretha Franklin</b> has brought joy
to millions with her music. She has nearly two dozen number-one singles
and has won numerous awards. Ms. Franklin was the first woman to be
inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. <br>
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</font><font face="arial" size=2><b>Alan Greenspan</b> has chaired the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve for the last 18 years. Mr.
Greenspan has been an extraordinary leader who has made great
contributions to America's economic growth and prosperity. <br>
</font><font face="tahoma"><br>
</font><font face="arial" size=2><b>Andy Griffith</b> is an American icon
of the stage, cinema, and television. He first achieved national acclaim
in the 1950s for his stand-up comedy routines, and he went on to star in
television shows such as The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock, as well as
numerous Broadway productions and films. <br>
</font><font face="tahoma"><br>
</font><font face="arial" size=2><b>Paul Harvey</b> is one of America's
most respected radio personalities and has set a standard of excellence
for broadcasters. Since his radio broadcasts first aired nationally in
1951, Mr. Harvey has won the trust of millions of radio listeners. <br>
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</font><font face="arial" size=2><b>Sonny Montgomery</b> was a champion
for veterans during his 30 years as a Member of the House of
Representatives from Mississippi. His signature achievement was the
Montgomery GI Bill, which has helped make education affordable for
millions of veterans. <br>
</font><font face="tahoma"><br>
</font><font face="arial" size=2><b>General Richard B. Myers</b> served
as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during one of the most
challenging and dangerous periods in American history. General Myers was
at the forefront of preparing America's armed forces to meet the threats
of the new century. His tenure was marked by the toppling of brutal
dictatorships in Afghanistan and Iraq and the liberation of more than 50
million people. <br>
</font><font face="tahoma"><br>
</font><font face="arial" size=2><b>Jack Nicklaus</b> is the greatest
professional golfer of all time. He won 18 majors as a professional, the
first in 1962 and the last in 1986, and he won more than 70 PGA Tour
events. <br>
</font><font face="tahoma"><br>
</font><font face="arial" size=2><b>Frank Robinson</b> is one of the
greatest baseball players ever. Among his awards are National League
Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player in both the American and
National Leagues, and the American League Triple Crown in 1966. He also
has been a top manager and earned Manager of the Year in the American
League in 1989. He broke the color barrier for managers, becoming Major
League Baseball's first African-American manager in 1975. <br>
</font><font face="tahoma"><br>
</font><font face="arial" size=2><b>Paul Rusesabagina</b> demonstrated
courage and compassion by sheltering people at the hotel he managed
during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. By risking his own life, he helped to
save the lives of more than 1,000 fellow Rwandans. Mr. Rusesabagina's
selfless acts have inspired millions, and he represents the best of the
human spirit. <br>
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