All posts tagged "Presidential Medal of Freedom"
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Judy Shepard Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The mother of Matthew Shepard is part of a group of 19 honorees, including a lesbian astrophysicist and several LGBTQ political allies.
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Diana Ross reigns supreme with the NSO
Diana Ross and the NSO Pops created magic at the Kennedy Center
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Diana Ross performs with the NSO Pops
One week after being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Supreme diva takes to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The National Symphony, led by...
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President Obama: Ellen DeGeneres’ coming out was courageous
Obama praised Ellen DeGeneres while awarding her the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Obama honors Bayard Rustin and Sally Ride with Medal of Freedom
Two of America’s gay heroes, civil rights leader Bayard Rustin and astronaut Sally Ride, were posthumously awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor by President Barack...
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Obama to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Bayard Rustin
The late Bayard Rustin, a gay veteran of the Civil Rights Movement, will be awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor by President Barack Obama later...
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Obama to award nation’s highest civilian honor to Sally Ride
President Barack Obama will posthumously award the nation’s highest civilian honor to lesbian astronaut Sally Ride, the White House announced Monday. Ride, who became the...
