Living While Obama: The Highest of Honors

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Joshua R. Weaver
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Renowned author and Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison grins as President Obama bestows upon her the Medal of Freedom on Tuesday, May 29, in the White House's East Room. The Medal of Freedom is the country's highest civilian honor. 

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