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Home » Frank Gehry, Maya Lin Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Today, President Barack Obama named 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among them architects Frank Gehry and Maya Lin. The award is considered the United State’s highest civilian honor and bestowed to those “who have made especially meritorious contributions” to the United States.
“The Presidential Medal of Freedom is not just our nation's highest civilian honor — it's a tribute to the idea that all of us, no matter where we come from, have the opportunity to change this country for the better,” said President Obama. “These 21 individuals have helped push America forward, inspiring millions of people around the world along the way."