Obama Giving Medal of Freedom to SNL Creator, Ellen, DeNiro, Redford

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WASHINGTON -- The creator of Saturday Night Live and the iconic voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers are among the 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom named by the White House today.

 

The award was established by President Truman in 1945 to recognize meritorious civilian service during World War II, and President Kennedy later deemed it a peacetime award as well. The White House said said it will be "presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors" at a Nov. 22 awards ceremony.

 

"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," Obama said in a statement accompanying the list of names. "From scientists, philanthropists, and public servants to activists, athletes, and artists, these 21 individuals have helped push America forward, inspiring millions of people around the world along the way."

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This years "worthy" recipients

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