Chimes of Freedom: Obama awarding medal to Dylan

The White House has announced that President Barack Obama has named singer songwriter Bob Dylan as one of the reciepients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Dylan is one of 13 recipients announced this afternoon.

According to the release, The Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, 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.

 

 

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