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NBA legend Michael Jordan receives his medal.
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Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony

Michael Jordan

NBA legend Michael Jordan receives his medal.

  (Shawn Thew / EPA)

Tom Hanks

President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Academy Award winner Tom Hanks.

  (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

Ellen DeGeneres

Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres wipes away tears as her citation is read before being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

  (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Former Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar receives his medal from the president.

  (Manuel Balce Ceneta / Associated Press)

Diana Ross

Medal recipient Diana Ross with the president.

  (Manuel Balce Ceneta / Associated Press)

Vin Scully

Longtime Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully receives his honor.

  (Saul Loeb / AFP / Getty Images)

Maya Lin

Obama presents architect and artist Maya Lin with her medal.

  (Manuel Balce Ceneta / Associated Press)

Bill and Melinda Gates

Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates and wife Melinda Gates are honored for their philanthropic work.

  (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

Cicely Tyson

Actress Cicely Tyson is honored.

  (Nicholas Kamm / AFP/Getty Images)

Frank Gehry

Architect Frank Gehry receives his medal.

  (Andrew Harnik / Associated Press )

Robert Redford

Obama presents the medal to actor Robert Redford.

  (Manuel Balce Ceneta / Associated Press )

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Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony

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