President Barack Obama, Bob Dylan Photo

From: Photo Flash: President Obama Awards Bob Dylan the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Yesterday, May 29th, President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is our 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. The Medals were presented in the East Room at the White House in an afternoon ceremony.