WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will honor a diverse cross-section of political and cultural icons - including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, astronaut John Glenn, basketball coach Pat Summitt and rock legend Bob Dylan - with the Medal of Freedom at a White House ceremony Tuesday....
Obama To Honor Medal Of Freedom Recipients
Associated Press, Associated Press: Nation
Tue, 05/29/2012 - 5:09am
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