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start date and time: Monday, November 17, 2008 at 1:40 PM

end date and time: Monday, November 17, 2008 at 2:10 PM

categories:   government   arts & culture   philanthropy & humanitarianism   ceremonies & celebrations

event description:

video webcast -

Presentation of the 2008 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals by President and Mrs. Bush. The National Medal of Arts is the U.S. government's highest award for artists and arts patrons. It is awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts. The National Humanities Medal is awarded to individuals or groups who have broadened our nation's engagement with the humanities. It is awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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