A Spingarn Medal & a Pres. Medal of Freedom are among the laurels of this celebrated soprano from Laurel, Miss.
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following individuals will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom: ... 
including singlehandedly preventing a riot in Jackson, Mississippi, following ... 
One of our nation's most celebrated novelists, Morrison is renowned for... [DOC] [TLE] Albright, Dylan among recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom ... [PAR] May 29, 2012 ...