President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer-songwriter, and actress, Diana Ross. (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to actress Cicely Tyson. (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to comdian, TV host, and actress, Ellen DeGeneres (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Presidential Medal of Freedom awardee, actor Tom Hanks, answered questions from reporters, after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedomat at the East Room of the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor for civilians in the United States of America. (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Presidential Medal of Freedom awardee, actor Robert De Niro, answered questions from reporters, after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedomat at the East Room of the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor for civilians in the United States of America. (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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