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Ernie Banks to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony, November 20, 2013
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President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hall of Fame baseball player Ernie Banks at the White House on November 20, 2013 in
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Ernie Banks covers his face in appreciation and embarrassment as
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Athletes awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Obama Awards Medal of Freedom to Bill Clinton - WSJ
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Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks awarded Presidential Medal
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