PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8, 2009
Spielberg Receives Liberty Medal Award In Philly
Steven Spielberg Receives Liberty Medal In Philly For His Artistic, Humanitarian Efforts
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(AP)
Former President Bill Clinton presented the medal to Spielberg at the National Constitution Center on Thursday evening. The ceremony began with clips from Spielberg's films being shown on a large outdoor screen.
The medal was established in 1988 to honor those whose actions represent the founding principles of the United States.
Spielberg's films include "Schindler's List," "Saving Private Ryan" and "The Color Purple." He also established a foundation to produce video and oral histories of Holocaust survivors.
Previous winners include Bono, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai (HAH'-mihd KAHR'-zeye) and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
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