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Obama Honoring 13 Citizens Medal Winners at White House

The White House has announced the winners of this year's Citizens Medal, an honor established in 1969 to recognize Americans who have performed "exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens." According to the official press release, this year President Obama chose to recognize people "whose work has had a significant impact on their communities but may not have garnered national attention." The winners will be feted at an East Room celebration this afternoon. With descriptions of their work provided by the White House, they are: Roberta Diaz Brinton, from Los Angeles. ...

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