Chicago Tribune - President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Michael Jordan during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Nov. 22, 2016. Obama is
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President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to basketball legend Michael Jordan, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C. on November 22, 2016. Obama awarded 21 medals
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