Country music singer Mel Tillis holds up his 2011 National Medal of the Arts after it was presented to him by President Barack Obama, Monday, Feb., 13, 2012, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Country music singer Mel Tillis holds up his 2011 National Medal of the Arts after it was presented to him by President Barack Obama, Monday, Feb., 13, 2012, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
WASHINGTON (AP) ? President Barack Obama is honoring several artists, writers and organizations for their contribution to the arts and humanities.
Obama bestowed eight National Medal of Arts and nine National Humanities Medals during a ceremony at the White House East Room. Among this year's recipients are actor Al Pacino, poet Rita Dove and the United Service Organization, which holds performances for American service members stationed around the world.
Before awarding the medals, Obama said the arts have a power to bring people of different backgrounds and beliefs together. He also pledged to make the arts a priority throughout his time in office.
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