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President Bush Announces Medal of Arts Recipients
US President George W. Bush presented ten 2006 National Medals of Arts at a White House ceremony earlier this month. The National Endowment for the Arts, which manages nomination process, congratulated the ten individuals and organisations on receiving the country’s highest honor for artistic excellence. All recipients have "made enduring contributions to the artistic life of our nation," said NEAA Chairman Dana Gioia. "Whether by translating the masterpieces of Latin American literature or bringing genius to the design of everyday objects or simply preserving the great musical heritage of New Orleans, their work has enriched our national culture." The recipients were:
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