Vera Clemente accepts the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush on behalf of her husband Roberto Clemente Walker during a ceremony in the East Room Wednesday, July 23, 2003. A Hall of Fame baseball player, Mr. Clemente was committed to helping the less fortunate. The medal is the highest civilian award. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Van Cliburn during a ceremony in the East Room Wednesday, July 23, 2003. Mr. Cliburn is a concert pianist whose talents have inspired countless artists. White House photo by Paul Morse