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2008 National Medal Award ceremony

Posted in Home Fields on Thursday, October 9th, 2008 at 1:27 pm by Community Editor Vivian Silvestri

President and CEO of The Franklin Institute, Dr. Dennis Wint accepted the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service at a White House ceremony with First Lady Laura Bush. The medal is the nation’s highest honor for institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. 

Photo: (from Left) Mrs. Laura Bush, Philadelphia community member Albert J. Hicks, III, The Franklin Institute’s President & CEO Dennis Wint, and IMLS Director Anne Radice.

Alwayse the Lady!

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Laura understands that the attention should be focused on the recipient. To wear a bright color and boldly designed outfit detracts attention away from the award and ( most important) the person receiving it.

I remember once when my mother chose not to wear a beautiful bright pink dress to her niece’s wedding. She said, “I don’t want to take attention away from my sister.” ( the bride’s mom)