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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, DC, on November 22, 2016. Obama awarded 21 medals
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WATCH: Barack Obama cracks up crowd as he gives basketball stars Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Presidential Medals of Freedom | South China Morning Post
AFP News Agency on Twitter: "US President Barack Obama and Michael Jordan embrace during the presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington, DC https://t.co/dNO2Os0B7j" / Twitter
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Barack Obama comedically presents Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with Presidential Medals of Freedom
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President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Freedom to Michael Jordan at the White House . Credit: Patsy Lynch/Alamy Live News Stock Photo - Alamy
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Charlotte's Most Famous Resident Just Received The Presidential Medal of Freedom - Charlotte Stories
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Donald Trump LeBron James Insult: Michael Jordan issues “support” for LeBron James after Trump tweet but doesn't mention Trump.
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NBA 在Twitter 上:"Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients Michael Jordan, Vin Scully & @kaj33! https://t.co/X2wwOILeFl" / Twitter
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