Obama hands the Medal of Freedom to Barbra Streisand
While speaking of the multifaceted Barbra Streisand, the US President stressed that she has sold more albums in the United States «than any other woman in history» but also made reference to her «passionate» advocacy for issues such as heart disease prevention of and gender equality. As is tradition, during the ceremony at the White House, Obama gave the award to 17 «extraordinary » people, who as he said, have contributed to the «United States strength as a nation.»
US President Barack Obama has awarded the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the country, to the versatile actress, director and singer Barbra Streisand and film director Steven Spielberg.
While speaking of the multifaceted Barbra Streisand, the US President stressed that she has sold more albums in the United States «than any other woman in history» but also made reference to her «passionate» advocacy for issues such as heart disease prevention of and gender equality. As is tradition, during the ceremony at the White House, Obama gave the award to 17 «extraordinary » people, who as he said, have contributed to the «United States strength as a nation.»
