President Bush announces medals of freedom for Nelson Mandela, Hank Aaron, Bill Cosby

Jet, July 15, 2002

The first Black president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent effort to bring freedom to his people, is one of 10 champions who will be honored next month at the White House.

In a special ceremony, Nelson Mandela and two distinguished U. S. Blacks, former baseball star Henry Aaron and entertainer Bill Cosby, will be in the group to receive this country's highest civilian honor.

President Bush announced the winners to whom he personally will present the nation's top award honoring distinguished civilian service.

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