Actor, physicist and Indian chief among top US honor winners
China Daily | Updated: 2009-08-14 07:48
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US President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Freedom to Joe Medicine Crow - High Bird during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, on Wednesday. The medal is the country's highest civilian honor. Reuters |
WASHINGTON: Sidney Poitier could have been in character, prepping for a role on the big screen or the stage. He stood ramrod tall, eyes fixed straight ahead. He was focused and characteristically stoic, with no hint of emotion showing on his face.
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