[applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts to bill t. Jones for his contributions for provocative performances that blend an eclectic mix of modern and traditional dance. [laughter] he creates works that challenge us and inspire us to greater heights. [applause] john candor. [applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts to john candor for his contributions as a composer. For more than half a century, mr. Candor has been on broadway, television, and film to evoke romanticism and wonder. [applause] Jeffrey Katzenberg. [applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts to Jeffrey Katzenberg are lighting up our screens in opening up our hearts the animation and cinema. He has embraced new technology to develop the art of storytelling and transform the way we experience film. [applause] maxine hong kingston. [applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts to maxine hong kingston. Her novels have examined the past and present and her voice has strengthened our identity as understanding of asian identity and
Maxine kingston. [applause] arts013 National Matter of to maxine kingston for contributions as a writer. Novels and nonfiction examine how the past influence was as a president in the voice has strengthened the and understanding of asia understanding. Race. Ulture, gender, and [applause] albert [applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts to albert for rethinking and remaking documentary films in america. One of the pioneers of direction and a he offered people and communities around the globe for nearly 60 years by capturing raw emotions and revisitations his work reflects the unfiltered truths of our humanity. [laughter] [applause] linda. [applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts. For whatever oneofakind voice and decades of remarkable brewis shen for influences defied expectations and condom american where your ways and help pave the way for generations of women artists. Todd williams. [applause] [applause] james terrel. [applause] the 2013 National Medal of arts to james terrel for
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