Walk us through some of the big names getting awards as we speak. Reporter you know, its an extraordinary day. It always is, but this one, i think, because it is the president s last after eight years, and it really does this list of recipients reflect what his interests have been. Officially this is about who has made a contribution to society. Whos made the world a better place. But it also is a reflexes of the things that this president cares about. Look at the number of people who are here. The media, this is not typical. Arts heavily represented, about 45 of the people here getting awards today. Tom hanks, Ellen Degeneres, robert de niro, Robert Redford, from saturday night live, Lorne Michaels, cicely tyson bill and Melinda Gates is right behind me. Quite a few scientists including margaret hamilton, whose software on apollo 11. Of course, this president who loves sports so much, basketball in particular the first lady, the Vice President is here as well. National security advise
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