President Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Billie Jean King in Washington
Billie Jean King looks on prior to receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington on August 12, 2009. UPI/Gary Fabiano/Pool
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