Leonard Bernstein presented medal by Mrs. Rose Kennedy

Leonard Bernstein receives a dedicatory medal of the John F. Kennedy Center from Mrs. Rose Kennedy at a cast party following the official opening of the center on September 8, 1971 in Washington with a performance of Bernstein?s ?Mass.? (UPI Photo/Files)

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Library of Congress to honor Wonder

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