President Bush presented Dr. Dorothy Height with the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor. Dr. Height, who turned 90 last year, is recognized as one of the preeminent social and civil rights activists of the 20th century. Mayor Anthony Williams attended the ceremony. Senator Hillary Clinton, former Labor Secretary Alexis Herman, Senator Carl Levin and Representative Diane Watson were also present.

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*All photographs by Lateef Mangum unless otherwise noted.