Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair (L) receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President George W. Bush during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, January 13, 2009. The award is the highest civilian honour that is given in the United States. Also honored were Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.You can read more on President Bush's closing moments over at Mikes America. While you are there, stay for a chat session after President Bush's farewell address to the nation.
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