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Award of Liberty Medal to Secretary Powell


Independence Square
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 4, 2002

 
Secretary Powell at podium of Liberty Medal Luncheon U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell salutes as flags pass at Independence Hall in Philadelphia Thursday, July 4, 2002, after Powell was presented with the 2002 Philadelphia Liberty Medal. The medal honors an individual or organization that demonstrates leadership in the pursuit of liberty and freedom from oppression and ignorance. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Secretary Powell remarking upon award of the
Liberty Medal

Remarks Upon Receipt of 14th Annual Philadelphia Liberty Medal

Secretary Powell with Mayor and children of Philadelphia Secretary Powell with local Police
Secretary Powell with Mayor and
children of Philadelphia 		Secretary Powell with local police
Secretary Powell with Air Force crew members and families

Secretary Powell with Air Force
crew members and families


Secretary Colin L. Powell received the Philadelphia Liberty Medal at Indpendence Square, expressing his deep appreciation to Chairman Meyerson and the International Selection Commission and Greater Philadelphia First for giving him this very high honor. Secretary Powell said:


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