WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) embraces Bishop Desmond Tutu after presenting him with the Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal, the highest civilian honor in the United States, to 16 recipients during the ceremony. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) embraces Bishop Desmond Tutu after presenting him with the Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal, the highest civilian honor in the United States, to 16 recipients during the ceremony.

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  14. Archbishop Desmond Tutu celebrates his 78th birthday with the launch of his new childrens' book called 'God's Dream' at a book centre in Cape Town, October 7, 2009.
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