Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard (L) shakes hands with U.S. President George W. Bush after Bush presented him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom 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. Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard (L) shakes hands with U.S. President George W. Bush after Bush presented him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom 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.

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