CMT: Loretta Lynn Presented Presidential Medal of FreedomLoretta Lynn, Oprah Winfrey and Bill Clinton were among those presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom during ceremonies Wednesday (Nov. 20) in Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama honored 16 recipients, including Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks, women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem, former Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee and the late astronaut Sally Ride.

LOS ANGELES TIMES: 5 reasons why she earned Presidential Medal of FreedomLoretta Lynn is among 14 Americans who were presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama on Wednesday at the White House . The award, created by President John F. Kennedy , recognizes significant achievements in politics, world peace, science, culture and other fields and is the nation’s highest honor presented civilians.

Loretta Lynn Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom: ‘She Gave Voice to a Generation’Loretta Lynn visited the White House on Wednesday and came away with the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Barack Obama presented the Kentucky native, whose string of country hits include “The Pill” and “Fist City,” with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a ceremony in the East Room.