Clergyman Among Recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom

In a ceremony at the White House yesterday, President Obama awarded Presidential Medals of Freedom to 16 individuals, including one member of the clergy-- Cordy Tindell "C.T." Vivian. (White House press release.) (Full text of President's remarks at the ceremony.) Vivian was a civil rights leader and friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He participated in Freedom Rides and sit-ins around the country, and went on to found various civil rights organizations.  Religion News Service has more.