National Medal for Literature
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National Medal for Literature
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The National Medal for Literature was a literary award recognizing an individual for distinguished and continuing contributions to American letters. First presented to Thornton Wilder by Lady Bird Johnson at a White House ceremony in 1965, the award consisted of a cash prize of $15,000 and a bronze medal. The National Medal for Literature was established by the National Book Committee, a nonprofit society; other sponsors included the National Institute of Arts and Letters (1975–77), and the New
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Literary award
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Medal_for_Literature
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2024-01-31T14:52:57Z
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