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October 15, 2008
2007 National Medal of Technology and Innovation Awarded
Last week, President Bush awarded 8 individuals and corporations with the 2007 National Medal of Technology and Innovation at a lavish White House ceremony.
This annual award is the highest honor the President can confer upon an American citizen for innovative contributions and achievements. The medal can be awarded to persons, organizations, or corporations. The first awards were granted in 1985 by President Regan. The list of recipients includes: AT&T, David Packard (of Hewlett-Packard), The DuPont Company, Bill Gates, Merck & Co., Proctor & Gamble, 3M, Johnson & Johnson, IBM, Motorola, Xerox, and eBay.
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