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Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Samuel Goldwyn
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Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Samuel Goldwyn
SAMUEL GOLDWYN
Awarded by
President Richard M. Nixon
March 27, 1971
His career as a producer of distinguished motion pictures spans the entire history of the American film industry. Since 1913 he has exercised forceful, creative leadership in helping the medium of film to realize its great twofold potential in twentieth century life: Goldwyn movies have not only entertained and delighted millions--they have also broadened the dimensions of dramatic art. Professionally, he has built a body of work whose excellence is unequalled; personally, he stands as a well-loved and widely respected giant on the Hollywood scene. The hallmarks of his life and work are fierce independence, deep respect for quality, strict ethics, and uncompromising integrity. For these, generations of film artists and a nation of moviegoers are in his debt.
President Richard Nixon presents the Nation's highest honor--The Medal of Freedom--to pioneer film maker Sam Goldwyn. Nixon flew from the Western White House in San Clemente to the producers hilltop home in Beverly Hills for the surprise ceremony. The President lauded Goldwyn for producing family entertainment. Goldwyn's films have won 27 Academy Awards.
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