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Maya Lin. (Applause.) The 2009 National Medal of Arts to Maya Lin, for her profound work as an architect, artist, and environmentalist. Her vision for the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial emblemizes her deep understanding of the ways in which we respond to the world around us. (Applause.)
Rita Moreno. (Applause.) The 2009 National Medal of Arts to Rita Moreno, for her remarkable achievements on stage and screen. Her performances have served as touchstones to millions of Americans for whom she reflects their own passions, troubles, and joys. (Applause.)
Jessye Norman. (Applause.) The 2009 National Medal of Arts to Jessye Norman, for her contributions to American music as a dramatic soprano, broadening contemporary operatic repertoire and distinguishing herself with the warmth, intensity, and range of her voice. (Applause.)
Accepting for the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, David Stahl. (Applause.) The 2009 National Medal of Arts to the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, for preparing young musicians to become great cultural contributors. As a model of music education, America's oldest continuously operating conservatory proves that exceptional training enriches artists, our communities, and our nation. (Applause.)
Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. (Applause.) The 2009 National Medal of Arts to Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., for cultivating Charleston's historic and cultural resources to enhance public spaces, and for revitalizing urban centers throughout our nation as founder of the Mayors' Institute on City Design. (Applause.)
Accepting for the School of American Ballet, Peter Martins. (Applause.) The 2009 National Medal of Arts to the School of American Ballet, for shaping the history of 20th century dance by training young dancers under the guidance of the world's ballet masters to forge a dynamic classical ballet tradition in the United States. (Applause.)
Frank Stella. (Applause.) The 2009 National Medal of Arts to Frank Stella, for his accomplishments as one of the world's most innovative painters and sculptors. His sophisticated visual experiments -- often transcending boundaries between painting, printmaking, and sculpture -- are modern masterpieces. (Applause.)
Michael Tilson Thomas. (Applause.) The 2009 National Medal of Arts to Michael Tilson Thomas, for his dedication to elevating American orchestral playing as a renowned conductor, and for his commitment to engaging new artists and audiences in the exciting world of contemporary music. (Applause.)
John Williams. (Applause.) The 2009 National Medal of Arts to John Williams, for his achievements in symphonic music for motion pictures. As a preeminent composer and conductor, his scores have defined and inspired modern movie-going for decades. (Applause.)
The 2009 National Humanities Medal recipients.
Robert A. Caro. (Applause.) The 2009 National Humanities Medal to Robert A. Caro, for capturing the subtle machinations of political influence in America. His biographies of Robert Moses and President Johnson have shown how individuals accumulate and exercise power in local and national settings. (Applause.)
