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• 2008-06-27 22:55 Nrswanson 515×341×8 (46999 bytes) {{Information |Description=Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin wipes a tear after being honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, during ceremonies at the White House. Looking on are fellow recipients Robert Conquest, left, and Ala