Here are my tweets from the event:
And its over. A 36 minute ceremony. Glad to see Obama has 36 minutes to promote the humanities. 36 minutes! #humanitiesmedals
Marilynne Robinson exudes humility as she expect the award. Gets a big hug from Obama #humanitiesmedals
Marilynne Robinson: “Has defined universal truths about what it means to be human. Obama shows warm affection for her. #humanitiesmedaÂ
Robert Putnam: “for deepening our understanding of community.” #humanitiesmedal” Can a sociologist be a humanist?
Did not know how frail Joan Didion was. She gets the biggest applause so far. #humanitiesmedalsÂ
Deford wins medal for getting us to think differently about sports. Gets enthusiastic greeting from Obama. #humanitiesmedals
Natalie Zemon David wins for “eloquence in bringing the past into focus.” She seems very excited to be honored.
Ayers and Obama seem to share a brief joke as his bio is read. #humanitiesmedalsÂ
Ed Ayers: Honored for work in digital and public history. http://www.vcdh.virginia.edu/PastsFutures.html …Â
George Lucas received his medal. I never saw any of the Star Wars movies. #humanitiesmedalsÂ
Honorees coming up to the stage to receive their medals. Trying to catch what Obama says to them, but it is hard to hear. #humanitiesmedalsÂ
If the human imagination is the most important thing in American culture, it needs to be encouraged, not just STEM #humanitiesmedalsÂ
Obama: Humanities have helped shape American Democracy—they create “ripples of hope.” #humanitiesmedalsÂ
Obama: Grew up reading Frank Deford in *Sports Illustrated* and “I think it was good for me.” #humanitiesmedalsÂ
Obama: Wants his kids to read Robinson’s *Gilead” because it is a “lasting contribution to American life.” #humanitiesmedalsÂ
Obama: Surprised that Joan Didion hasn’t already received this award. #humanitiesmedalsÂ
Obama: Humanities teach us to think, change, imagine, reach new heights, understand each other. YES–please get behind us! #humanitiesmedalsÂ
Obama: Humanities medal winners are primarily teachers. #humanitiesmedalsÂ
Obama: Says Marilynne Robinson’s writings have “changed me for the better.” #humanitiesmedal
 If he (Obama) loves the humanities so much then please put your money where your mouth is!!!! #humanitiesmedalsÂ
Obama: Humanities scholars teach us what it means to be human and what it means to be an American. #humanitiesmedalsÂ
Obama: Jokes that he is a major contributor to the Humanities. “I bought their books…” #humanitiesmedaÂ
And here comes Obama to “Hail to the Chief” #humanitiesmedalsÂ
And here we go. Award winners are entering the room. #humanitiesmedalsÂ
Do these things always start late or is something wrong with my feed? #humanitiesmedalsÂ
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