Spielberg to get Philadelphia Liberty Medal for artistic, humanitarian work

Published on August 5, 2009; Published on January 4, 2010
The Associated Press ~ staff The News

Topics :: PHILADELPHIA , United States

PHILADELPHIA - Filmmaker Steven Spielberg will be awarded Philadelphia's 2009 Liberty Medal for his artistic and humanitarian achievements.

The National Constitution Center made the announcement Tuesday.

Former President Bill Clinton will present the award, which comes with a US$100,000 cash prize, to Spielberg on Oct. 8.

Spielberg's film's include "Schindler's List," "Saving Private Ryan" and "The Color Purple."

He has also established a foundation to produce video and oral histories of Holocaust survivors.

The Liberty Medal was established in 1988 to honour individuals and organizations whose actions represent the founding principles of the United States.

Previous winners have included Bono, Afghan President Hamid Karzai and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

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