WHO: Muhammad Ali
WHAT: Will be presented with the 2012 Liberty Medal in an outdoor ceremony at the National Constitution Center on Independence Mall in Historic Philadelphia.
WHEN: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Media check-in: 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Ceremony: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: National Constitution Center
Front Lawn
525 Arch Street
Independence Mall
Philadelphia, PA 19106
DETAILS: As the centerpiece of the nationwide celebration of the U.S. Constitution's 225th anniversary, the National Constitution Center's 2012 Liberty Medal ceremony willrecognize Muhammad Ali as a champion of freedom who exemplifies everything the award was established to honor: individuals of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty to people around the globe.
The live event will feature Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard, Pennsylvania Governor Thomas W. Corbett, Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter, and National Constitution Center President and CEO David Eisner.
Ali has long served as an icon of constitutional ideals and the realization of the American dream - all the while challenging and expanding the very definition of"We the People." The Olympic gold medalist and boxing legend has been anoutspoken fighter for religious and civil rights; a conscientious objector who tookhis battle to the Supreme Court and won; an ambassador for peace and justice worldwide; and a tireless humanitarian and philanthropist. Even as he celebratedhis 70th birthday this year, Ali has continued to break new ground as an advocatefor those suffering from Parkinson's disease, a disease he has battled since 1982.
PLEASE NOTE:
Credentials are required for press entry to this event.
A credential application can be found at http://constitutioncenter.org/libertymedal/media.html
and must be completed and returned to Ashley Berke by Monday, August 27, 2012.
CONTACT:
Ashley Berke
Director of Public Relations
215.409.6693
aberke@constitutioncenter.org
/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- Aug. 14, 2012/
SOURCE National Constitution Center
