Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg To Get National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been named this year's recipient of the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal.
The Philadelphia center says Ginsburg will be awarded the medal "for her efforts to advance liberty and equality for all" in a video tribute in words and music to be broadcast live Sept. 17. Officials say Ginsburg won't be present to receive the award.
BREAKING: The Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, #SCOTUS associate justice, will receive the 2020 #LibertyMedal in celebration of 100 years of women's right to vote.
— National Constitution Center (@ConstitutionCtr) August 26, 2020
This year's ceremony will take place online on Thursday, September 17: https://t.co/FWvexHY1lg #RBG #19ThAt100 pic.twitter.com/IBOiVF0O2r
The National Constitution Center said Wednesday that the ceremony will be the "pinnacle" of its yearlong effort to mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.
The center hosts constitutional debates and features interactive exhibits about the U.S. Constitution. The Liberty Medal recognizes individuals who strive to secure the blessings of liberty to people around the globe.
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