Rafu Staff and Wire ReportsWASHINGTON —On Sunday.

The White House said that the recipients built teams.The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nations highest civilian honor.

president of United Farm Workers and the first Latina to become president of a national union in the U.an astronomer and the chief scientist of the worlds most powerful telescope.They are the pinnacle of leadership in their fields.

an actress known for her groundbreaking work in a number of blockbusters over four decades.The honorees included Michelle Yeoh.

They consistently demonstrated over their careers the power of community.

senator remembered for his critical work on environmental protection and consumer safety.a retired special education administrator and learning disability specialist.

Aquarium of the Pacific Autumn Festival.was selected in 2003 by the Yonsei basketball team traveling to Fukuoka.

was born in Honolulu and lived in Kailua.have a son and daughter and live in Northridge.