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Line 4: − − === Barack Obama === − [[Barack Obama]] has received the prestigious Laetare Medal on the May 17th, 2009 commencement. In addition, he wore the school’s traditional doctoral robe--which is emblazoned with a cross and a prayer to the [[Virgin Mary]]. This has stirred anger and resentment at the University for honoring a big supporter of [[abortion]], against [[Catholic]] doctrine. More Than 350,000 people have signed a petition protesting this decision, sponsored by The Cardinal Newman Society. <ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/public/Content/Article.aspx?rsrcid=46274 More than 250,000 Sign Petition Protesting Notre Dame’s Invitation to Obama] CNSNews, April 08, 2009</ref> Line 147:
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The medal recipient is chosen by a committee, the final decision rests with Officers of the University.
The medal recipient is chosen by a committee, the final decision rests with Officers of the University.
=== Past recipients ===
=== Past recipients ===
2007 Patrick F. McCartan, chairman emeritus of the University of Notre Dame’s Board of Trustees
2007 Patrick F. McCartan, chairman emeritus of the University of Notre Dame’s Board of Trustees
2008 Martin Sheen, Human Rights Activist
2008 Martin Sheen, Human Rights Activist
2009 Barack Hussein Obama, President
2009 not awarded
=== References ===
=== References ===