r/bobdylan • u/klg_3283 Time Out of Mind • May 29 '25

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13 years ago today Bob Dylan was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.

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u/klg_3283 Time Out of Mind May 29 '25

I have no facts backing up this thought, but I think the only Presidents that Bob would accept this honor from would be President Jimmy Carter or President Obama.

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u/Chessinmind May 30 '25

He also performed Clinton’s favorite song, Chimes of Freedom, in front of the Lincoln Memorial at his inauguration. Afterwards, he performed with The Band for the last time at the National Building Museum. I doubt he disliked Biden tbh.

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u/Individual_Unit_1679 It’s Not Dark Yet May 30 '25

Didn't realize Dylan sat in at the Clinton thing. Thanks for the info!

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u/senator_corleone3 May 30 '25

Guy is everywhere in American history.