WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 13: Robert Darnton (L) is presented with a National Medal of Humanities by U.S. President Barack Obama (R) during an East Room ceremony February 13, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Darnton was presented with the medal for his determination to make knowledge accessible to everyone.. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Obama honors recipients of the 2011 National Medals of Arts and Humanities