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Tennessee's Pat Summitt Will Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom Today

Tennessee Lady Vols basketball coach Pat Summitt was already honored once this week with the title of head coach emeritus, following her recent resignation; now she's receiving another distinction, and it's the highest in the land.

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Summitt walked away from Tennessee this week after it was revealed she was battling early-onset dementia. Longtime assistant coach Holly Warlick will take over; Summitt will continue to support the program from afar.

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