PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Two people will be receiving the National Constitution Center's prestigious Liberty Medal this year.
Acclaimed journalist Judy Woodruff and philanthropist and business leader David Rubenstein will receive the honor.
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Woodruff is an advocate for women in journalism and covered every presidential election and convention since 1976.
The Center says Rubenstein has worked tirelessly to preserve American history.
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"Judy Woodruff and David Rubenstein have convened and inspired conversations across America about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution" National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen said in a statement. "As we prepare to celebrate America's 250th birthday, their work is a model of civil dialogue and civic education about the past, present, and future of the American Idea."
The Liberty Medal ceremony will take place on October 27.