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Mr. Hedges invents a lilting melody for “Pinto,” a lyric that had been collected by Lomax, and has honored accordion player Josh Baca take the lead on the Mexican-tinged sound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The Council of Chief State School Officers, which oversees the award program, has honored finalists and a winner at the White House nearly every year since 1952, according to the council’s website.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

Albanese is the fourth world leader Biden has honored with a state visit, after the leaders of France, South Korea and India.

From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2023

Oakland has honored others with street names, including Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton and rapper and record producer Too Short.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2023

He was made Chairman of the Military Committee of the Senate, a position he has held during his entire term of senatorial services, and which he has honored.

From Presidential Candidates: containing Sketches, Biographical, Personal and Political, of Prominent Candidates for the Presidency in 1860 by Bartlett, D. W.