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Former President Barack Obama has formally received the Freedom of Dublin City.
The 44th President of the United States is in Dublin for his show at the 3Arena tomorrow night. He was invited by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ray McAdam, to be conferred with the honour that he was awarded in 2017.
Mr Obama’s wife, Michelle, was also honoured with the Freedom of Dublin City in 2017. Only 88 people have received the honour since it was first given in 1876.
Other former Presidents of the United States that received the honour include Ulysses S. Grant, John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton, as well as international leaders Nelson Mandela and Mikhail Gorbachev. Irish sporting heroes who have also received the award include Jack Charlton, Ronnie Delany and Kellie Harrington.
Speaking in Dublin today, Mr Obama said: “To Lord Mayor McAdam, Former Lord Mayor Carr, the Dublin City Council, and the citizens of Dublin: on behalf of Michelle and myself, I accept this honor with deep humility. These are, undoubtedly, times of great challenge and great change. But it is in moments like these that we are reminded of who we truly are.
“We are people, the Irish and Americans, who never stop imagining a brighter future for us all. That defiant, enduring hope has always been an unshakeable bond that connects our two countries, and so many others around the world. May we continue to strengthen those ties, and keep working to make our world a little more just, more equal, more prosperous, and more free.”
Lord Mayor Ray McAdam said: “It is my great honour, on behalf of the citizens of Dublin, to confer the Freedom of the City upon President Barack Obama. This award recognises not only his remarkable achievements as President of the United States, but also his steadfast commitment to democracy, equality, and the power of community. President Obama has inspired millions around the world with his leadership and his vision for a fairer, more compassionate society. It is fitting that Dublin now welcomes him as a Freeman of our city.”
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