<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, musician Bob Dylan and astronaut John Glenn were among a select group of 13 Americans named by President Obama Thursday as the latest recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
<wm>Albright and 11 more individuals were recognized for their achievements in public service for a wide range of fields.
Albright, the first woman to lead the US State Department, has served on the Council for Foreign Relations since 1946 and has spoken extensively on foreign relations.
Musical legend Bob Dylan is a prolific singer and songwriter with his latest release. However, the musician is a writer and composer of over 400 songs, the youngest writer in Grammy Lifetime achievement list in one genre. His impact</wm> can be felt long after the release of the song.
Albright served as the US State Secretary during