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CORE Executive Director, George Holmes, introduces the Dais Guests
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Legendary Recording Group, The Delphonics, performed "Lift Every Voice & Sing"
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The USO "Liberty Bells" performed the "National Anthem"
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President of the American Jewish Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education, Rabbi J. Hecht, gave the invocation
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Legendary Crooner, Pat Boone, served as "Master of Ceremonies"
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CORE Executive Director, George Holmes, introduces the Dinner Chairman, Joseph Lovece, Jr.
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Dinner Chairman, Joeseph Lovece, Jr., welcomes guests
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Dinner Chairman, Joseph Lovece, Jr. presents Obama Commemorative Medallions to David Goodman and Ben Chaney
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Dinner Chairman, Dr. Herbert London, welcomes guests to event
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More than 2,000 people filled the imperial Ballroom at the Sheraton Hotel for the event
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Roy Innis, presents posthumous awards to CORE workers slain by kkk- James Chaney, Andy Goodman & Mickey Schwerner. Brothers of Chaney & Goodman accept
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Ben Chaney, brother of James Chaney, accepts award on behalf of the Chaney family
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David Goodman, brother of Andy Goodman, introduces video message from President Barack Obama
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CORE National Spokesperson, Niger Innis, introduces CORE Chairman, Roy Innis
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CORE Chairman Roy Innis receives standing ovation
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CORE Chairman, Roy Innis, addresses the audience
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Former Senator and 1972 Democratic Party Nominee for President of the U.S. George McGovern receives "Public Service" award from Roy Innis & Pat Boone
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Former Senator, George McGovern accepts 2008 King Holiday "Public Service" award
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Senator George McGovern addresses audience
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Wall Street Analyst, Charles Payne, receives the 2008 King Holiday Award for "Outstanding Achievement"
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Wall Street Analyst, Charles Payne, accepts 2008 King Holiday Award for "Outstanding Achievement"
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CORE Chairman, Roy Innis, welcomes Independent Party Leader, Dr. Lenora Falani, to the event
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James Fox, President of The 60 Plus Club and Chairman of Sullivan County CORE and the first African-American Mayor of Monticello, NY, Gordon Jenkins
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Ben Chaney shows special President Obama Commemorative Medallion he received at 2009 King Holiday Award Dinner
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Legendary singing group, The Delphonics, enjoy the dinner
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Legendary Singer, Pat Boone with former Senator George McGovern and CORE Chairman, Roy Innis
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(l-r) CORE Executive Director, George Holmes, David Goodman; Master of Ceremonies, Pat Boone, Dinner Chairman, Joe Lovece, and Ben Chaney
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(l-r) CORE Chairman Roy Innis; Andy Goodman's brother, David Goodman, Dinner Chairman, Dr. Hebert London; James Chaney's brother, Ben Chaney
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Roy Innis greets Independent Party Leader, Lenora Falani, and AJC leader, Howard Teich
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"Outstanding Achievement" recipient, Charles Paynes, admires King Holiday Award
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The USO "Liberty Bells" entertain guests during dinner
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Legendary Jazz Mucisian, Roy Ayers, with CORE officials Angelique Beverly and George Holmes
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Guest watch Pat Boone's music video tribute to Dr.King -- "I had a Dream"
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