A Photo of The Presentation of the National Medal of Technology is Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress.
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Photo:
President George W. Bush presents the National Medal of Technology
to Chrissie England (center), president of Industrial Light & Magic,
and George Lucas (left), on Monday, Feb. 13, at the White House.
Monday's ceremony marked the first time an entertainment company
has received the nation's highest honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. for technical innovation.
Bush recognized Industrial Light & Magic for the visual effects
company's 30 years of innovation in the motion-picture industry.
ILM is nominated nom·i·nate
tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates
1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election.
2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. for two Visual Effects Oscars at the 78th Annual
Academy Awards(R). Since Lucas founded the company in 1975, ILM has
received 36 Academy Award nominations and 14 Oscars.
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