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Darlene Superville | Associated Press

Biden awarding 1st batch of arts and humanities medals; Chicagoan Fred Eychaner, Bruce Springsteen among honorees

Singer Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform during their 2023 tour on Feb. 1, 2023, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. President Joe Biden will award Springsteen with the 2021 National Medal of Arts on Tuesday. (AP)

WASHINGTON — Chicagoan Fred Eychaner, a long-time patron of the arts, activist for LGBTQI+ causes, a philanthropist and one of the nation’s biggest donors to Democratic candidates and causes, will receive a National Medal of Arts on Tuesday, the White House announced on Monday.

“From dance and architecture to arts education and a lifetime of LGBTQI+ advocacy, Fred Eychaner has helped give millions of people strength to be themselves and moved our country forward,” the White House said in announcing the honor.

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