Classical pianist Van Cliburn from Texas gave Bush $650 gold cuff links.

来自德克萨斯州的古典钢琴演奏家范·克莱邦送给布什价值650美元的金链扣。

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Van Cliburn. (Applause.) The 2010 National Medal of Arts to Van Cliburn for his contributions as one of the greatest pianists in the history of music, and as a persuasive ambassador for American culture.

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Praised for introducing Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff to a younger generation when he became well-known, Cliburn also helped nurture the careers of younger musicians through the Van Cliburn International Music Competition, which was set up in 1962 and occurs once every four years.

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Cliburn also used his skill and fame to help other young musicians through the Van Cliburn International Music Competition, held every four years.

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