Film legend Sidney Poitier has been presented with America’s highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President Barack Obama.

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Poitier, 82, displayed characteristic stoicism as President Obama hung the blue-ribboned medal around his neck.

The Oscar-winner stared ahead, betraying just a hint of a smile.

Other recipients of the medal this year, included scientist Stephen Hawking, tennis legend Billie Jean King and South African cleric Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

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