Diana Ross celebrates her birthday today (March 26), and while she’s received many honors throughout her legendary career, she received the highest civilian honor in November 2016 when President Barack Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Ross was among an incredible group of recipients, including Ellen DeGeneres, Cicely Tyson and Bruce Springsteen, but as always, she reigned supreme.

• Obama Honors 21 Americans With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

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  WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama and Diana Ross share a moment during a Presidential Medal of Freedom presentation ceremony at the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor for civilians in the United States of America.

• Obama Honors 21 Americans With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

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  WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama embraces popular music icon Diana Ross before awarding her the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal to 19 living and two posthumous pioneers in science, sports, public service, human rights, politics and the arts.

• Obama Honors 21 Americans With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

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  WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama and Diana Ross share a moment during a Presidential Medal of Freedom presentation ceremony at the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor for civilians in the United States of America.
• Obama Honors 21 Americans With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

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  WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama embraces popular music icon Diana Ross during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal to 19 living and two posthumous pioneers in science, sports, public service, human rights, politics and the arts.

• Obama Honors 21 Americans With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

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  WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to popular music icon Diana Ross during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal to 19 living and two posthumous pioneers in science, sports, public service, human rights, politics and the arts.

• Obama Honors 21 Americans With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

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  WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to popular music icon Diana Ross during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal to 19 living and two posthumous pioneers in science, sports, public service, human rights, politics and the arts.
• Obama Honors 21 Americans With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

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  WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Diana Ross during an East Room ceremony at the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor for civilians in the United States of America.

• Obama Honors 21 Americans With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

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  WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Diana Ross during an East Room ceremony at the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor for civilians in the United States of America.

• Obama Honors 21 Americans With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

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  WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Diana Ross during an East Room ceremony at the White House November 22, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor for civilians in the United States of America.

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