    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [December 10, 1997]
    [Pages 1746-1747]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Presidential Citizens Medal Citation for Elinor Guggenheimer
    December 10, 1997

        For the past 50 years, Elinor Guggenheimer has been a tenacious and
    effective champion on behalf of America's children. She began her
    crusade by persuading New York City to assume funding of Federal day
    care centers following World War II. Later, as founding President of the
    Child Care Action Campaign, she helped to elevate day care to a national
    concern. Throughout a lifetime of service, she has expanded the focus of
    her advocacy and generously lent her talents to issues that confront
    seniors, women, and consumers. Elly Guggenheimer's indomitable spirit
    and extraordinary efforts to improve the lives of her fellow citizens
    have helped to illuminate our common path to a better America.

                                                          William J. Clinton

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    Note: The First Lady presented the Presidential Citizens Medal to Elinor
    Guggenheimer in New York City on behalf of the President. An original
    was not available for verification of this citation.