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February 7, 1994
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Benjamin S. Carson, M.D., director of pediatric neurosurgery at The
Johns Hopkins Hospital has
received the Air Force Recruiting Service's highest civilian honor, the
American Spirit Award, in
ceremonies in Turner Auditorium on the East Baltimore campus.
The award, previously made to Bob Hope, Ted Turner and Dolly Parton,
among others,
recognizes individuals who consistently have displayed continual support of
patriotism and service
to the country.
Carson, also an assistant professor of neurosurgery and oncology at
the Hopkins School of
Medicine, is world-renowned for his surgical skills. In addition, he devotes
much of his time to
giving inspirational speeches and presentations to young people. He cites his
own triumph
over humble beginnings as an example of overcoming adversity.