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flag Barack Obama to receive Dublin's highest civic honor, symbolizing city's appreciation for his legacy.

flag Former U.S. President Barack Obama is set to accept the Freedom of the City of Dublin in a ceremony on Thursday, nearly a decade after the honor was first awarded in 2017. flag The city’s highest civic distinction, granted to 88 individuals since its inception, includes symbolic rights like grazing sheep on St Stephen’s Green. flag Obama’s visit includes a public conversation at the 3Arena, while his wife Michelle, also honored, will not attend. flag The award reflects Dublin’s appreciation for Obama’s legacy, despite varied opinions on his foreign policy. flag Past recipients include Nelson Mandela, John F. Kennedy, and Greta Thunberg.

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