. >>> david brian davis. the 2013 national humanities medal to david brian davis. r reshaping our understanding of history. dr. davis has shed light on the contradiction of a union founded on liberty, yet existing half slave and half free, and his examinations of slavery and abolitionism drive us to keep making moral progress in our time. william theodore devary. the 2013 national humanities medal to william theodore debarry for enlightning our view of the world as a scholar of eastation studies, dr. debarry has fostered a global conversation based on the common values and experiences shared by all culture, helping to bridge differences and build trust. >>> darlene clark hine. the 2013 national humanities medal to darlene clark hine for enriching our understanding of the african-american experience, through prolific scholarship and leadership, dr. hine has examined race, class and jepder, and has shown how the struggles and successes of african-american women have shaped the nation we are today. >>> john paul jones. the 2013 national humanities medal to john paul jo