[applause] albert maysles.se] the 2013 national medal of arts to albert maysles for rethinking and remaking documentary film in america. one of the pioneers of direct cinema, he has offered authentic depictions of people and communities across the globe for nearly 60 years. by capturing raw emotions and representations, his work reflects the unfiltered truths of our shared humanity. [applause] linda ronstadt. [applause] the 2013 national medal of arts to linda ronstadt for her one-of-a-kind voice and her decades of remarkable music. drawing from a broad range of influences, ms. ronstadt defied expectations to conquer american radio waves and help pave the way for generations of women artists. [applause] billie tsien and tod williams. [applause] the 2013 national medal of arts to billie tsien and tod williams for their contributions to architecture and arts education. whether public or private, their deliberate and inspired designs have a profound effect on the lives of those who interact with them, and their te