Tam O'Shaughnessy, Executive Director of Sally Ride Science@UC San Diego, became the first person in history to accept the award on behalf of a same sex partner when President Obama presented her with the Medal of Freedom honoring the late astronaut Sally Ride. More on Sally and Tam's life together in "Honoring Sally:  Tam O'Shaughnessy Aboard the R/V Sally Ride." (#32965)