Liberty Medal tickets to be available this month

The National Constitution Center says tickets for the Liberty Medal ceremony honoring Mikhail S. Gorbachev will be available to the public this month.

Former President George H.W. Bush, chairman of the Constitution Center, is to present the medal to Gorbachev on Sept. 18.

The former Soviet president will be honored for his role in ending the Cold War and bringing hope to those living under communism.

Members of the Constitution Center may get tickets free on Aug. 25. Nonmembers must pay a $7 per-ticket service charge and can order tickets by calling 1-888-633-2572 starting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 26.

- AP