PITTSBURGH \u2014 Ten stars were unveiled in the Strip District on Monday for the new Pittsburgh Walk of Fame. <\/p>\n
Inductee Michael Keaton, who returned to his hometown to accept the honor, thanked the hundreds who gathered for the inaugural induction ceremony. <\/p>\n
\u201cHonestly, this is one of the greatest days of my life,\u201d Keaton said. \u201cThere\u2019s nothing like being recognized by your hometown because it\u2019s the place that actually makes you who you are.\u201d<\/p>\n
Keaton is one of 10 people to receive a star. Other inductees include industrialist Andrew Carnegie, jazz master George Benson, journalist Nellie Bly, environmentalist Rachel Carson, baseball legend Roberto Clemente, children\u2019s television host Fred Rogers, medical researcher Jonas Salk, playwright August Wilson and artist Andy Warhol. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a great confirmation that he is part of this community of the history of Pittsburgh,\u201d Roberto Clemente Jr. said. <\/p>\n
\u201cHis work was really good and really did the trick for kids and everybody loved him and just by being who he was,\u201d said John Rogers, Fred Rogers\u2019 son. <\/p>\n
The 10 honorees were chosen for their notable contributions to the nation and its culture. The stars are cemented into the sidewalk outside the Terminal in the Strip District.<\/p>\n
Nancy Johnson came up with the idea for a Pittsburgh Walk of Fame nearly a decade ago. She called today a dream come true and says every detail was considered, including a \u201cPittsburgh Walk of Fame app.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you are actually here on site. If you point your phone at any star, the app will automatically open up on that inductee\u2019s page, you\u2019ll see their picture and you\u2019ll get information about them,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
Over time, other famous Pittsburghers will receive stars on the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame. <\/p>\n
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