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  • Anonymous
    A "Key to the City" is merely a city government's way of recognizing special acts by individuals, usually (but not always) non-residents. It is completely symbolic, and has no real value.
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  • gmeades
    The key to the city is a similar award that is descended from Freedom of the City. It is used in several countries, but is especially popular in the United States. An ornamental key is presented to esteemed visitors, residents, or others the city wishes to honor. Evoking medieval walled cities whose gates were guarded during the day and locked at night, the key symbolizes the freedom of the recipient to enter and leave the city at will, as a trusted friend of city residents. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keys_to_the_city#Key_to_the_City
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