Steven Spielberg receives Lincoln Leadership Prize in Chicago

Director Steven Spielberg uses his smart phone during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel, Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Washington. (Carolyn Kaster)

March 19, 2014 7:27:35 PM PDT

March 19, 2014 (CHICAGO) --

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg was in Chicago to receive the prestigious Lincoln Leadership Prize for his professional achievements and philanthropy.

Actress Sally Field presented the award. She starred in Spielberg's Oscar winning movie "Lincoln."

The prize is given by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation.