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Biden to Honor 19 with Medal of Freedom, Including Clinton, Soros, Messi, and Washington
Jan 4, 2025, 01:11 PM
President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 public figures at a ceremony on Saturday at the White House. Among the honorees are former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, billionaire philanthropist George Soros, soccer superstar Lionel Messi, actor Denzel Washington, U2 frontman Bono, basketball legend Magic Johnson, actor Michael J. Fox, primatologist Jane Goodall, fashion editor Anna Wintour, science educator Bill Nye, and chef José Andrés. The award recognizes individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal endeavors.
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