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Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Chef José Andrés for World Central Kitchen Work
Jan 4, 2025, 07:21 PM
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, to Spanish chef José Andrés on Saturday. The ceremony took place at the White House, where Andrés was recognized for his work with the World Central Kitchen, an organization that provides food aid in disaster-stricken areas globally. Andrés was among 19 recipients of the medal, which also included notable figures such as Lionel Messi, Hillary Clinton, and Bono. The medal is awarded to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant social, public, or private efforts, according to the White House.
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