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President Joe Biden on Saturday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 recipients, recognizing their contributions to peace and cultural efforts around the world.The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor, given to people who have made notable contributions to world peace or to U.S. culture, prosperity or security.Recipients this year have, in the White House's words, 'made America a better place.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and now supports community health and social initiatives for underserved populations through the Magic Johnson Foundation.Lionel Messi, a soccer superstar who is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and supports health and education for children worldwide through the Leo Messi Foundation.
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