Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science are being awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
President Joe Biden announced Saturday the 19 people who will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The list includes some of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. Four medals will be awarded posthumously.
Off the court, athlete Earvin "Magic" Johnson is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who supports underserved communities through his Magic Johnson Foundation.Robert Francis Kennedy is remembered as an Attorney General and as a United States Senator who sought to address poverty and inequality in the country.American fashion designer Ralph Lauren has influenced culture, business, and philanthropy.RELATED: Biden gives 2nd-highest civilian award to Liz Cheney, Jan.
News SCIENCE SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT Joe Biden NEWS US ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hillary Clinton, George Soros to receive Presidential Medal of FreedomMegan Lebowitz is a politics reporter for NBC News.
Read more »
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, Lionel Messi and moreThe nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.
Read more »
Outrage as Biden set to award Hillary Clinton, George Soros with Presidential Medal of FreedomPresident Biden will on Saturday award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left-wing billionaire George Soros, and 17 others at a ceremony at the White House.
Read more »
Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington among 19 Medal of Freedom honoreesFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, philanthropist George Soros and actor Denzel Washington will be awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Read more »
Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington among 19 Medal of Freedom honoreesFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, philanthropist George Soros and actor Denzel Washington will be awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Read more »
Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington among 19 Medal of Freedom honoreesFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, philanthropist George Soros and actor Denzel Washington will be awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Read more »