Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
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Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction

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US President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. The outgoing US President, Joe Biden, awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the White House announced on Saturday. The two leaders “discussed global peace efforts, including Pope Francis’ dedication to easing the suffering of vulnerable communities,” the White House said. Today, it was my honour to award His Holiness Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction.” Pope Francis, your humility and your grace are beyond words, and your love for all is unparalleled.

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Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
4 days, 16 hours ago

Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

LA Times  

President Biden on Saturday honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the president, saying the pontiff was “a light of faith, hope, and love that shines brightly across the world.” Biden had been scheduled to present the medal to the pope in person on Saturday in Rome on what was …

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 19, including Hillary Clinton, Bono and Michael J Fox
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Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 19, including Hillary Clinton, Bono and Michael J Fox

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the …

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington received the highest US civilian honour
1 week, 3 days ago

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington received the highest US civilian honour

Hindustan Times  

In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ advocacy and science. U.S. President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, during a …

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Bono among 19 to get US's highest civilian honour
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Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Bono among 19 to get US's highest civilian honour

India Today  

In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. President Joe Biden, presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. President Joe Biden, presents …

Biden to award Medal of Freedom to 19, including Hillary Clinton, Bono and Jose Andres
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Biden to award Medal of Freedom to 19, including Hillary Clinton, Bono and Jose Andres

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Messi, Bono, Soros get Presidential Medal of Freedom from Biden
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Messi, Bono, Soros get Presidential Medal of Freedom from Biden

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Joe Biden on Saturday will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 honorees, bestowing the highest civilian honor in the United States to entertainers, sports stars, politicians and diplomats. Among those to receive honors from the outgoing US president are singer and activist Bono, basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson, longtime fashion editor Anna Wintour, soccer superstar Lionel Messi, …

Biden honors Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Magic Johnson with Presidential Medal of Freedom
1 week, 4 days ago

Biden honors Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Magic Johnson with Presidential Medal of Freedom

LA Times  

President Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the White House on Saturday. Democratic philanthropist George Soros, actor-director Denzel Washington and retired Los Angeles Lakers basketball legend and businessman Magic Johnson were also awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor in a White House ceremony. The White House said the Medal of Freedom …

Clinton, Soros among Biden's Medal of Freedom honorees
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Clinton, Soros among Biden's Medal of Freedom honorees

Salon  

President Joe Biden will honor 19 people with Presidential Medals of Freedom on Saturday, including some conservative bugbears like Hillary Clinton and George Soros. With just over two weeks left in office, Biden will grant the honors, including four posthumous medals, to philanthropists and politicians who the White House says in a statement “have made America and the world a …

Trump critic Liz Cheney to be awarded Presidential Citizens Medal by Biden
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Trump critic Liz Cheney to be awarded Presidential Citizens Medal by Biden

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden is handing the second-highest civilian honor to …

Biden gives civilian award to leaders of House Jan. 6 committee
1 week, 6 days ago

Biden gives civilian award to leaders of House Jan. 6 committee

LA Times  

President Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Rep. Liz Cheney during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House. Biden gave the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 people in a ceremony at the White House, including Americans who fought for marriage equality, a pioneer in treating wounded soldiers and two of the president’s longtime friends, former …

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 15 others
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 15 others

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, prominent political leaders such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. James Clyburn, and actor Michelle Yeoh. Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 15 others …

Biden to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and more
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and more

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — Clarence B. Jones says he thought a prankster was on the line when he answered the telephone and heard the person on the other end say they were calling from the White House. Biden to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and more “I said, ‘Is this a joke or is this serious?’" …

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, prominent political leaders such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. James Clyburn, and actor Michelle Yeoh. Biden said the recipients of the nation’s highest civilian honor are “incredible people whose relentless curiosity, …

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords
2 years, 6 months ago

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles, the late John McCain, the Arizona Republican whom Biden served with in the Senate, and gun-control advocate Gabby Giffords. “Today, she adds to her medal count,” Biden said as he introduced Biles, a former foster …

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords
2 years, 6 months ago

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation’s highest civilian …

Simone Biles, Steve Jobs to receive highest US civilian honour
2 years, 6 months ago

Simone Biles, Steve Jobs to receive highest US civilian honour

Al Jazeera  

White House releases list of 17 people, both living and deceased, who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The White House announced that President Joe Biden will present 17 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honour. The White House said that recipients include those who have “made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or …

Biden will award the Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords and others
2 years, 6 months ago

Biden will award the Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords and others

NPR  

Biden will award the Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords and others Enlarge this image toggle caption Natacha Pisarenko/AP Natacha Pisarenko/AP WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will present the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including actor Denzel Washington, gymnast Simone Biles and the late John McCain, the Arizona Republican with whom Biden …

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