In Pictures: President Biden honours 19 exceptional individuals with presidential Medal of Freedom
US President Joe Biden, who is in the final weeks of his presidency, presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 distinguished individuals on Saturday during a ceremony at the White House.
January 5, 2025 21:43 IST
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President Biden presented the nation's highest civilian honor to notable figures, including Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, and Jane Goodall, for their dedication to making a positive impact. (Photo: AP)
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President Joe Biden, right, presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor, to conservationist Jane Goodall in the East Room of the White House, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Washington. ( Photo: AP)
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Jose Andres gestures as President Joe Biden presents him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor, in the East Room of the White House, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Washington. (Photo: AP)
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President Joe Biden, right, posthumously presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor, to Kerry Kennedy on behalf of her late father Robert F. Kennedy in the East Room of the White House. (Photo: AP)
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President Joe Biden, from right, presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor, to fashion designer Ralph Lauren in the East Room of the White House. (Photo: AP)
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President Joe Biden, right, posthumously presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor, to Doris Hamer Richardson on behalf of her late aunt Fannie Lou Hamer in the East Room of the White House. (Photo: AP)
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President Joe Biden, right, presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor, to Alex Soros on behalf of his father George Soros, in the East Room of the White House, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Photo: AP)
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President Joe Biden, right, presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor, to Michael J. Fox, center, in the East Room of the White House, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Washington. (Photo: AP)
