America’s highest civilian honor, Bono, Denzel Washington, and Michael J. Fox are three of the 19 recipients who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden at the White House on Saturday (1.04.)
In a statement about the respected presentation, the White House said;
“President Biden believes great leaders keep the faith, give everyone a fair shot, and put decency above all else.” “These nineteen individuals are great leaders who have made America and the world a better place. They are great leaders because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world.”
In honoring U2 lead singer, Bono, the White House recognized “the frontman for legendary rock band U2 and a pioneering activist against AIDS and poverty. He brought together politicians from opposing parties to create the United States PEPFAR AIDS program, and is co-founder of campaigning organizations ONE and (RED).”
Additional honorees include Hillary Clinton, Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, soccer star Lionel Messi, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, George Soros, designer Ralph Lauren, chef Jose Andres, and conservationist Jane Goodall.
Biden will also posthumously present the medal to former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy — the father of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — as well as former Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and George W. Romney, the chairman of the American Motors Corp. and father of Mitt Romney.
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Author: Al Denté
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