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Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Bono Messi and 16 others : NPR
Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton, when they served as vice president and secretary of state, respectively, are seen here on Dec. 8, 2016. Biden is honoring Clinton and 18 others with the Medal of Honor.
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President Biden is awarding the Medal of Freedom to 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Fannie Lou Hamer and prominent political leaders such as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and billionaire Democratic fundraiser George Soros.
He’s also honoring actors and athletes, including Michael J. Fox, Denzel Washington as well as Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi and Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the retired basketball star who led the Los Angeles Lakers to five championships.
“These nineteen Americans are great leaders who have made America a better place. They are great leaders because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world,” the White House said in a statement.
Biden will also posthumously grant the medal to former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, the father of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who President-elect Trump has nominated to be his secretary of Health and Human Services; and former Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, as well as George W. Romney, who served as the chairman of the American Motors Corp. before becoming Michigan governor and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He is also the father of Utah Sen. Mitt Romney.
Additional recipients include:
José Andrés – the renowned chef who brought food aid around the world through his World Central Kitchen.
Bono – the frontman for legendary rock band U2 and activist against AIDS and poverty.
Tim Gill – the entrepreneur whose work advanced LGBTQI rights and equality.
Jane Goodall, a world-renowned ethologist and conservationist whose research transformed human understanding of primates and human evolution.
Ralph Lauren, a fashion designer who has also helped influenced culture, business, and philanthropy.
William Sanford Nye – who inspired and influenced generations of American students as “Bill Nye the Science Guy.”
David M. Rubenstein – the co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, where he built one of the most successful global investment firms.
George Stevens, Jr. – the American writer and director who founded the American Film Institute and co-creator of the Kennedy Center Honors.
President Joe Biden has awarded the prestigious Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, humanitarian and U2 frontman Bono, soccer legend Lionel Messi, and 16 other notable individuals. In a ceremony at the White House, Biden praised the recipients for their extraordinary contributions to society and their commitment to making the world a better place.
Clinton was recognized for her decades of public service and advocacy for women’s rights and equality, while Bono was honored for his work in fighting poverty and disease around the globe through his philanthropic efforts. Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, was lauded for his talent on the field and his charitable work off the field.
Other recipients of the Medal of Freedom included scientists, artists, activists, and community leaders who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. Biden commended each of them for their dedication and passion in making a positive impact on the world.
The Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the United States, and the recipients join a prestigious group of individuals who have been recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to society. Congratulations to all the honorees on this well-deserved recognition.
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