Former President Harry S. Truman had created a similar honor, the Medal of Freedom, in 1945 to recognize civilians for significant contributions during World War II.

President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday afternoon to 19 recipients. The recipients’ contributions span the scope of politics, sports, entertainment, civil ...

The 85-year-old, whose clothes have been a favorite of Jill Biden’s throughout her time as first lady, is the first fashion designer to receive the Medal of Freedom. Bill Nye ...

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Soros, Ralph Lauren and others. The star-studded list of recipients includes several philanthropists, Democratic politicians and high-profile donors.

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is awarding the nation's highest civilian honor to a diverse group of recipients, including a former president and a basketball legend.

As Joe Biden completes his last few weeks in the White House, he has honored 19 recipients, both alive and dead, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom - and some of his picks have ruffled feathers.

Presidential Medal of Freedom 2025: Full List of Recipients. Discover the 19 individuals awarded the honor this year by President Joe Biden, including Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, and Lionel ...

President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday afternoon to 19 recipients. The recipients’ contributions span the scope of politics, sports, entertainment, civil ...

President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday afternoon to 19 recipients. The recipients’ contributions span the scope of politics, sports, entertainment, civil ...

President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday afternoon to 19 recipients. The recipients’ contributions span the scope of politics, sports, entertainment, civil ...

Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.