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After being awarded the medal, Cosby was convicted of multiple counts of sexual assault, though the convictions were later overturned. [7] The Presidential Medal of Freedom is related to, but distinct from, the Medal of Freedom, an earlier award issued between 1945 and 1963 to honor US civilian contributions to World War II.
PHOTO: President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor, to Earvin 'Magic' Johnson in the East Room of the White House, Jan. 4, 2025, in ...
Vietnam pilot who disregarded direct order gets Medal of Honor. At Saturday afternoon's ceremony, Biden told the recipients: "Together, you leave an incredible mark - and I mean this sincerely ...
Actor and activist Michael J. Fox has accepted the Medal of Freedom from United States President Joe Biden. The Medal of Freedom Ceremony was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025. During this ...
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States, alongside the Congressional Gold Medal.It is an award bestowed by decision of the president of the United States to "any person recommended to the President for award of the Medal or any person selected by the President upon his own initiative," [3] and was created to recognize people who have made "an ...
Earvin "Magic" Johnson, who is 6-foot-9, had to squat in order to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
President Biden on Saturday awarded 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, honoring a slew of prominent figures in politics, fashion, entertainment and activism. Among those being ...
President Biden is hosting a ceremony Saturday to award 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, honoring a slew of prominent figures in politics, fashion, entertainment and activism.