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Presidential Medal of Freedom

Joe Biden Ceremony Recipients 2023 Recipients Hillary Clinton Denzel Washington Bono Michael J. Fox 2025 Recipients Jane Goodall Controversy George Soros 2023 Ceremony Bill Nye Robert F. Kennedy Social Justice Liz Cheney Controversial Recipients Hillary Rodham Clinton 2025 Ceremony Tim Gill Controversies Distinction Pope Francis Barack Obama Comparative Analysis Civilian Award Cecile Richards Honorees

President Biden Honors Pope Francis with Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction

The outgoing U.S. president recognizes the pontiff's global contributions to peace, poverty alleviation, and interfaith dialogue in a rare award presentation.

Joe Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 Recipients in Final Ceremony

Biden Awards Medal of Freedom to Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards

President Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Diverse Group of Achievers