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In pics | Biden honours notable personalities with US' highest civilian award

US President Joe Biden has presented the United States' highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to notable personalities for their exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the nation as well as world peace, or other significant endeavours.

mohit-pandey Edited By: Mohit Pandey @KabirMohit [Updated: January 05, 2025 15:43 IST]
  • In an emotional statement, the outgoing President said that it was the final time as the President of the US he was presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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    In an emotional statement, the outgoing President said that it was the final time as the President of the US he was presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
  • Former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, received the highest civilian award in the presence of former President Bill Clinton.
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    Former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, received the highest civilian award in the presence of former President Bill Clinton.
  • American chef and restaurateur, Jose Andres, got the Presidential Medal of Freedom from the US President.
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    American chef and restaurateur, Jose Andres, got the Presidential Medal of Freedom from the US President.
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  • Alex Soros, George Soros' son, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of his father.
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    Alex Soros, George Soros' son, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of his father.
  • American entrepreneur Till Gill was conferred upon USA's top civilian award by outgoing President Biden.
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    American entrepreneur Till Gill was conferred upon USA's top civilian award by outgoing President Biden.
  • Kerry Kennedy accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of her father Robert F. Kennedy, who was awarded posthumously.
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    Kerry Kennedy accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of her father Robert F. Kennedy, who was awarded posthumously.
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  • Bono, Irish singer-songwriter and activist, was presented with the highest civilian award in the East Room of the White House.
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    Bono, Irish singer-songwriter and activist, was presented with the highest civilian award in the East Room of the White House.
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