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View All Images- United States President Joe Biden presents ethologist and conservationist Jane Goodall with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents fashion designer and philanthropist Ralph Lauren with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Denzel Washington, 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, enters the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents Jos Andrs with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents fashion designer and philanthropist Ralph Lauren with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents Doris Hamer Richardson, niece of Fannie Lou Hamer (awarded posthumously) with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents Kathleen Kennedy, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy (awarded posthumously) with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents Vogue Editor in Chief Anna WIntour with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents retired athlete, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Earvin Magic Johnson, who bends to adjust his height, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents musician and activist Bono with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents former US Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah), son of businessman and former governor George Romney (awarded posthumously) with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents retired athlete, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Earvin Magic Johnson, who bends to adjust his height, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents actor and advocate Michael J. Fox with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents businessman and philanthropist David M. Rubenstein with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents former US Senator Mitt Romney (Republican of Utah), son of businessman and former governor George Romney (awarded posthumously) with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents actor, producer, and director Denzel Washington with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents entrepreneur and activist Tim Gill with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents actor, producer, and director Denzel Washington with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents scientist Bill Nye with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents Stephanie Carter, wife of former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter (awarded posthumously) with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents actor, producer, and director Denzel Washington with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden exit the East Room after the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents actor, producer, and director Denzel Washington with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Ricky Lauren, wife of Ralph Lauren, and daughter Dylan Lauren puts her arm up after Ralph Lauren is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents Vogue Editor in Chief Anna Wintour with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents actor and advocate Michael J. Fox with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden walk toward the East Room prior to the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Former President Bill Clinton walks by his official White House portrait prior to the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents Vogue Editor in Chief with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden delivers remarks during the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Retired athlete, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Earvin Magic Johnson enters the East Room prior to the 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden delivers remarks during the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden walk toward the East Room prior to the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Vogue Editor in Chief Anna Wintour, recipient of a 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom enters the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient enters the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden delivers remarks during the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents Alex Soros, son of award recipient George Soros with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden walk toward the East Room prior to the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents musician and activist Bono with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden walk in to the East Room for the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Vogue Editor in Chief Anna Wintour, recipient of a 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom enters the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient enters the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents Alex Soros, son of award recipient George Soros with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents entrepreneur and activist Tim Gill with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents writer and director George Stevens, Jr. with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents Jos Andrs with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents musician and activist Bono with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States President Joe Biden presents writer and director George Stevens, Jr. with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. Credit: Leigh Vogel / Pool via CNP/AdMedia `