Learn about the Presidential Medal of Freedom, its significance, and the 19 individuals who have received this prestigious honor this year from President Joe Biden. The Presidential Medal of ...

Mississippian civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. On Saturday, President Joe Biden awarded 19 recipients the prestigious medal at the White House.

Kennedy, and Fannie Lou Hamer, who founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. The White House press release states, “the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian ...

Kennedy; Ash Carter, a former secretary of defense; and Fannie Lou Hamer, who founded the ... Last year, Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including the late Medgar ...

In a ceremony held at the White House, President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 distinguished individuals, recognizing their exceptional contributions to society.

By Mitchell Peters Bono is expressing his gratitude after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The legendary U2 frontman was among 19 individuals to receive the Presidential Medal of ...