Posted on Jul 7, 2022
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, 15 others
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resident Joe Biden on Thursday awarded 17 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
"On Monday, we celebrated the independence of our nation, a nation always a work in progress in creation of possibilities, the fulfillment of promises. That's the American story," Biden said as he opened the ceremony.
"We see an extraordinary, extraordinary group of Americans up here on the stage," Biden continued.
Household names to receive the award included Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, actor Denzel Washington and soccer star Megan Rapinoe.
Biden celebrated Biles, who has won 32 medals at the world stage, as the "youngest person ever to receive the Medal of Freedom."
"On Monday, we celebrated the independence of our nation, a nation always a work in progress in creation of possibilities, the fulfillment of promises. That's the American story," Biden said as he opened the ceremony.
"We see an extraordinary, extraordinary group of Americans up here on the stage," Biden continued.
Household names to receive the award included Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, actor Denzel Washington and soccer star Megan Rapinoe.
Biden celebrated Biles, who has won 32 medals at the world stage, as the "youngest person ever to receive the Medal of Freedom."
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, 15 others
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The medals are awarded by the president to people who have made a significant cultural impact or great contributions to the country or world.
Washington was unable to attend Thursday's ceremony due to a positive Covid test, a White House official said. Biden said the actor would be honored at a later date."
..."The medals are awarded by the president to people who have made a significant cultural impact or great contributions to the country or world.
Washington was unable to attend Thursday's ceremony due to a positive Covid test, a White House official said. Biden said the actor would be honored at a later date."
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