What Is the Presidential Medal of Freedom? Explaining the Honor
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.
Yes, Dolly Parton Declined the Presidential Medal of Freedom 3 Times. Here's Why
Singer Dolly Parton declined receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom three times, twice from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, and once from U.S. President Joe Biden. Parton revealed that she had declined the award from Trump and Biden in a 2021 interview. They have not commented on her decision.
The Catholic Roots of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
COMMENTARY: Pope Francis, on Jan. 11, became the third pope to be given the highest civilian honor in the U.S.
President Biden awards Medal of Honor to seven Army veterans
President Biden has awarded the highest military decoration in the nation to seven U.S. Army veterans for their heroism in the Vietnam and Korean Wars.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 7 US Army veterans
The award is given to those who "distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their own lives," according to the White House.
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed efforts to promote peace and alleviate suffering around the world.
Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Saturday honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with ... It's the only time Biden has presented the honor with distinction during his ...
Biden Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees include Hillary Clinton, Bono
President Joe Biden held a star-studded ceremony at the White House Saturday for the latest batch of Medal of Freedom recipients.
After nixed trip to Vatican City, Biden awards Pope Francis the highest US civilian honor
Biden spoke by phone with His Holiness Pope Francis Saturday morning and "expressed his deep regret" that he was unable to visit Rome and Vatican City.
Biden awards Pope Francis with highest civilian honor, Presidential Medal of Freedom, over the phone
President Joe Biden changed his travel plans to Rome to award Pope Francis the Medal of Freedom due to the California wildfires, but the two still spoke on Saturday.
Biden Awards Pope a Presidential Medal in Waning Days of Term
Joe Biden awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pope Francis, a personal marker of his Roman Catholic faith after devastating fires in California prompted the president to cancel a Vatican visit during his final days in office.
X's AI bot, Grok, makes Pants on Fire claim about Biden rescinding medal of honor
The query that prompted the response from Grok, the AI bot for the platform once called Twitter, read: "Can a president ...
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Biden awards the Medal of Honor and Medal of Valor to military heroes and first responders
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No, Biden didn’t revoke Medal of Freedom from Trump campaign manager | Fact check
A Jan. 4 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows an apparent screenshot answering a question about the country’s highest civilian honor. “Can a president rescind the medal of freedom ...
Biden’s Medal of Freedom picks show Democrats are ‘out of touch’ and ‘trolling’ Republicans: columnist
A Politico columnist criticized President Biden for his Medal of Freedom recipients, which included liberal figures like Hillary Clinton and Georg Soros.
Biden Cements a Sad New Tradition: The Presidential Medal of Trolling Your Successor
When President Donald Trump used his final State of the Union address to announce a Presidential Medal of Freedom for Rush ...
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Michael J. Fox Shares Sweet Family Photos From Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony
After Michael J. Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ...