Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky and more

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Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky and more
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President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients on Friday.

Washington — President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , former Vice President Al Gore and Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky . The awards will be presented at the White House on Friday. 'These nineteen Americans built teams, coalitions, movements, organizations, and businesses that shaped America for the better. They are the pinnacle of leadership in their fields.

Bush after a weeks-long recount battle in Florida. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his climate change work. Clarence B. Jones, a renowned civil rights activist and lawyer who helped draft Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech.John Kerry, who was Secretary of State for President Barack Obama and the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate under Mr. Biden. He earned a Silver Star and Bronze Star for his actions during combat in the Vietnam War. Frank R.

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