The list of those receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, includes Simone Biles, Gabby Giffords and Denzel Washington. See the full list here:
The list of 17 includes athletes, politicians, actors and activists:
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor. It's presented to those 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."
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