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Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: U.S. President Joe Biden walks into the East Room for the Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images) (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg after awarding him the Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: U.S. President Joe Biden congratulates Jesuit Catholic priest Fr. Greg Boyle before awarding him the Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: U.S. President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Actress Michelle Yeoh during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: U.S. President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Judy Shepard, mother of the late Matthew Shepard and founder of the foundation named in his honor, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: U.S. President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to astrophysicist Jane Rigby during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Former U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (L) applauds for Civil rights activist Clarence Jones during the Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) arrives for the Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: U.S. President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Daytime television pioneer Phil Donahue during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: U.S. President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to U.S. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Reena Evers-Everette accepts the Medal of Freedom on behalf of her father, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers, from U.S. President Joe Biden during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Former U.S. Vice president Al Gore arrives for the Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: U.S. President Joe Biden walks into the East Room for the Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: U.S. Olympic gold medal swimmer Katie Ledecky arrives for the Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: U.S. President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Educator and activist Opal Lee during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: U.S. President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to United Farm Workers President Teresa Romero during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Former Transportation Secretary and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) (L) and Actor Michelle Yeoh arrive for their Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: U.S. President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to former U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), here accepted by his widow Bonnie Lautenberg, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on May 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including political leaders, civil rights icons and other influential cultural icons. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

May 03, 2024 at 3:20 pm PDT

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