Washington — President Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to Hillary Clinton and 18 others "who have made America a better place," the White House announced Saturday.

On behalf of the entire Council on Foreign Relations community, I want to congratulate David M. Rubenstein, chairman of our Board of Directors, on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from

Michael J. Fox is reflecting on his devotion to eliminating Parkinson’s disease after being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. On Saturday, Jan. 4., the Back to the Future actor was one of the array of individuals that President Joe Biden bestowed the nation’s highest civilian honor to at the White House.

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 people on Saturday. According to the White House, the Presi

President Joe Biden presents David M. Rubenstein with the Medal of Freedom during a Jan. 4 ceremony at the White House. Rubenstein was honored for his “philanthropy and generous support for the restoration of historic landmarks and the country’s cultural institutions.”

President Biden honored 19 figures with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Of the honorees, there was one that should inspire us all - Earvin "Magic" Johnson.

Basketball great Johnson receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden. Posted: January 6, 2025 \| Last updated: January 6, 2025. sntvEditPlay Basketb

President Joe Biden awarded 19 recipients the nation’s highest civilian honor on Jan. 4, 2025, recognizing their significant contributions across various fields. Honorees included former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton,