The award was established in 1963 by former President John F. Kennedy, brother of the late Robert F. Kennedy. Former President Harry S. Truman had created a similar honor, the Medal of Freedom ...

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Attendees of the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony applaud as President Joe Biden awards the medal to former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. 1/4/2025. Screenshot/YouTube/The White ...

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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor to more than a dozen politicians, philanthropists and cultural icons during a ceremony at the White House Saturday.