The Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction recognizes “individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the ...

Pope Francis, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former President Joe Biden a few days before the end of ...

Former NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson is seen after President Barack Obama presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Nov. 24, 2015, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White ...

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Saturday honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the president, saying the pontiff ...

The wife of billionaire philanthropist Sheldon Adelson, a mega donor to Republicans, is being honored as “a committed doctor, philanthropist and humanitarian.” (JTA) — Miriam Adelson, a ...

By Mitchell Peters Bono is among 19 individuals who will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, President Joe Biden announced on Saturday (Jan. 4).