Denzel Washington To Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s Highest Civil Honour, From President Joe Biden
At a ceremony to be held today (January 4) at The White House, Denzel Washington, Hillary Clinton and Lionel Messi among others will be honoured with the Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest civilian honour in the US.
US President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the 19 most popular names in the fields of entertainment, sports, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. Among the prominent names making it to the list is Hollywood legend Denzel Washington, who recently featured in the epic Gladiator II. The award, considered the nation's highest civilian honour, is presented to individuals who have made "exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace or other significant societal, public or private endevours."Other honorees include Hillary Clinton, Michael J Fox, Lionel Messi and Magic Johnson. Lionel Messi to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Highest Civilian Honour, From US President Joe Biden.
Denzel Washington To Be Honoured With Presidential Medal of Freedom
Denzel Washington will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, from President Joe Biden on January 4, 2025.#DenzelWashington #GladiatorII pic.twitter.com/lVCrl0RE3x
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