The Presidential Medal of Freedom is typically awarded annually, though it is not given on a fixed schedule. It is usually presented during ceremonies held by the sitting president, often in the ...

Former President Donald Trump rankled many U.S. service members and veterans at a recent campaign event where he compared the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Medal of Honor.

President Biden recognized an expansive cast of public figures, celebrities and cultural luminaries on Saturday with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor ...

Presidential Medal of Freedom to be awarded to Biles, McCain, Giffords, Jobs. President Joe Biden will present the nation's highest civilian honor to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles ...

In choosing the 94-year-old Soros for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Biden honored a major contributor to liberal and Democratic causes as well as Biden's past presidential campaigns.

South Korean far-right activist Jeon Han-gil does not appear on the official list of recipients of the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, contrary to claims online. The baseless posts share a ...

I n a ceremony held at the White House, President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 distinguished individuals, recognizing their exceptional contributions to society. Among ...

U2 singer Bono is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden exit a Medal of Freedom ceremony in the White House on Jan. 4. (Annabelle Gordon for The Washington Post) The Post’s Jan. 5 report on the ...

Learn about the Presidential Medal of Freedom, its significance, and the 19 individuals who have received this prestigious honor this year from President Joe Biden.

President Joe Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton and 18 others “who have made America a better place,” the White House announced early Saturday. The awards ...