The White House said the Medal of Freedom recipients have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.

President Joe Biden held a star-studded ceremony at the White House Saturday for the latest batch of Medal of Freedom recipients.

In a momentous White House ceremony on January 2, 2025, veteran actor Denzel Washington joined the distinguished ranks of Presidential Medal of Freedom

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.

Denzel Washington was among 19 recipients honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden at the White House ceremony.

President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to an array of individuals — including Michael J. Fox, Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton, to name a few — at the White House in Washington,

Actor Denzel Washington is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House on January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Biden is awarding 19 recipients with the nation’s highest civilian honor.

President Joe Biden, right, presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to Denzel Washington in the East Room of the White House, Saturday, Jan. 4 ...

President Biden celebrated 19 recipients, with the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were also awarded the nation's highest civilian honor in a White House ceremony."For the final time as president ...

Denzel Washington earned widespread acclaim for his colorful supporting performance in director Ridley Scott's Gladiator II. Headlined by Paul Mescal, the swords-and-sandals epic featured Washington as a Shakespearean villain,

Biden last wore the custom suit in 2023 to meet France’s first lady Brigitte Macron in Paris, worn with black Dior heels. The previous year, she wore the suit to meet Queen Letizia of Spain in Madrid, styling it with nude Valentino slingback pumps and a Cartier Panthère watch.