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.

Bill Nye was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his dedication to science education.

Ralph Lauren, Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall, Denzel Washington, and Bono are among 19 people who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in a ceremony (January 4) at the White House.

Michael J. Fox had his family by his side during one of the most pivotal moments in his career. The actor, 63, shared a photo on his Instagram on Monday, Jan. 6 after he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Biden on Saturday, Jan. 4, showing that he was surrounded by his entire family as he was honored.

As Joe Biden's presidency comes to its conclusion, he has named his final recipients of the Medal of Freedom, including Michael J. Fox, Denzel Washington, Bill Nye, and more.

After being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Michael J. Fox reflected on how honored he is and expressed his continued devotion to eliminating Parkinson’s disease.

Controversial Open Society Foundations founder George Soros and 18 others are recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Joe Biden announced Saturday.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden during a ceremony on Saturday at the White House.

Actor and advocate Michael J. Fox was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden on January 4, 2025. Actor Denzel Washington was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden on January 4, 2025.