Biden Awards Hillary Clinton, Soros, the Medal of Freedom

Ceremony was one of several as Biden prepares to leave office
Denzel Washington, Ralph Lauren, Magic Johnson also honored

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden depart following the Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Jan. 4. — US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden depart following the Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Jan. 4.
Photographer: Leigh Vogel/UPI/Bloomberg

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By Hadriana Lowenkron and Kate Queram

January 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM UTC

Updated on

January 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM UTC

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President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to a group of entertainers, former government officials, athletes and philanthropists for their contributions to public service.

Nineteen people were honored at a White House ceremony on Saturday, the latest in a series of events Biden has held in the final weeks of his presidency as he tries to enshrine his legacy.