Denzel Washington and Michael J. Fox is among President Biden’s final Medal of Freedom honorees. Photo Credit: AP
President Joe Biden has awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to a distinguished group of 19 individuals, including two Hollywood icons – Denzel Washington and Michael J Fox. The nation’s highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom, recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to American culture, society, and global leadership.
Michael J. Fox, beloved for his roles back to the future, family relationsAnd spin cityHe received the honor for his decades-long advocacy for Parkinson’s disease research.
Diagnosed with the condition in 1998, Fox hired Michael J. Fox has inspired millions with his resilience and philanthropy through the Foundation, which has raised more than $1.75 billion for Parkinson’s research. Entering the East Room in a wheelchair, Fox stood with assistance to receive the medal from Biden, smiling and clapping during the ceremony.
Denzel Washington, two-time Academy Award winner, is known for his strong performances in films such as grandeur And training DayCelebrated not only for his acting career but also for his work as a philanthropist and minister. Washington recently received his minister’s license and emphasizes the importance of faith in his life.
Honorees also include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, humanitarian and U2 singer Bono, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, “Science Guy” Bill Nye, basketball star Earvin “Magic” Johnson. circulation Editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, humanitarian chef José Andrés, conservationist Jane Goodall and international soccer star Lionel Messi, among others.
Awards were given posthumously to civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, and Robert F. Kennedy, among others.
Biden praised the recipients as “extraordinary people” whose contributions have shaped America’s culture and future.
published – January 05, 2025 10:38 am IST
