Medal of Freedom
noun phrase
: a U.S. decoration awarded to civilians for meritorious achievement in any of various fields
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In 2024 -- the same year she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- Lee marked the anniversary at the White House's first-ever Juneteenth celebration, a concert that featured Jennifer Hudson and Audra McDonald.
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Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Sasha was last formally photographed with her parents and sister in January 2017, when Barack presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to then-Vice President Joe Biden.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Obama also awarded Hanks the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
In 2024, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
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Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Sasha was last formally photographed with her parents and sister in January 2017, when Barack presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to then-Vice President Joe Biden.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Obama also awarded Hanks the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
In 2024, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
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“Medal of Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medal%20of%20Freedom. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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