Medal of Freedom
noun phrase
: a U.S. decoration awarded to civilians for meritorious achievement in any of various fields
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Biden, in one of his final acts as president, awarded Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction.
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Biden awarded Clyburn with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024.
—Jeff Ballou, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Clinton, who gave Jackson the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2000, also attended the funeral.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2026
The lead singer of the Supremes has had a string of solo hits, received a Presidential Medal of Freedom and is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
—Becky Carman, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Biden awarded Clyburn with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024.
—Jeff Ballou, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Clinton, who gave Jackson the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2000, also attended the funeral.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2026
The lead singer of the Supremes has had a string of solo hits, received a Presidential Medal of Freedom and is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
—Becky Carman, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Medal of Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medal%20of%20Freedom. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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