On September 23, 2024, President Joe Biden will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 distinguished individuals, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, philanthropist George Soros, and actor Denzel Washington, for their exemplary contributions to American society. Four medals will be awarded posthumously to influential figures such as Fannie Lou Hamer and Robert F. Kennedy. Other honorees span politics, sports, and the arts, including José Andrés, Lionel Messi, Magic Johnson, Michael J. Fox, and conservationist Jane Goodall. The medal recognizes those who significantly impact the prosperity, values, and security of the United States and the world.
