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    Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Denzel Washington, Simone Biles, John McCain

    The 17 recipients include athletes, artists, and leaders of the civil rights and labor movements.
    by Barbara Sprunt Jul 07, 2022 2 minutes
    President Biden acknowledges U.S. soccer player Megan Rapinoe before presenting her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

    President Biden is presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in a ceremony that provides a feel-good moment for a White House grappling with polls indicating an overwhelming majority of Americans think the country is on the wrong track and low approval ratings for Biden.

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