The White House said the Medal of Freedom recipients have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.

Washington — President Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to Hillary Clinton and 18 others "who have made America a better place," the White House announced Saturday.

Ralph Lauren, Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall, Denzel Washington, and Bono are among 19 people who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in a ceremony (January 4) at the White House.

I am not saying that Messi has not been influential or not been important by any stretch of the imagination, but not only is it ridiculous

Former American defender Alexi Lalas has criticized the decision to award Lionel Messi the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Inter Miami captain was among the 19 people who received the Medal of Freedom last Saturday from President Joe Biden.

Why did Denzel Washington get the Presidential Medal of Freedom alongside Hillary Clinton? Take a look at their contributions to society.

Lionel Messi's decision to skip a prestigious ceremony at the White House has sparked debate across the soccer world and beyond. On Saturday, the Inter Miami captain was set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.