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| Biden honours Wintour, Bono and Soros with Medal of Freedom | |
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| Bono's real name is Paul David Hewson | |
| Vogue editor Dame Anna Wintour, U2 frontman Bono and billionaire George Soros are among those who have received America's highest civilian honour from outgoing President Joe Biden. | |
| Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined actors Denzel Washington and Michael J Fox as they also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a White House ceremony on Saturday. | |
| Nineteen people received the honour this year, spanning the worlds of culture, politics and activism. | |
| The White House said the recipients had been chosen because are they are "good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world". | |
| Vietnam pilot who disregarded direct order gets Medal of Honor | Vietnam pilot who disregarded direct order gets Medal of Honor |
| "Together, you leave an incredible mark - and I mean this sincerely, this group - you leave an incredible mark on our country." | |
| Bono, who's real name is Paul David Hewson, has already been awarded the highest cultural honour of France and received an honorary knighthood. | Bono, who's real name is Paul David Hewson, has already been awarded the highest cultural honour of France and received an honorary knighthood. |
| He is known for campaigning against poverty and supporting those with HIV/Aids. | He is known for campaigning against poverty and supporting those with HIV/Aids. |
| Wintour, one of the most significant players in fashion, has been serving as editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1988 and among other charities helped raised more than $20m for Aids research. | Wintour, one of the most significant players in fashion, has been serving as editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1988 and among other charities helped raised more than $20m for Aids research. |
| She also raised money for UK arts organisations following funding cuts in 2022. | She also raised money for UK arts organisations following funding cuts in 2022. |
| The White House said in a statement that billionaire philanthropist and Democratic megadonor George Soros had "supported organizations and projects across the world that strengthen democracy, human rights, education and social justice". | |
| Back to the Future star Michael J Fox looked emotional as Biden praised his accomplishments, including his advocacy for Parkinson's disease research. | |
| Hillary Clinton received a standing ovation from attendees when her turn came. She was the Democratic White House candidate who lost to Donald Trump in the 2016 election. | |
| Inter Miami soccer star Lionel Messi, retired Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson and fashion designer Ralph Lauren also received the medal. | |
| Michael J Fox in the East Room of the White House | |
| American Film Institute founder George Stevens Jr and former Kennedy Center chair David Rubinstein were among the cohort receiving medals. | |
| Other recipients include humanitarian and chef José Andrés, whose World Central Kitchen has helped provide food for civilians in war zones and areas hit by natural disasters; acclaimed British conservationist Jane Goodall and science educator Bill Nye. | Other recipients include humanitarian and chef José Andrés, whose World Central Kitchen has helped provide food for civilians in war zones and areas hit by natural disasters; acclaimed British conservationist Jane Goodall and science educator Bill Nye. |
| Former US Attorney General Robert F Kennedy, former Defence Secretary Ash Carter, civil rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer and former Governor of Michigan George W Romney will receive the award posthumously. | |
| Established under former president John F Kennedy, the medal is awarded at the discretion of the president on the advice of an external advisory panel. | Established under former president John F Kennedy, the medal is awarded at the discretion of the president on the advice of an external advisory panel. |
| Previous recipients of the award include the most decorated gymnast of all time Simone Biles, Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh and Apple founder Steve Jobs. | Previous recipients of the award include the most decorated gymnast of all time Simone Biles, Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh and Apple founder Steve Jobs. |
| Chef Jose Andres point his index finger to the sky |