Michael J. Fox, Denzel Washington, Hillary Clinton and More Earn Medal of Freedom Honors from Joe Biden: See the Photos

The group was bestowed with the nation’s highest civilian honor in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 4

A group of new individuals have been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

President Joe Biden bestowed the nation’s highest civilian honor to an array of individuals — including Michael J. Fox, Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton, to name a few — at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Jan. 4.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is “presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors,” according to the White House.

“President Biden believes great leaders keep the faith, give everyone a fair shot, and put decency above all else. These nineteen individuals are great leaders who have made America and the world a better place,” the White House added. “They are great leaders because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world.”

Here, see the Presidential Medal of Freedom receipts receiving their honor.