Presidential Medal of Freedom 2025: Pictures of the Recipients

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See photos of the 19 individuals who were awarded the honor this year by President Joe Biden.

President Joe Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton and 18 others “who have made America a better place,” the White House announced early Saturday. The awards were later presented the same day at the White House.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor, 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.

Scroll through our gallery to see photos of the 19 honorees.