2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony

President Biden hosted a ceremony honoring 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom who included former Speaker of the House Nancy… read more

President Biden hosted a ceremony honoring 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom who included former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and former Vice President Al Gore. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor awarded to individuals who made significant societal contributions to the United States. The award was established as the Medal of Freedom in 1945 by President Truman to recognize notable World War II service members. It was then re-established by President Kennedy as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and expanded to include those who made cultural achievements. President Johnson awarded the first class of recipients in 1963 who were selected by President Kennedy. The ceremony was hosted in the East Room of the White House with Vice President Kamala Harris also in attendance. close

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2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony

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Program ID:
535394-1
Category:
White House Event
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Speech
Location:
East Room, White House, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 03, 2024 | 4:47pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
May 04, 2024 | 6:03am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • May 03, 2024 | 4:47pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 03, 2024 | 5:12pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 03, 2024 | 6:39pm EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • May 03, 2024 | 11:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 04, 2024 | 6:03am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 05, 2024 | 7:22pm EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
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