After Michael J. Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, he shared a glimpse at the ceremony on social media.

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.

Bill Nye was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his dedication to science education.

On behalf of the entire Council on Foreign Relations community, I want to congratulate David M. Rubenstein, chairman of our Board of Directors, on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from

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.

Discover the 19 individuals awarded the honor this year by President Joe Biden, including Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, and Lionel Messi.

Michael J. Fox is reflecting on his devotion to eliminating Parkinson’s disease after being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. On Saturday, Jan. 4., the Back to the Future actor was one of the array of individuals that President Joe Biden bestowed the nation’s highest civilian honor to at the White House.

Controversial Open Society Foundations founder George Soros and 18 others are recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Joe Biden announced Saturday.