Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Wintour, Bono and Soros
Vogue editor Dame Anna Wintour, U2 frontman Bono and billionaire George Soros are among those to receive America’s highest civilian honor from outgoing President Joe Biden.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom will be awarded to 19 people this year, including cultural icons, politicians and campaigners.
They were chosen because they are “good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world,” the White House said.
Biden will present the medal at a ceremony at the White House on Saturday.
Prohibit:Whose real name is Paul David Hewson, he has already been awarded France’s highest cultural honour, including an honorary knighthood.
He is known for campaigning against poverty and supporting people living with HIV/AIDS.
wintourOne of fashion’s most important players, he has served as editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1988 and has helped raise over $20 million for AIDS research in addition to other charities.
He too raised money For UK arts organizations after funding cuts in 2022.
Billionaire philanthropist and major Democrat donor george soros and American politician Hillary Clinton Recipients also include.
In 2018, Hungarian-born financier Soros, He was one of a number of high-profile critics of Donald Trump who was targeted by a mail bomber.
Former US Secretary of State Clinton will receive the award just weeks before her former political rival is sworn in as President. She lost to Trump in the 2016 election.
Cultural giants – including actors denzel washington And Michael J Fox -Medal will be given with football star Lionel MessiRetired Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Erwin “Magic” Johnson and fashion designer Ralph Lauren,
Founder of the American Film Institute George Stevens Jr. and former president of the Kennedy Center david rubinstein Included in the team that received medals.
Other recipients include humanitarians and chefs jose andreswhose World Central Kitchen has helped provide food for civilians in war zones and areas affected by natural disasters; Acclaimed British conservationist jane goodall and science teacher bill nye,
Former US Attorney General robert f kennedyformer defense secretary ash cartercivil rights leader fannie lou hammer 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.
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.
