Clarence B. Jones, 93, to be honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom for Civil Rights Movement activism. Provided legal counsel to Martin Luther King Jr. and contributed to 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Nineteen diverse individuals, including politicians, activists, entertainers, and scientists, to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom for exemplary contributions to various fields, as announced by the White House.
Recipients recognized for building teams, movements, and businesses that positively impacted America. They exemplify leadership, community, hard work, and dedication to science.
Among the recipients are political figures like Michael Bloomberg, James Clyburn, Elizabeth Dole, Al Gore, John Kerry, Frank Lautenberg, and Nancy Pelosi. Clyburn's endorsement of Biden emphasized their long-standing friendship.
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