In his opening remarks, President Biden remarked, "For the final time as president I have the honor bestowing the Medal of Freedom, our nation's highest civilian honor, on a group of extraordinary, truly extraordinary people, who gave their sacred effort, their sacred effort, to shape the culture and the cause of America." This highlights the significance of the award and the caliber of recipients involved.
The posthumous awards were a tribute to influential figures in American history, including former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, whom Biden described, "Bobby is one of my true political heroes. I love and I miss him dearly." This conveys the personal connection Biden had with Kennedy.
Awardees included Hillary Clinton, who inspired a standing ovation at the ceremony. Accompanied by her family, she represented the intersection of politics and feminism, exemplifying the contributions celebrated on this notable day.
Biden acknowledged the contributions of several key figures, including Denzel Washington and Democratic philanthropist George Soros, as he expressed gratitude saying, "Let me just say to each of you, thank you, thank you, thank you for all you've done to help this country." This emphasizes the collective impact of the honorees.
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