Cheers rang out through the East Room of the White House on Saturday as actor and activist Michael J.
Fox walked up to the stage to accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden.
“You defend the values of America, even when they’re under attack,” Biden told the honorees.
“Together, you leave an incredible mark on our country, with insight and influence that can be felt around the globe.”.
open image in gallery President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to Michael J.
open image in gallery Two-time Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington was among those to receive the Medal of Freedom ( AP ).
In 2022, Biden bestowed the medal on 17 recipients, including gymnast Simone Biles and former Arizona congresswoman turned gun safety advocate Gabrielle Giffords. »