President Barack Obama has announced the 21 recipients who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including basketball Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and legendary Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully.
Per an official statement from the White House (via ABC News), the prestigious awards will be presented during a ceremony on November 22.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor and is presented to individuals who have made a significant and exemplary cultural impact on the United States and around the world.
President Obama issued a statement along with the announcement of this year's recipients of the award, per AJ Neuharth-Keusch of USA Today:
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is not just our nation's highest civilian honor — it's a tribute to the idea that all of us, no matter where we come from, have the opportunity to change this country for the better. From scientists, philanthropists, and public servants to activists, athletes, and artists, these 21 individuals have helped push America forward, inspi ...
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