Medal of Freedom
noun phrase
: a U.S. decoration awarded to civilians for meritorious achievement in any of various fields
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President Joe Biden awarded Simpson the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022, placing him on a roster that included five social justice activists; leaders in the medical, labor technology and entertainment fields; and Olympic athletes.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
In 2022, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, by Democratic President Joe Biden, his longtime friend and former Senate colleague.
—Alistair Bell, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
In 2022, President Joe Biden awarded Simpson the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Simpson is survived by his wife, Ann; his brother Pete Simpson; sons Colin Simpson and William Simpson; and daughter, Susan Simpson Gallagher.
—Mead Gruver, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Simpson was honored in 2022 with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
In 2022, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, by Democratic President Joe Biden, his longtime friend and former Senate colleague.
—Alistair Bell, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
In 2022, President Joe Biden awarded Simpson the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Simpson is survived by his wife, Ann; his brother Pete Simpson; sons Colin Simpson and William Simpson; and daughter, Susan Simpson Gallagher.
—Mead Gruver, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Simpson was honored in 2022 with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Medal of Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medal%20of%20Freedom. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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