Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky and more

President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.

• May 3, 2024

Lakers Hall Of Famer Jerry West Set To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom

The basketball legend is set to receive the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

• Jun 11, 2019

Dodgers Broadcaster Vin Scully, Lakers Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Honored At White House

Two Los Angeles sports legends were among 21 American actors, musicians, athletes and others awarded the nation's highest civilian honor Tuesday at the White House.

• Nov 22, 2016

Vin Scully, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Retired Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully and former Los Angeles Lakers star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will be awarded with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House announced Wednesday.

• Nov 16, 2016

Late Congressman Roybal To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard says she will accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of her father, the late Rep. Edward Roybal, at a White House ceremony later this month.

• Nov 11, 2014

Hillary Clinton Accepts Public Service Award In Beverly Hills

• May 8, 2013