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Denzel Washington, Ralph Lauren and more receive the highest US civilian honour at the White House

Video. Denzel Washington and Ralph Lauren receive Medal of Freedom from Biden

Updated: 06/01/2025 - 13:38 GMT+1

President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.

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