Today, President Obama presented 21 people with a Medal of Freedom. He stated that it was a celebration of “extraordinary Americans who have lifted our spirits, strengthened our union, pushed us towards progress.” President Obama has awarded more Medals of Freedom than any other President.
This year’s recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom include:
1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2. Elouise Cobar
3. Ellen DeGeneres
4. Robert De Niro
5. Richard Garwin
6. Bill Gates
7. Melinda Gates
8. Frank Gehry
9. Margaret H. Hamilton
10. Tom Hanks
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11. Grace Hopper
12. Michael Jordan
13. Maya Lin
14. Lorne Michaels
15. Newt Minow
16. Eduardo Padron
17. Robert Redford
18. Diana Ross
19. Vin Scully
20. Bruce Springsteen
21. Cicely Tyson
