Biden restores the tradition of the Medal of Freedom

Under Trump, the awardees were overwhelmingly white, male, and associated with the world of sports.

President Biden awards the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to Michelle Yeoh during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Friday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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