Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, Lionel Messi and more

Washington — President Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to Hillary Clinton and 18 others "who have made America a better place," the White House announced Saturday.

Clinton, who served as first lady, senator, secretary of state, and was the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party, "made history many times over decades in public service," the announcement said.

Other recipients include actors Michael J. Fox and Denzel Washington, U2 frontman Bono, Inter Miami soccer star Lionel Messi and billionaire philanthropist George Soros.