President Biden honored 19 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Michelle Yeoh, Katie Ledecky and more.
Alexandra Hutzler and Jon Haworthon Friday awarded 19 Americans with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
Biden shared anecdotes and accomplishments of the awarded individuals, and at times touched on the politics of the moment. "Which some say is old for swimming -- 27. Don't let age get in your way, you know what I mean?" the 81-year-old Biden joked, prompting laughs from the room. "Katie, age is just a number, kid."
Also honored was Clarence B. Jones, a speechwriter for King who helped pen his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
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