The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the U.S.
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"They are the pinnacle of leadership in their fields," the White House said in a statement. "They consistently demonstrated over their careers the power of community, hard work, and service."Pelosi was the 52nd House speaker and has represented San Francisco in Congress for more than 36 years.Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to receive the Oscar for best actress for the 2022 film "Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Other politicians receiving the medal include Rep. James Clyburn, former assistant Democratic leader and majority whip in the House of Representatives and Sen. Elizabeth Dole, former labor and transportation secretary.Share on twitter
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