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President Biden Awards Presidential Medals To Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson

President Biden Awards Presidential Medals To Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson


Published on 2025-01-02 14:20:45 - MSN
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  • President Biden announced that he will be awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 individuals, including former Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Congressman Bennie Thompson. The medal is one of the highest awards that a President can grant to a civilian and is given to United States citizens who "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.

President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Republican Representative Liz Cheney and Democratic Representative Bennie Thompson on January 6, 2023, in recognition of their leadership during the investigation into the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Liz Cheney, who was vice chair of the House committee investigating the attack, and Bennie Thompson, the committee's chair, were honored for their roles in leading the bipartisan effort to uncover the events surrounding the insurrection. The ceremony highlighted their commitment to democracy and the rule of law, with Biden emphasizing the importance of their work in ensuring that such an event does not happen again. The awards were part of a broader recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation, with other recipients including figures from various fields like sports, entertainment, and civil rights.

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