Denzel Washington, Magic Johnson Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Late Civil Rights trailblazer Fannie Lou Hamer was also honored.
Medal of Freedom
Simone Biles Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom – But Denzel Washington Misses Ceremony
The awards were handed out during a ceremony at the White House.
Denzel Washington to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Other recipients this year include Simone Biles and late Sen. John McCain.