U2 frontman Bono was among a host of people Saturday who received the highest U.S. civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, from outgoing president Joe Biden.
As Breitbart News reported, other recipients included Hillary Clinton, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, George Soros, designer Ralph Lauren, actors Denzel Washington and Michael J. Fox alongside conservationist Jane Goodall.
Dublin-born Bono, whose real name is Paul David Hewson, has already been awarded the highest cultural honour of France and received an honorary knighthood.
The BBC notes he is known for campaigning against poverty and supporting those with HIV/Aids.
“President Biden believes great leaders keep the faith, give everyone a fair shot, and put decency above all else,” the White House said in a statement Saturday. “These nineteen individuals are great
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