Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey Among 16 Honored At White House
A former president, a baseball legend, a country music star and a
woman who's a powerhouse in American media were among 16 people honored
Wednesday at the White House with the nation's highest civilian honor,
the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The 42nd president, Bill Clinton, joined Chicago Cubs hall of famer Ernie Banks, singer Loretta Lynn, media mogul and talk show host Oprah Winfrey and 12 others being honored. It was the 50th anniversary of the award's creation. According to the White House, "more than 500 exceptional individuals from all corners of society" have over the decades since received the award.
The 42nd president, Bill Clinton, joined Chicago Cubs hall of famer Ernie Banks, singer Loretta Lynn, media mogul and talk show host Oprah Winfrey and 12 others being honored. It was the 50th anniversary of the award's creation. According to the White House, "more than 500 exceptional individuals from all corners of society" have over the decades since received the award.
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