U2 frontman Bono was one of many people on Saturday to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian honor, from outgoing President Joe Biden.
As Breitbart News reported, other winners include Hillary Clinton; fashion Editors Anna Wintour, George Soros, designer Ralph Lauren, actors Denzel Washington, Michael J. Fox and conservationist Jane Goodall.
Dublin-born Bono, whose real name is Paul David Hewson, has already been awarded France's highest cultural honour, having been made an honorary knighthood.
BBC memo He is known for his campaign against poverty and support for people living with HIV/AIDS.
“President Biden believes that great leaders uphold their beliefs, give everyone a fair chance, and prioritize civility above all else,” the White House said in a statement. statement Saturday. “These 19 people are great leaders who have made America and the world a better place. They are great leaders because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world.”
The White House honored the Irish singer-songwriter, who was “the frontman of legendary rock band U2 and a pioneering activist against AIDS and poverty.” He brought together politicians from opposing parties to create the US PEPFAR AIDS program and is a co-founder of the campaign groups ONE and (RED). ”
This year, 19 people across the worlds of culture, politics and activism received this honor.
The White House said the recipients were chosen because they are “good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world.”
The medal was established under former President John F. Kennedy and is awarded at the president's discretion based on the advice of an external advisory committee.
