LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Joe Biden has awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Michigan State Basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson and the late George Romney, former state governor.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, offered to people who’ve made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or safety of the US, world peace, or different important societal, public or non-public endeavors mentioned the White Home in a brand new launch revealed Saturday.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, a Lansing native, attended Michigan State College from 1977 to 1979. He led the Spartans to the 1979 nationwide championship and was awarded the Last 4’s Most Excellent Participant. He was drafted by the Lakers in 1979. Johnson gained 5 NBA titles and three MVPs all through his illustrious profession.
The White Home credit Johnson as a “successful entrepreneur and philanthropist who supports underserved communities through his Magic Johnson Foundation,” in a information launch revealed Saturday.
Earvin “Magic’ Johnson horned by President Biden (White Home)
George Romney labored with the Aluminum Firm of America, later changing into the chairman and president of American Motors Corp. He can be elected the Governor of Michigan in 1962, serving three two-year phrases.
Romney served in President Richard Nixon’s Cupboard because the secretary of Housing and City Growth from 1969 to 1973.
Mitt Romney receives the Medal of Freedom rather than his late father, George Romney. (White Home)
Different recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom from the ceremony Saturday:
Jose Andres – Restaurateur, chef and meals activist.
Bono – Rock singer and activist.
Ash Carter – Former Protection Secretary.
Hillary Clinton – Former U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. Sen.
Michael J. Fox – Actor and Parkinson’s illness analysis activist.
Tim Gill – Software program programmer, entrepreneur and LGBTQI+ rights activist.
Jane Goodall – Animal analysis and conservationist.
Fannie Lou Hamer (posthumously) – civil rights and voting rights advocate.
Robert F. Kennedy (posthumously) – U.S. legal professional basic and U.S. senator who fought racial segregation and inequality.
Ralph Lauren – Clothier and philanthropist.
Lionel Messi – Soccer icon and UNICEF ambassador.
Invoice Nye – Science educator.
David Rubenstein – Funding agency co-founder and philanthropist.
George Soros – Philanthropist, financier and Democratic donor.
George Stevens Jr. – ICAN Movie Institute founder, director and author.
Denzel Washington – Academy Award-winning actor.
Anna Wintour – Media government and Vogue editor-in-chief.
