Due to COVID-19, Denzel Washington misses the ceremony to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
At the ceremony on Thursday, President Joe Biden distributed the medals, although he mentioned that he will present Washington with his “at a later date.”
Following a COVID-19 test that proved positive, Denzel Washington was compelled to skip a White House ceremony where he was to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The medal, which is the highest civilian honour that can be presented in the US, was given to the Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker together with 17 other individuals.
At the ceremony on Thursday, President Joe Biden distributed the medals, although he mentioned that he will present Washington with his “at a later date.”
He claimed that Denzel Washington, one of the finest actors in American history, was a man who wanted to be present but was unable to do so.
“I’ll be handing him this award at a later time when he’s able to get here,” the speaker said, explaining that he was unable to join us today.
People who have distinguished themselves by making outstanding contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the US, to international peace, or to other significant societal, public, or private endeavours are awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Two Olympic gold medalists, soccer Megan Rapinoe and gymnast Simone Biles are among the other well-known people on the list in addition to Washington.
I don’t know how you’re going to find a room, Mr Biden added, addressing Biles, who at 25 is the youngest person to receive the award in history. Today, she increases her number of medals.
Gabby Giffords, a supporter of gun regulation, was also honoured.
She was described as “one of the gutsiest persons I have ever known” by the president during his introduction.
During a constituent engagement in Tucson in January 2011, the Democrat was shot in the head and narrowly avoided death.
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