Yes, Dolly Parton Declined the Presidential Medal of Freedom 3 Times. Here's Why
Singer Dolly Parton declined receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom three times, twice from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, and once from U.S. President Joe Biden. Parton revealed that she had declined the award from Trump and Biden in a 2021 interview. They have not commented on her decision.
Abolish the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Functionally, there is no difference between the US's Medal of Freedom and the Order of Lenin awards handed out by the old Soviet Union.
Presidential Medal of Freedom 2025: Full List of Recipients
Discover the 19 individuals awarded the honor this year by President Joe Biden, including Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, and Lionel Messi.
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed efforts to promote peace and alleviate suffering around the world.
Biden Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees include Hillary Clinton, Bono
President Joe Biden held a star-studded ceremony at the White House Saturday for the latest batch of Medal of Freedom recipients.
The Catholic Roots of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
COMMENTARY: Pope Francis, on Jan. 11, became the third pope to be given the highest civilian honor in the U.S.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, George Soros, 17 others
Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Lionel Messi and Bono are among 19 people President Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Ralph Lauren, Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall Among Those Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Ralph Lauren, Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall, Denzel Washington, and Bono are among 19 people who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in a ceremony (January 4) at the White House.
Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom, nation’s highest civilian honor
Biden, the nation's second Catholic president, spoke with the pontiff to name him a recipient of the award, the White House said.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pope Francis
The president spoke with the Pope Saturday. The honor came with distinction, making the him the first person to receive the added level of honor by Biden.
Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden has honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. It's the highest civilian award given by the president.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, Denzel Washington and more
Washington — President Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to Hillary ...
No, Biden didn’t revoke Medal of Freedom from Trump campaign manager | Fact check
Bradley Birkenfeld, a former banker for the Swiss bank UBS, never got the Medal of Freedom, and there’s no evidence he was ...