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Presidential Medal of Freedom
Opal Lee awarded nation’s highest civilian honor ahead of receiving her 8th honorary degree
Once more, popular 97-year-old activist Opal Lee has received honor; this time, the President of the United States presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her efforts in establishing Juneteenth as a national holiday. President Joe Biden praised Lee for her achievements in having the newest national holiday declared in 2021. The award…
