Bono is expressing his gratitude after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The legendary U2 frontman was among 19 individuals to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor,

Other new honorees include Denzel Washington, Bill Nye, Michael J. Fox, and Lionel Messi. Bono to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Bono has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from outgoing US President Joe Biden. The honour was bestowed in a ceremony at the East Room of the White House, where the U2 frontman and 18 others were awarded the US's highest civilian honour.

President Joe Biden will also recognize Denzel Washington, Michael J. Fox, Hillary Clinton and others at the White House on Jan. 4.

Bono is a rather established entertainer. As the frontman of U2, the “ Atomic City ” musician has crushed several records. As an individual, Bono has leveraged his fame to raise awareness for many notable social causes. Today (January 4), Bono’s efforts on both ends were acknowledged by the nation’s highest office.

Magic Johnson and Lionel Messi are among 19 people receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden, the White House announced Saturday, the morning of the awards. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States’ highest civilian honor.

Actor and advocate Michael J. Fox received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his ongoing efforts with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Michael J. Fox gained worldwide recognition beginning in 1982 on the NBC sitcom Family Ties and continued his rise to fame for the next four decades. The Back to the Future star was born in Alberta, Canada,