Athletes who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom: Full list of recipients under Donald Trump and in U.S. history

Connor Hellebuyck is joining an esteemed list of sports figures who have received the United States' highest civilian honor.

Which athletes have been given the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

USA hockey goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will get the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump. Here are other athletes ...
USA Today

These Hoosiers earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Here's what they did to get it

President Donald Trump announced Thursday he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom after the conservative activist died from a fatal gunshot wound in Utah. The award ...
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What is the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and who can be honored?

(NEXSTAR) — President Donald Trump has announced that he will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot while speaking at an ...

Who is Connor Hellebuyck? The newest Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient

On Tuesday night, Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck joined an exclusive club, perhaps more exclusive than winning a gold ...
The Root

Oprah Winfrey, Bayard Rustin Among Medal of Freedom Recipients

Recognized for their outstanding contributions to the United States, four African Americans received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in a Wednesday morning ...
NBC Washington

Photos: Obama Honors His Final Medal of Freedom Recipients

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama hosted his final Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony Tuesday afternoon in the East Room of the White House. Twenty-one cultural legends were on hand to receive ...