Bono awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House

The US Presidential Medal of Freedom has been formally given to U2 frontman Bono and actor Denzel Washington.

US President Joe Biden presented the highest American civilian honour to Bono, real name Paul David Hewson, on Saturday at the White House along with a total of 19 people from across politics, sports, entertainment and other fields.

The awards are given for “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavours”.

Bono, known for campaigning against poverty and supporting those with HIV/Aids, wore a simple black suit and sunglasses as President Biden placed the medal on him.

He also greeted celebrity chef Jose Andres, who founded the Washington-based World Central Kitchen disaster relief group.

Vogue magazine editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, 75, and Jane Goodall, 90, who is…

We’ve summarized this news for a quick read. If you’re interested, you can read the full article here:

Breakingnews.ie