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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSimone Biles to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
This makes me smile. Simone Biles is an amazing young lady who showed the world that it was okay to put her health first.
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Gymnast Simone Biles of Spring has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Biden.
The medal is considered the highest civilian honor in the U.S. and is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal public or private endeavors.
Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history, with a combined total of 32 Olympic and World Championship medals.
She has become a prominent advocate for athletes mental health and safety, children in the foster care system, and victims of sexual assault.
The medal is considered the highest civilian honor in the U.S. and is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal public or private endeavors.
Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history, with a combined total of 32 Olympic and World Championship medals.
She has become a prominent advocate for athletes mental health and safety, children in the foster care system, and victims of sexual assault.
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Simone Biles to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom (Original Post)
LetMyPeopleVote
Jul 2022
OP
Presidential Medal of Freedom is another American institution tarnished by Trump.
LetMyPeopleVote
Jul 2022
#4
Ohio Joe
(21,758 posts)1. Nice
Diamond_Dog
(32,006 posts)2. Beautiful!
She deserves it.
Spazito
(50,365 posts)3. Great choice!
She is amazing in so many ways.
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,321 posts)4. Presidential Medal of Freedom is another American institution tarnished by Trump.
TFG gave the Medal of Freedom to traitors/low lifes like Rush, Gym Jordan, Devin Nunes and other assholes. This post is really sad from a TFG supporter
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