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Biden to Award Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson

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Biden to Award Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson

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  • President Biden will present the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Rep. Liz Cheney and Rep. Bennie Thompson.
  • This award recognizes exemplary deeds of service to the country, marking it as the second-highest civilian honor.
  • The recipients are known for leading the congressional investigation into the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack.
  • Additional honorees include civil rights leaders and friends of President Biden, totaling 20 recipients for this year's awards.
  • Last year, Biden honored individuals for their roles in protecting the Capitol during the insurrection.

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