Who are the 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients? [Video]

President Joe Biden named 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom Friday morning. Video above: Athletes who have been awarded the Presidential Medal of FreedomThe nation’s highest civilian honor 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,” the White House said in a news release. Here’s a look at this year’s recipients:Michael BloombergFormer New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who served three terms, “revolutionized the financial information industry and transformed New York City’s education, environment, public health, and the arts,” the White House said. Gregory BoyleFather Boyle is a Jesuit Catholic priest, as well as founder and director of Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest gang-intervention and rehabilitation program located in Los Angeles.James ClyburnRep. Jim Clyburn is the former House Majority Whip and House assistant Democratic leader in the …