A leader of the movement to secure rights for migrant farmworkers, she is a close friend of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama.

Jack Hughes, who scored the golden goal, and goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who made 41 saves, are celebrated as American heroes after leading Team USA to its first Olympic hockey gold since 1980, with Hellebuyck set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Norman C. Francis, a civil rights champion and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, has passed away at the age of 94.

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Former US President Donald Trump thanked the 'golden hockey players' in Congress and announced he would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, to national team goalie Connor Hellebuyck.

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United States President Donald Trump will award the highest state civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to the goalkeeper of the American hockey team, Connor Hellebuyck,...