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Joe Biden gives Hillary Clinton highest civilian honour

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Joe Biden chose Hillary Clinton to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom .

The former secretary of state was the first woman nominated by a major party for a US presidential election.

The White House said Mrs Clinton , 77 , “made history many times over decades in public service” Musicians, football stars and actors were among the others to receive medal.