Last week, I had the honor of recognizing an extraordinary group of Americans with the Presidential Medal of Freedom—our nation's highest civilian award. These individuals are all working to ensure the idea of America shines like the sun to light up the future of the world. | Joe Biden

Bill Nye was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian honor, in recognition of his dedication to science education and public understanding of science. The award acknowledges his decades of work as "Bill Nye the Science Guy" and his ongoing advocacy for science and critical thinking, which have inspired generations of students. | History In Pictures