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The White House, Washington, D.C., USA – 4th January 2025
1. 00:00 UPSOUND (English): Speaker:
"The Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded to Earvin Magic Johnson. With unmatched vision and versatility Earvin Magic Johnson drove the Showtime game for the Los Angeles Lakers. Five-time NBA champion, three-time MVP, 12-time All-Star, Olympic gold medalist, and an ace with Hall of Famer under the same bright lights. His honesty about his HIV status shattered stigma and saved lives."
2. 00:26 Wide of Magic Johnson and Joe Biden and applause
3. 00:29 Close of Magic Johnson bending down and smiling while Biden put the medal around his neck
4. 00:50 Johnson and Biden hug
SOURCE: Pool
DURATION: 01:00
STORYLINE:
Basketball great Magic Johnson has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden on Saturday, while fellow recipient Lionel Messi was nowhere to be seen at the White House.
Johnson who is around nine inches taller than Biden bent down while Biden put the medal around his neck.
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