Biden To Award Presidential Citizens Medal On Capitol Riot Anniversary

Washington: US President Joe Biden will present the Presidential Citizens Medal on Friday to individuals who made exemplary contributions to American democracy surrounding January 6, 2021, the White House said here on Thursday.

To mark two years since the insurrection on the Capitol, the President will host a ceremony at the White House on Friday (January 6) where he will deliver remarks and award the Presidential Citizens Medal to individuals who made exemplary contributions to our democracy surrounding January 6, 2021, a White House official said.

“These 12 heroes demonstrated courage and selflessness during a moment of peril for our nation. They include Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police, election workers, and officials at the state and local level,” said the official.