In his opening remarks at the White House ceremony, Biden said the Medal of Honor recipients epitomized the American ideal that "all men are created equal."

One recipient, Kenneth W. David, attended the White House ceremony, while the others honored posthumously with the award were represented by family members.

President Joe Biden presented the highest military award for valor to seven U.S. Army soldiers at a ceremony at the White House. It marked the final time that Biden would award the Medal of Honor to a U.