Chef José Andrés delivering meals in Paiporta, Valencia.
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Spanish chef José Andrés has been recognised with the best civil honour granted by a president of the USA: the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
He’s the fourth Spaniard to obtain this award since its conception by John F. Kennedy, after cellist Pau Casals in 1963, architect Josep Lluis Sert in 1980, and tenor Plácido Domingo in 2002.
José Andrés, chef and philanthropist, now stands beside world figures together with Bono of U2, Jane Goodall, pioneering primatologist and environmentalist; Ralph Lauren, style icon; Lionel Messi; Denzel Washington; and Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue.
Presidential Medal of Freedom given for tradition, science, public service, world peace, or civil rights
The medal, reserved for the best exponents of civil advantage, was established in 1963 by President Kennedy and is awarded to individuals who have made important contributions in numerous areas, similar to nationwide safety, tradition, science, public service, world peace, or civil rights.
Recognition shouldn’t be restricted to U.S. residents and could be given to each people and organisations. It’s thought-about a logo of nationwide gratitude from the White Home for distinctive achievements which have had a constructive influence on society and the nation.
Amongst different winners all through historical past are outstanding figures from quite a lot of fields, similar to Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, and world leaders similar to Margaret Thatcher. The awarding of the advantage is made by the president, on this case the incumbent Joe Biden.
José Andrés given medal by Biden for work in DANA affected Valencia
Biden said that José Andrés, ‘is a world-famous chef who popularised the delicacies of his native Spain in his adoptive residence, the USA. A proud immigrant dedicated to setting tables for everybody by means of his organisation, World Central Kitchen, which has revolutionised the best way meals help reaches communities, particularly these affected by pure disasters and conflicts around the globe.’ The soon-to-be ex-commander-in-chief was making reference to Andrés’ work feeding reduction employees and flood victims within the Valencia area in addition to in Ukraine.
José Andres has simply returned to the USA after an unprecedented dedication within the space affected by the floods on the east coast of Spain, the place he has served about six million meals to victims and reduction employees.
Born in Mieres in 1969, José Andrés is a extensively revered determine in the USA by each Democrats and Republicans. He’s an lively defender of the rights of immigrants and the idea of a wholesome and inexpensive weight loss plan. He has instantly suggested presidents, particularly the Obamas, with whom he collaborated to plant a vegetable backyard within the White Home that also bears his title.