Obama surprises VP, Joe Biden with Presidential Medal of Freedom

U.S. President Barack Obama awarded Vice-President Joe Biden the highest civilian honour Thursday, commemorating an "extraordinary man with an extraordinary career in public service."

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[MiMicheIIe]

A man who served his country until he physically couldn't anymore. Quite remarkable, honestly.

[dmitchell]

History is going to be very kind to this man. Served as VP. Left politics when his son died. Came back when he saw the existential threat to democracy in 2020. Won. Planned to run again because he thought he needed to. Dropped out to save democracy again. When it's all said and done, he may be among the 2-3 most consequential presidents in American history.

[tkinsey]

Who else is back here in July 2024 after this man willingly gave up a chance at keeping the most powerful position on Earth for the sake of his country? A true patriot and hero.

[michaelthomas]

Wow! This has whole new meaning after what Joe Biden did for this country yesterday. A great man then. A great man now.

[Rekken]

Now the real twist would be if Biden honored Obama with the Medal of Freedom 😭

[Ryguy]

Back when the president used to make people laugh with charm rather than with stupidity.

[naheateel]

Biden dropped out today. After everything, I can’t thank this man enough for his service.

[pabloprieto]

"I revere this office, I love my country more."

-Joe Biden, American Hero

[arieaxel]

Obama: "Best part is, he's no where near close to finished"

No, he is not. Congratulations, President Joe Biden

[CuriosityRover-yl]

Both of these men inherited the nation in a state of disarray, and both managed to help our nation find its footing again. Thank you, President Obama and President Biden.

[alexaoliphant]

"Service without self-regard" somehow rings truer this week than it did nearly ten years ago.

[patrickbateman]

Man, that guy should run for President.

[sterlmeister]

Who's here watching in October 2020, after TRUMP says he got the COVID-19

[zappa]

I'm here a few days after President Biden declined the Democratic nomination in favour of VP Harris. He's a good man. This honor was incredibly well deserved. America is lucky to have had this man.

[stefanhoimes]

To all those mocking him for crying... that's called humility.

[hollonUT]

Notice that this was Joe's big moment, but instead of talking about himself or his accomplishments, he talks about the people who helped him get to where he is. Not an ounce of entitlement or narcissistic behavior.

[ahmeddanial]

Who is watching it after Biden's Inauguration??

[roccociccone]

Remember when the US had presidents and vice presidents that were respectful and charismatic?

[evanchapman]

Today more than ever, thank you for putting country first, Joe 🙏

[wongvlogz]

"He's no where close to finished..." that aged like fine wine CONGRATS PRESIDENT ELECT BIDEN!!!