Today, on January 12, 2017, President Obama bestowed the nation's highest civilian honor on Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden Jr., the Vice President. He presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction to Biden; which has only been given three times before. President Obama gave Biden this award in a ceremony at the White House. The President called him "the best vice president America's ever had." In giving the award Obama cited Biden's love of country, his lifetime of public service that will endure for generations and his faith in fellow Americans.
Biden was President Obama's Vice President for two terms. Before being a VP in 2009, he was a U.S. Senator representing Delaware for over 3 decades.
It was clear during the ceremony that President Obama and Joe Biden had a great working partnership. I believe that Biden definitely did deserve this award. He has made a great contribution and impact on the country.
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http://www.npr.org/2017/01/12/509545778/in-surprise-send-off-president-obama-awards-biden-presidential-medal-of-freedom
Biden was definitely not expecting the award, I thought his reaction was sweet. I agree, Obama and Biden had a great partnership as well as a friendship.
ReplyDeleteIm glad Biden received the award, he deserved it. this sealed their Bromance for the internet too ;) great memes await
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