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President Obama Surprised A Teary Joe Biden With The Highest Civilian Honour

The ultimate gesture of #bromance.

Ok, bring out the tissues, because this may just be the best moment of President Obama and Joe Biden’s friendship.

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Following Barack Obama’s final presidential address earlier this week, he recently held a surprise ceremony to award Joe Biden with the highest civilian honour a president can give – the Presidential Medal Of Freedom.

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Joe Biden is clearly overcome with emotion by the beautiful moment, but then President Obama steps it up a notch, by awarding him the medal with Distinction.

Watch the sweet moment here, and prepare your feelings.

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The citation read, “In a career of public service spanning nearly half a century, Vice President Joseph Biden Jr has left his mark on almost every part of our nation. 

“Fighting for a stronger middle class, a fairer judicial system, and a smarter foreign policy. Providing unyielding support for our troops, fighting crime and violence against women, leading our quest to cure cancer, and safeguarding the landmark American Recovery And Reinvestment Act from corruption. 

“With his charm, candour, unabashed optimism, and deep and abiding patriotism, Joe Biden has garnered the respect and esteem of colleagues of both parties, and the friendship of people across the nation and around the world.

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“While summoning the strength, faith and grace to overcome great personal tragedy, this son of Scranton, Claymont and Wilmington has become one of the most consequential Vice Presidents in American history, an accolade that nonetheless rests firmly behind his legacy as husband, father and grandfather.

“A grateful nation thanks Vice President Joseph R Biden Jr. for his lifetime of service on behalf of the United States of America.”

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Joe Biden was grateful and overwhelmed by the honour, and simply responded with, “I don’t deserve this, but I know it came from the President’s heart.” 

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We’re not crying, you’re crying.

Jobama also stole hearts a couple of days ago when President Obama thanked Biden in his final presidential address, and they pointed each other in this moment of true friendship.

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If, like us, you want to keep holding on to President Obama and Joe Biden’s amazing bromance, look back on the best of their memes together.

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