Farewell .. President Barack Obama Honors Vice President Joe Biden With The Medal Of Freedom

BHR Hollywood Reports................Calling the former longtime Delaware senator "the best vice president America's ever had" and a "lion of American history," Obama gave his White House partner the surprise award in an emotional ceremony, initially billed as a farewell.

President Obama awarded outgoing Vice President Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday afternoon.

Joe Biden Being Honored With The Medal Of Freedom Award 

As Obama presented the award, Biden couldn't hold back tears and turned his back momentarily to remove a handkerchief from his pocket.

For the first time in his presidency, Obama presented the medal to Biden with distinction. Watch the moment below

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