Tears as Joe Biden accepts honour from 'brother' Obama
In one of his last acts as leader of the United States, Barack Obama has honoured Joe Biden tonight.
He awarded the vice president the Presidential Medal of Freedom, with distinction, in an emotional ceremony at the White House.
Mr Biden broke down in tears when Mr Obama made the surprise announcement: "For the final time as president, I am pleased to award our nation's highest civilian honour - the Presidential Medal of Freedom."
"I am proud to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction to my brother, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr." —@POTUS surprises @VP pic.twitter.com/Y8uB1W0fkG
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 12, 2017
President Obama surprised a teary-eyed Vice President Joe Biden with the Medal of Freedom on Thursday. https://t.co/Br2gk439ur pic.twitter.com/3yvbo4wl7J
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) January 12, 2017
"As long as there’s breath in me, I'll be there for you" —@VP to @POTUS after receiving the Medal of Freedom https://t.co/vdJdsmlToz
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 12, 2017
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