Watch: President Obama Surprises VP Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom [Video]

President Barack Obama surprised Vice President Joe Biden with the highest civilian honor — the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction.

VP Biden was very visibly surprised by the gesture and couldn’t hold back the tears.

Watch the incredible moment below.

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