Obama Surprises Biden With Presidential Medal of Freedom (Video)

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Obama Surprises Biden With Presidential Medal of Freedom (Video)
Obama jokes about their "bromance" but says he is "forever bonded" with "brother" Biden.
 Allison Tate
          
          Jan 12, 2017
          
        
Allison Tate
Allison Tate is the Director of Editorial Video at Pride Media, and creates videos for The Advocate, OUT and PRIDE. She is a filmmaker, swing dancer, and enthusiastic Carol fan who works to amplify marginalized voices in media. 
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Obama Surprises Biden With Presidential Medal of Freedom (Video)

Obama jokes about their "bromance" but says he is "forever bonded" with "brother" Biden.

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