Barack Obama has awarded Joe Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
He made the announcement in a surprise and emotional ceremony at the White House last night.
"I want to thank you all so very, very, very much." —@VP after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from @POTUS pic.twitter.com/8Ve7stG5gg
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 13, 2017
Joe Biden had no idea what was about to happen:
Mr Biden broke down in tears when Mr Obama gave him the medal: