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  • @MattKnowsTech
    @MattKnowsTech 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3019

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 37:08
    Elouise Cobell (posthumous) 38:38
    Ellen DeGeneres 39:52
    Robert De Niro 41:12
    Richard Garwin 42:23
    Bill and Melinda Gates 43:35
    Frank Gehry 45:00
    Margaret H. Hamilton 46:16
    Tom Hanks 47:30
    Grace Hopper (posthumous) 48:43
    Michael Jordan 49:56
    Maya Lin 51:22
    Lorne Michaels 52:28
    Newt Minow 53:35
    Eduardo Padrón 54:56
    Robert Redford 56:00
    Diana Ross 57:03
    Vin Scully 58:32
    Bruce Springsteen 59:55
    Cicely Tyson 1:01:16

    • @2011Oly
      @2011Oly 8 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      You the real MVP.

    • @cazprescott9
      @cazprescott9 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Gracias 😊

    • @mattsbanduploads
      @mattsbanduploads 8 ปีที่แล้ว +141

      THIS right here deserves it's own medal.

    • @gchan8855
      @gchan8855 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Thanks man!

    • @Russenka
      @Russenka 8 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Matthew Kosloski not all heroes wear capes. Thanks fam

  • @colinbaker87
    @colinbaker87 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1808

    Tom Hanks' face throughout this is a total joy.

    • @Aamonnater
      @Aamonnater 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      u sad person

    • @monoceros.9310
      @monoceros.9310 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      westsideAUKILANI you need help....

    • @geraldgreenfield5808
      @geraldgreenfield5808 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Colin, I'd like to put my boot through its ignorant liberalness.

    • @jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492
      @jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yup! Only Forrest Gump would even participate in this fuckin sham! Your and idiot

    • @ianwilds3139
      @ianwilds3139 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's thinking about the upcoming threesome with barry and michael

  • @AndreasKarlsson108
    @AndreasKarlsson108 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2722

    Forrest Gump: "So I went...again. And I met the President of the United States...again!"

    • @Bugg7354
      @Bugg7354 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Lol! That's great! 😂

    • @SirSusDaddy
      @SirSusDaddy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      To is that him. I thought this was a joke

    • @aarondg8364
      @aarondg8364 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Only true fans understand

    • @mhcook9747
      @mhcook9747 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That is indeed great. But this time he wasn't shot in the buttocks! How can I make a hysterical laughing face here?

    • @jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492
      @jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Bugg7354 As great,AND as ridiculous!!!

  • @caropapa
    @caropapa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I have no idea how the president has such a memory, he is not reading from a prompter or papers, he has such comedic wit about him a very engaging person to listen to

    • @efealtingediz
      @efealtingediz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He actually is reading from a prompter. But otherwise you're correct.

    • @schaga6806
      @schaga6806 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      he has a prompter but he s really good at impro/comedic acting. I think he wrote a lot of his text himself

  • @IsaiahSarver2
    @IsaiahSarver2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    I love it when Jordan was called and Obamas face lit right up

    • @Noname-om4ob
      @Noname-om4ob 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Because he is his secret lover...obanabanana likes big bananas

    • @Dgmstudios40
      @Dgmstudios40 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bananas??? Damn you are dumb and gay too.

    • @JH-lu9lx
      @JH-lu9lx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      as a Chicago Bulls fan the President did what any of us would have done when Michael Jeffery Jordan's name comes up.

    • @buzzlightbeer4215
      @buzzlightbeer4215 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because Obama should have been a high school basketball coach

  • @russellh9894
    @russellh9894 7 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    One of the best things about this video is seeing Tom Hanks' reactions in the background.

  • @ruebze
    @ruebze 7 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Am not an American but can't helped to watch this again... the amazing diversity, each bringing their own uniqueness, achievement and compassion for others. This is the thing that makes USA a great nation.

    • @HERAMANIGO
      @HERAMANIGO 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes indeed. What a difference with what we have now at the oval office. All about him is me and me with dictators and narcissists alongside ...but others are fake ...

    • @jessem4138
      @jessem4138 ปีที่แล้ว

      WTF!!!!!

  • @SaintGilgamesh
    @SaintGilgamesh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Tom Hanks was having the time of his life! Just look at him clap at the beginning (and smile throughout). :)

    • @labigizmo
      @labigizmo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And know he's been caught red handed

  • @paladin400
    @paladin400 8 ปีที่แล้ว +361

    Tom hanks face while obama speaks just cracks me up. I can´t keep a straight face

    • @chempanda6388
      @chempanda6388 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      paladin400 he's boss

    • @jonnynice8366
      @jonnynice8366 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He got a medal in return for supporting a war criminal. That's what cracks me up...

    • @blakeelf
      @blakeelf 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Oh shut up ya miserable piece of shit. Stop trying to make an innocent comment about your love for Drumpf

    • @paladin400
      @paladin400 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Blake Lewis wait, what? who brought up the orange beast?

    • @blakeelf
      @blakeelf 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If Jonny's referring to what I think he's referring to then I know where this is going...

  • @scottscott232
    @scottscott232 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1279

    I'm not an American but this is what makes America great: the diversity of a variety of uniquely talented people that strive to better the world.

    • @Lava1964
      @Lava1964 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Well said, sir!

    • @SelfReflective
      @SelfReflective 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Great comment, and let me second it wholeheartedly.

    • @SelfReflective
      @SelfReflective 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Jejune Brozv Hopefully there is enough resistance in the system to block most of the destructive tendencies of the new administration.

    • @garywood9525
      @garywood9525 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      SelfReflective
      Trump will use the same PEN as Obama did. Trey Gowdy predicted that when a Republican gets in power to use the Executive Orders just as Obama did.....Democrats will cry out for the Laws and Constitution of be obeyed and enforced .
      Thank you for proving Gowdy as a prophet.

    • @SelfReflective
      @SelfReflective 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Destructive regarding:
      progress in dealing with climate change, bringing in clean energy sources, workplace protections, healthcare availability for poor Americans, taxation of the richest among us ,gay rights, women's rights, international relations (making friends, not enemies), improving America's image in the world, international trade... not an exhaustive list, but just off the top of my head. And I'm just reporting, he has said that climate change is a hoax, that regulations should be scrapped, taxes on the top earners lowered, trade should not be free but "fair" (yeah, but who decides what's fair?), and so on.
      You may agree with everything he says but realize there is an opposing view.

  • @1starfist
    @1starfist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Sequence in which Obama introduced the recipients with their stories-
    1. Bill and Melinda Gates,
    2. Frank Gehry
    3. Maya Lin
    4. Margaret H Hamilton
    5. Grace Hopper
    6. Richard Garwin
    7. Cicely Tyson
    8. Robert DeNiro
    9. Lorne Michaels.
    10. Ellen DeGeneres,
    11. Robert Redford - movie -
    12. Tom Hanks,
    13. Eduardo Padron
    14. Elouise Cobell
    15. Newt Minow
    16. Vin Scully,
    17. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    18. Michael Jordan
    19. Diana Ross,
    20. Bruce Springsteen

  • @davidtatevosyan2909
    @davidtatevosyan2909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I’m watching it and tears are on my eyes. All these people are legends, heroes of our time. God bless all of you....

  • @Unlikely_Pirate
    @Unlikely_Pirate 7 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I saw this on TV as it happened live, but I had to see it again. This is what a president looks like, someone who honors people of all different background and achievements. I had to rewind and remind myself what class looks like.

  • @jspres86
    @jspres86 8 ปีที่แล้ว +435

    Man say what you will about the man, but he is an AMAZING speaker.

    • @1941392
      @1941392 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Talking out both sides of his fat mouth.....

    • @aayanrussell7972
      @aayanrussell7972 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Europa whatever
      Let's not forget class, respectful, intelligent, charismatic, and proactive. I believe his ability to jumpstart the auto industry, create healthcare for all and getting Osama bin laden would classify as action btw!

    • @ericheaven1939
      @ericheaven1939 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      DONAL TRUMP TAKE LESSONS FROM PRESIDENT OMABA WITH YOUR DAMB ASS SELF

    • @jadonroberts5779
      @jadonroberts5779 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      MrZep420 If anybody claims that Obama had no effect on the saving of the U.S. Auto Industry they either have to be dumb or blind. The bailouts he allocated to American auto companies, as well as the restructuring of GM and Chrysler, gave auto companies the lift they needed to pull themselves out of the economic crisis they were facing. The auto industry in 2008 vs. the auto Industry in 2016 are polar opposites and Obama should get the credit he deserves for that. And by the way recent news reports show that Trump is on track to have added over a trillion dollars to the deficit by 2020 and he's not even halfway through his first term. Absolutely hypocritical for Republicans to complain about Obama's deficit spending when the current administration is spending even more. It's true that the economy is doing well under Trump, but I think we all can see that it's much harder to create a fantastic economy when you start your presidency during the middle of one of the worst recessions in our history like President Obama did. Not to mention, the guy's gonna ruin all the economic growth we are seeing with his ill advised trade war that's killing our farmers. If you or anyone else wants to say that the economy didn't improve substantially during Obama's presidency as compared to where it was in 2008, then you're just lying or ignorant of the facts.

    • @abukalazam
      @abukalazam 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing speaker, but do NOT have amazing accomplishments in this country>

  • @jlopink
    @jlopink 6 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    When I feel down I like to come back here and watch this video. So many amazing, intelligent, talented and kind people.. it makes my heart full.

    • @patrickdoyle9369
      @patrickdoyle9369 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      But all this of course is utter tripe. Why because there are people out there doing work and things that are just as important, ordinary people that are not in the papers or on the news, and these people never get noticed.. And that's disgraceful. This is only giving the award to those on TV or in movies, in the public eye. There should be one for people who are not on tv or in the news.. you're all HYPOCRITES

    • @Noneya2023
      @Noneya2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do the same. Sometimes I just need to remember the last time I was hopeful for our country.

    • @Noneya2023
      @Noneya2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patrickdoyle9369 you are a sad person.

  • @dejje7384
    @dejje7384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    My first time watching this in 2022 and this was so moving. I loved Obama because he acknowledged others this was so beautiful

    • @joyweeber2126
      @joyweeber2126 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True Americans all! What an amazing group of Americans!!

    • @christianbryant5617
      @christianbryant5617 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely. I’m more of a right-wing conservative with a dash of liberal values here and there, but I always respected Obama. He was a very professional and presidential leader and he tried to look through the lens of both parties. Not many folks who identify with a certain party will give any chance to someone on the other side but despite my difference in views, I think Obama was a good candidate for the most part. Very professional

  • @itsanewyorkthang9553
    @itsanewyorkthang9553 8 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Wow , how beautiful is this. President Obama has such a unique and beautiful heart of gold. I just loved the way Ms. Diana Ross (72) and Ms. Cecily (91) look so beautiful and youthful. Love You Mr. President !!!

    • @smellyfly9469
      @smellyfly9469 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's A New York Thang Herat of gold I bet right after this he blew up some Iraq family lmao

  • @arianaharrison1488
    @arianaharrison1488 8 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    The coolest president of my generation. The only thing I regret is that my future children will have to read about his legacy. I'm just grateful I was here to witness such an eloquent and gracious President.

    • @Noah-fg7rh
      @Noah-fg7rh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He may have had a good personality, but his overall job he did as a President was horrible.

    • @talisas3044
      @talisas3044 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ariana harrison this started back in 1945 ... TRUMAN in 1963 Kennedy re-introduced it so . It was not just Obama

    • @fredcarter2894
      @fredcarter2894 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beauty is only skin deep ny dear, didn't your mama ever tell you that?

    • @localboofboi8063
      @localboofboi8063 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ariana harrison yup he is the best president since Abraham Lincoln

    • @TheSmartLawyer
      @TheSmartLawyer 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nayla Milley he is an ass clown

  • @paulgrimes5922
    @paulgrimes5922 7 ปีที่แล้ว +320

    Tom Hanks is soooooooo happy for eveyone :)

    • @sherrieowen971
      @sherrieowen971 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is a moron with all the rest. What a farce

    • @steelermia
      @steelermia 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sherrieowen971 I won't call him a moron since I have some fond memories of some of his movies but it's true these hollywood liberals are off the rocker at times

    • @Bdestiny933
      @Bdestiny933 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sherrieowen971 Says the brainwashed and cluesless bitch who have to comment on every comment. Get a life lowlife Trump shiteater

    • @Manu4445-ee
      @Manu4445-ee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sherrieowen971 Tom Hanks is long life republican supporter of veterans and good family man stop hating and no your facts before you attack a decent American.

  • @letitrest4662
    @letitrest4662 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm nearly 63 years old. What I think when I see these folks and think of others similar is, what a rich existence they've given us all.... Thanks so much !

  • @fedepop
    @fedepop 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2890

    FORREST GUMP Meet the president of United States..... again!!!!

    • @pubmix
      @pubmix 8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Federico Christian "i gotta pee"

    • @NICEDOPPY
      @NICEDOPPY 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      hahahaha yeah!!

    • @puneethshetty7571
      @puneethshetty7571 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Federico Christian you beat me to it! 😂

    • @Nairuulagch
      @Nairuulagch 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Trump and New World Order are threatening the Nobel Prize commetee that they must reward Trump with Nobel Peace prize or else they are going to nuke Norway!! lol

    • @casiesilverman
      @casiesilverman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yasssss

  • @thickmclargehuge4448
    @thickmclargehuge4448 8 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    Obama was SO geeking out over Jordan.

    • @anthonycampos8057
      @anthonycampos8057 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Who wouldn't be? ITs MICHAEL FUCKING JORDAN!!!!!!

    • @brendagray4958
      @brendagray4958 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anthonycampos8057, 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @justinmilam6899
      @justinmilam6899 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anthony Campos I know right!!

    • @meeg2871
      @meeg2871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No Diana Ross

  • @Foolery99
    @Foolery99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +576

    I guess this is the American equivalent of being knighted

    • @maxxandubar503
      @maxxandubar503 6 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      It was... til trump started handing them out

    • @BrookeWilson67
      @BrookeWilson67 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It pretty much is

    • @mung262
      @mung262 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@sherrieowen971 get out.

    • @wilsonball4861
      @wilsonball4861 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the nobel peace prize is a political reward for being a good yes man.groundless an useless. biden got his worthless reward also, members of the , dirty bastard society.

    • @ardivachambers6927
      @ardivachambers6927 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sherrieowen971 YOU FIRST!

  • @blaisebizimana2062
    @blaisebizimana2062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I came here to watch this again as if it is happening right now. Mr Obama you will always be in my heart.

    • @kristinen7611
      @kristinen7611 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can't agree with you more!

    • @aronax4492
      @aronax4492 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      my happy sining

    • @martis908
      @martis908 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤❤❤(the same with me) A spot-on comment, and I will watch it again as well. It makes a heart swell…in all the greatest ways.

  • @fordsonhigh23
    @fordsonhigh23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    After Obama started leaving the stage it got very emotional for them. Happiness of joy. He said great things about them

  • @R1dcully
    @R1dcully 5 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Tom Hank's reactions to the citations are just everything. Also, the best effing line ever! "If Wright is flight, and Edison is light, then Hopper is code." That should be on a wall somewhere. And Springsteen's citation is poetry.

  • @nigelward4500
    @nigelward4500 5 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    When someone sneezes in the audience and without breaking a sweat he says 'bless you' lol......you gotta love this guy!

    • @21MarketaDiva
      @21MarketaDiva 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I seen trump tells person who coughed to get out. Such hatred

    • @martis908
      @martis908 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Without skipping a beat…😂hilarious in his timing!

  • @kath8440
    @kath8440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Cicely Tyson in her 90's and still slaying WOW!

    • @laxjs
      @laxjs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      She probably passed a few days after you wrote that comment

    • @NMarsden
      @NMarsden 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      She died in 2021!

  • @cardifflego7819
    @cardifflego7819 5 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    Tom Hanks face was lit the whole time!
    Its such an inspiring video!
    Me as an Indian somehow feel the absence of Mr.Obama and i can't imagine how would it be for some Americans !!

    • @notphilivey
      @notphilivey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Obama nearly destroyed America in his 8 pathetic years. Socialism never works.

    • @ojibwayne2896
      @ojibwayne2896 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@notphilivey what's gonna happen this election? How's Trump gonna get in again?

    • @ojibwayne2896
      @ojibwayne2896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@notphilivey just a hunch, Trump will say that debates are unsafe, cancel them all, thus, no debates allowed
      And, if other politicians WANT debates, he'll just say: "why are you wanting to put people's lives at risk for, why do that, it's not right"
      That's pretty much what that old dunkling will say.

    • @tadpethtel8035
      @tadpethtel8035 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@notphilivey UR speaking like a moron..his policies were so centrist that he could have been a moderate GOPer....well , back before they went off the rails and sold their soul to the religious zealots and Fox News drones. I will agree that Obama had a mixed record and by engaging in GOP type activities...such as the QE, he took the easy way out instead of fighting for real tax and economic reform (and NO the 2017 "reform" is not it. It's the exact opposite , although I doubt that GOP constituents will admit that the bill was a complete money grab for the corporate elite and a f*** job on the people) Obama also continued our ill-begotten wars, that were nothing but extremely costly boondoggles that have been ongoing for 19 yr.. I would have liked for him to at least try to end those fiascoes and bring our troops home ...in that also, he was more like a GOP than a liberal.. And as far as socialism goes...sure in its unfettered form, just like capitalism is not sustainable.. the one social type program that he did get into play was the health care , but rather than model it after the successful programs that exist in virtually every other industrialized country, it was corrupted and doomed from the start , because to pass the bill, the Republicans forced them to eliminate single pay and reinsert the onerous presence and control of the HMO's which are a major factor in obscene health care costs (paper pushers who skim >30% of total revenues right off the top). The GOP caucus also forced them to eliminate the caps on drug costs that had been in the bill, which were intended to limit excess profits....The two provisions destroyed any chance that it would help bring health care costs down....I fault him for accepting the compromise that was passed because it had no chance of providing the improvements that were intended. That was more about him not having the leverage get it passed without giving them what they wanted. . You could characterize him as pathetic I suppose for getting relatively little done , but much of that is because the GOP actively worked to ensure that nothing would accomplished, regardless of whether it might be a good thing for the people.. The GOP tactics did work, but are in essence, a betrayal of their nation and their position .....and compared to this horror show that Trump is running, Obama looks better all the time... Even Bush looks better in retrospect...I never would have thought I would say that

    • @MineRoyale.
      @MineRoyale. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@notphilivey ah yes Center-right liberalism is socialism now!

  • @Khurr
    @Khurr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Ok that’s it...saving this video for my weekly motivational moment...TH-cam pls never delete this one!

  • @VibeJaron
    @VibeJaron 8 ปีที่แล้ว +475

    first time im seeing tom hanks constantly for almost 1 hour rather than his films

    • @heneedsomemilk9267
      @heneedsomemilk9267 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bryant Pace Fuck off loser

    • @ianwilds3139
      @ianwilds3139 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah you can see how anxious he is for that gay threesome with barry and michael, not MJ23 either, or at least I hope not.

    • @Clarklewiz
      @Clarklewiz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@heneedsomemilk9267 seems like he did.. :D

    • @stevenmeyer9708
      @stevenmeyer9708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      every time i watch a video containing President Obama, i am reminded of the intellectual vacuum that has engulfed the WH since he left office.

    • @kye489
      @kye489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ianwilds3139 ?

  • @ajandajvlog2428
    @ajandajvlog2428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I wish we have this kind of appreciation of talented people in contributing and serving the country. I am from the Philippines.

  • @jessicacamilleri5002
    @jessicacamilleri5002 8 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    am i the only one who got really emotional watching this? so inspiring

    • @YolandaMAllen
      @YolandaMAllen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jessica Camilleri me too, especially when watching Ellen receive her medal wow 😮

    • @LIamaLlama554
      @LIamaLlama554 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If we Just keep swimming

    • @marieferriera2335
      @marieferriera2335 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No, you are not alone.💖🇺🇸

    • @clarabelle8911
      @clarabelle8911 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No

    • @martis908
      @martis908 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      SAME here.❤❤

  • @utubedano
    @utubedano 8 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    How does he do this without even looking at a note?? My hats off to you sir.....👌🏼👏

    • @f1l4nn1m
      @f1l4nn1m 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think he's looking at some screens in the room. :)

    • @ianpatricklee
      @ianpatricklee 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      there is a teleprompter!

    • @KimDuty-i8e
      @KimDuty-i8e 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ronald Reagan had the same ability .

  • @AndyLevy1
    @AndyLevy1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    6:18 Bill and Melinda Gates (software)
    7:45 Frank Gehry (architect)
    8:57 Maya Lin (artist)
    10:02 Margaret Hamilton (software, space)
    11:15 Grace Hopper (engineer, software)
    12:23 Richard Garland (scientist)
    13.56 Cicely Tyson
    15:00 Robert DeNiro
    16:15 Lorne Michaels
    17:09 Tom Hanks
    18:10 Ellen DeGeneres
    20:15 Robert Redford
    21:45 Tom Hanks

    • @ChengMcGoldstein
      @ChengMcGoldstein 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bill and Melinda certainly didn't get the award for "software".

    • @NMarsden
      @NMarsden ปีที่แล้ว

      Please fix 13:56!

    • @NMarsden
      @NMarsden ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChengMcGoldstein That's right, they got the Presidental Medal Of Freedom!

    • @wittenstienspavlov3699
      @wittenstienspavlov3699 ปีที่แล้ว

      Add jeffery esptein and gilane maxwell to that list

  • @reddrago8274
    @reddrago8274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    He gave more medals to others than any other president has. What a great man.

  • @koroushzadeh
    @koroushzadeh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    Wow, What an amazing speaker! No president have ever impressed me so much like him! A true leader and wonderful human being, he will be forever missed!

    • @timmyhipbird7543
      @timmyhipbird7543 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wow what an asshole, no president has been so utterly useless,a true embarrassment to the USA.finally glad he's not in power anymore.trying to forget his totally useless 8 years sucking the life out of the nation.proud of the way President Trump is finally honoring America again instead of apologizing for everything we do.saves a lot of government money not having to fly the government to Hawaii (millions of dollars wasted) every few months.ugly assed queen he/she is the most forgettable of all.

    • @norlrae
      @norlrae 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@timmyhipbird7543 After reading your comment, I'm ready to puke in my soup. Trump is becoming more unhinged .. I don't think saying Biden kissed his bosses ass is very presidential.

    • @timmyhipbird7543
      @timmyhipbird7543 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DerekScottBland true liberal uninformed wanta be social warrior.can't see the truth when it's right in front of you.wast of time trying to convince you your locked into your fantasy world.don't cry too much when President Trump is elected again.

    • @timmyhipbird7543
      @timmyhipbird7543 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@norlrae after reading your post wonder what your going to do when President Trump is reelected if your puking now.No matter how the facts are thrown into the faces of liberal (investigators) they will open another investigation and wet their panties with anticipation till the next fail attempt comes along.don't cry too much in 2020 when he wins again.

    • @ericoxner326
      @ericoxner326 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@timmyhipbird7543 Go away son !Just go away far away.I never understand why people such as your self always show up.Where you are not wanted or welcomed.I can tell you one thing.If you ever did type of crap you will find yourself in the hospital.So stay in the basement.

  • @BlackHeartGames
    @BlackHeartGames 8 ปีที่แล้ว +507

    Barack Obama: the 'Michael Jordan' of Presidents...

    • @albertrobinson6018
      @albertrobinson6018 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Bryant Pace autophellatio

    • @albertrobinson6018
      @albertrobinson6018 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Bryant Pace you lack character

    • @jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492
      @jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Indospace-dot io Your right about ONE thing! Right wingers def "whack" left wing nutz! MAGA2020! "Another 4"!!!!!

    • @michaelrichardwarner
      @michaelrichardwarner 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I couldn't agree more, Barack Hussein Obama is most definitely The Michael J. Jordan of Presidents!!!

    • @jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492
      @jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@albertrobinson6018 But at least I have common sense,decency,and moral value....Things this guy and his followers NEVER learned in this country....

  • @RedBaron1983
    @RedBaron1983 7 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    Cicely Tyson is 92 years old? OMG. She looks like 50!!!

  • @FedericoLoro
    @FedericoLoro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I'm not even American, but that's one of the best speech I ever heard and I'm not even considering he kept everything in mind. Obama is brilliant, what a President!

  • @sabers305
    @sabers305 6 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    It was an honor to have you as our president. Thank you.

    • @debralegorreta1375
      @debralegorreta1375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Have you no shame? Why you are endorsing Obama, a war criminal?
      This is attack on progressives and on American values.
      STOP whitewashing Obama! Obama is the problem, not the solution.
      The Trump Putin summit in Helsinki which so many found so shameful and ended our “American Exceptionalism” fantasy, would not have been possible but for the moral equivalence between the Russian authoritarian regime and our government which gives lip service to our "democracy" and "core values." Thanks to Obama and the tag-team of presidents before him, we have lost our moral high ground. We are no “shining city on the hill.” And you want to celebrate this debacle by bringing back one the chief culprits of our national humiliation?
      Shame on you.
      No more word games and steering speeches. No more “false Hope and trump Change.” Broken promises and open doors to cons and thieves.
      We demand results, not deals with the other side -- the corporatists. No gives and takes that sets the stage for future rip offs … No to the Obama-Trump “Good Cop, Bad Cop” charade. We need real progress.
      But for Obama, Trump would not have happened and here you are letting that chill back into our homes.
      Here ares just SOME of the criminal filth Obama and the so-called “New Democrats” (aka corporate dems) accomplished and how that opened the door for Trump and his nefarious regime to grow and fester:
      The abolition of welfare: no social security, no medicare/medicaid, no food stamps, etc.,
      The deregulation of the financial system,
      The illegal attacks on Syria,
      The illegal attacks on Yemen,
      The bailout of Wall Street, ($700 Billion TARP),
      The $4.7 Trillion “Quantitative Easing” handout to the financial sector,
      The crackdown on whistleblowers (e.g. Snowdon, others),
      The crackdown on the Water Protectors at Standing Rock, belies Obama’s “Clean Power Plan” was mere lip service,
      The crackdown on Occupy,
      The attack on freedom of the press, saying “reporter's privilege” does not exist (Jim Risen case)
      The refusal to pardon whistleblowers (e.g. Snowdon, Van Buren, more),
      The slashing of wages for autoworkers,
      The appointment of Tom Wheeler, an industry insider, to head the FCC (thence Ajit Pai),
      The Flint Michigan lead in the water cover up, outright betraying the citizens of Flint,
      The staging of war games using live ammunition in Flint Michigan without warning, intimidating the citizens,
      Drone-missile warfare with no congressional oversight,
      The destruction of Libya,
      The build-up of NSA mass surveillance,
      The expansion of US military bases to 80+ countries,
      The weakening on the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act to allow the use military force domestically
      The military coup in Honduras ousting “Mel” Zelaya,
      The murder of Berta Cáceres,
      Mass deportations, more than in any other period in US history,
      Mass incarcerations,
      CIA Operation Timber Sycamore in Syria,
      The parliamentary coup in Brazil, ousting Dilma Rousseff,
      Blocking Argentina’s loan at the Inter-American Development Bank and the WB, leading to regime change
      The expansion of the Endless War in Afghanistan,
      The murder of an old, sick captive purely for political purposes,
      Manipulating the OAS to overturn the Haiti elections, threatening to deny post-earthquake aide, leading to regime change and mass disenfranchisement,
      The expansion of the strategic nuclear weapons program,
      The kill list
      The expansion of covert military operations to over 70 countries,
      The expansion of the AUMF
      The revolving door: The appointment of former Eli Lilly executive, Alex Azar, to head of HHS
      The revolving door: The lucrative position at Lockheed Martin for former DHS head Jeh Johnson
      The revolving door: Geitner to head Mariner Finance, a firm that preys on the poor.
      The revolving door: Mary Shapiro from the SEC to board of directors of Morgan Stanley
      The end of habeas corpus, detentions without trial and arrests without cause
      The failure to stop Russia for meddling in the 2016 Presidential elections
      The failure to punish Russia for meddling in the 2016 Presidential elections, (what got Trump in trouble in Helsinki . . . they looked the other way when Obama did the same thing)
      The missing $10 Trillion; concerted Bush-Obama-Trump tax cuts resulted in the loss of $10T from the public funds of which $2T went directly to the 1%
      The passing of PROMESA Act to protect Wall Street’s interests in Puerto Rico at the expense of local sovereignty: an outside board rules over the island, effectively PR is now a colony,
      The appointment of Arne Starkey Duncan as Sec. of Education: Common Core Exam, public schools replace with charter schools -- so-called ‘militarization of education” that enabled De Vos,
      Bailing out the banks while 10 million Americans lost their homes,
      NOT standing up to climate-change deniers; NOT standing up to science deniers; NOT definitively supporting the Water Protectors and shutting down DAPL -- thus opening the door to Trump’s staunch denialism and the US pulling out of the Paris Agreement,
      Allowing Ag industry lobbyist, CropLife, to kickoff the EPA panel Dr. Peter Infante; the panel was about to investigate Monsanto’s glyphosate-based flagship product, RoundUp,
      The unwillingness to investigate or prosecute Bush Administration officials for warrantless wiretapping and torture, th-cam.com/video/jqU9UhjPOtk/w-d-xo.html “we need to look forward,”
      The continuation of warrantless wiretapping and torture,
      The failure to hold the Russians accountable for election interfering,
      The failure to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for 9/11,
      The failure to hold Israel accountable for Gaza,
      The failure to give Leonard Peltier clemency,
      Continuing to prop up the myth that the US cares about human rights,
      Massively increasing weapon sales to Saudi Arabia to record levels,
      Endorsing Mohammed bin Salaman,
      The reluctance to condemn the 2009 Honduras coup d’etat,
      Adopting the pro-corporation “regulatory takings” doctrine, eg archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/07/21/21greenwire-obama-admin-declines-to-appeal-key-water-right-15864.html?pagewanted=all
      Using snipers to kill individuals targeted by the CIA as “anti-American” in over 134 countries without the consent of the government concerned,
      see th-cam.com/video/o8npPSB90ZU/w-d-xo.html starting at minute 25:30
      . . . every week we discover yet more Obama-era/ Obama-enabled atrocities that set the stage of Trump! Nothing Trump has done is new. It’s all based on something Obama and the corporate Dems set up. Obama basically made possible the Trump wrecking ball. Talk about collusion. Talk about treason. That’s the real collusion. That's the real treason. Our struggle is less and less with Russia and more and more with Goldman Sachs, the main backer and beneficiary of the Obama swindle.
      Many others are making the conclusions as I am, for example www.counterpunch.org/2018/10/19/the-pieties-of-the-liberal-class/
      Ever wonder why Obama has such a contagious smile? Turns out he’s laughing all the way to the bank.
      So what’s next for Goldman Sachs, Obama’s paymasters?
      IMHO, The old “hope and change” deception wagon; specifically, the hijacking of Universal Basic Income movement, the UBI movement.
      Wall Street’s Goals?
      Restore Obama’s standing among democrats,
      Shut out progressives,
      Keep UBI from actually happening, or take the credit if it does, so progressives don’t.

    • @osmiloe2776
      @osmiloe2776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jesus i hope you copy and pasted that

    • @Trillioons
      @Trillioons 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Debra Legorreta No one cares

    • @billionairebeast
      @billionairebeast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@debralegorreta1375 fck u nub

    • @kellyharper8072
      @kellyharper8072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Indeed. Missed much. Admired much. ❤️

  • @cillababiee
    @cillababiee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1028

    It’s about to be 2020 and I’m watching this crying

    • @calcejajrc
      @calcejajrc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Priscilla Diaz Same in the Future

    • @eduardocontreras3633
      @eduardocontreras3633 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      may i help wipe your tears cutie??? ;)

    • @ervina02
      @ervina02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ME TOO! It's BEAUTIFUL!!

    • @eduardocontreras3633
      @eduardocontreras3633 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      uummm...Ms. Diaz..you're a cutie!!!

    • @josesantiago764
      @josesantiago764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @Steve Wenc Rush hasn't done anything but pushed racist BShit. Every person on this stage has done something historic to help people. Give me 1 thing positive Rush did. Oh I know, i remember when he was on his show saying drug addicts are scum and should be buried under the prison... man I remember his hatred tord these people. UNTIL it was found that he himself was abusing opioids. His Mexican house keeper would get scripts in her name for him. Do you remember that... RUSH IS A P.O.S....Just like the guy who gave him a medal he didn't deserve

  • @kennytee6882
    @kennytee6882 8 ปีที่แล้ว +890

    If Kanye was there, he would've interrupted the ceremony when Diana Ross got her medal and complain that Beyonce should've got this Medal for her contribution to the music industry.

    • @reddawncomming5889
      @reddawncomming5889 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ONLY IF SHE WERE WHITE

    • @Demama777
      @Demama777 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can't get one of these apparently if you are not a liberal....that spoke out against Donald Trump!

    • @BluezVII
      @BluezVII 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The irony in it all is the TH-cam comments pulling a Kanye and saying that someone else should have won.

    • @Harkart59
      @Harkart59 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      boo hoo

    • @jasminbogdanski2555
      @jasminbogdanski2555 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      He hates Beyonce now, keep up.

  • @LadyCapricorn87
    @LadyCapricorn87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    That "Just keep swimming" and "Reach for the sky" bit for Tom Hanks and Ellen made me tear up... a lot 🥺

  • @Wolfblack7
    @Wolfblack7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Robert Redford.. living LEGEND. Respect and Admiration

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Obama amazes me so much, his choice of eloquent words and magnificent oratory skills are simply EXCEPTIONAL.

    • @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821
      @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. Obama is one of the smartest and articulate person I've ever seen.

  • @indredkold-fusion6126
    @indredkold-fusion6126 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    With ALL the Grace, Dignity, Intellect and Leadership, that is missing in the WH today, I stand in awe, respect and gratefulness for the Medal recipients, but MOST of all: Barack Obama!!

  • @residentgomez
    @residentgomez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    tom hanks went from Bosom Buddies to congressional medal of honor.
    congratulations to all on stage, all of are very deserving. And YOU all
    help make America great.

  • @ojibwayne2896
    @ojibwayne2896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Tom Hanks has such focus, the entire video! He doesn't even look away once, always focused!
    👍

    • @Jo-kh1yo
      @Jo-kh1yo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That`s what actors are trained to do... it takes immense focus to be a good actor.

    • @kalinoverton8501
      @kalinoverton8501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jo-kh1yo lol get a brain

    • @duality3189
      @duality3189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thats pure adoration and respect.

  • @aloysiusipolintan7288
    @aloysiusipolintan7288 5 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    I love the way Tom Hanks looked at the President.

    • @MegKampen
      @MegKampen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah! They are in love.

    • @TheJonnyzeus
      @TheJonnyzeus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hanks recognises a class act when he sees one.

    • @theGoogol
      @theGoogol 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Mr Hanks only plays roles of people he can admire, people he aspires to be like.
      The look you see is one of admiration and respect from a very admirable and respectful man.

    • @RB-gt8bf
      @RB-gt8bf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheJonnyzeus you got that right

    • @jodiehighroller9820
      @jodiehighroller9820 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s thinking this clown is president!!???

  • @bla200389
    @bla200389 7 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Public schools in America need to play this in class.

    • @mayaibarra85
      @mayaibarra85 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hopefully they do in the future when learning about history.

    • @LIamaLlama554
      @LIamaLlama554 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bla200389 agree

    • @timmyhipbird7543
      @timmyhipbird7543 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      as a lesson of what comes of following false prophets.

    • @ericoxner326
      @ericoxner326 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@timmyhipbird7543 Why are you talking about trump?When this is about great people of this country.

    • @sherrieowen971
      @sherrieowen971 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes so i can sue the crap out of them. He is a disgrace and is the worst president this country ever had. But u know that. Hes a muslim and he ruined everything. Cant wait for his hanging. Thats a day this country will celebrate for ever. Now go back to your safe space and cry.

  • @ctubridy
    @ctubridy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Tom Hanks, Michael Jordan, De Niro, Bill Gates, Springsteen, Donna Ross, Vin Scully, Kareem. What a lineup!

    • @NMarsden
      @NMarsden 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Diana Ross

  • @chokoon21
    @chokoon21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    this is the most powerful room in the history of all rooms

    • @AntonioLopez-kw3ev
      @AntonioLopez-kw3ev 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      what are you even doing on here I seen who you follow and watch you chode bumb boy you dont deserve an opinion get a job

    • @arbigobiaalu
      @arbigobiaalu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AntonioLopez-kw3ev wth

    • @AntonioLopez-kw3ev
      @AntonioLopez-kw3ev 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@arbigobiaalu you using your fake account weeaboo? Coincedence your asain n the guy i commented to is asain hmmmmm

    • @jonatthonortiz6713
      @jonatthonortiz6713 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Antonio Lopez yo 😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @jm-ib6wu
      @jm-ib6wu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup powerful room of paedophiles

  • @Kevin3dp
    @Kevin3dp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1086

    Seriously how does he remember all that information without looking at a piece of paper or something?? Obama was one of a kind really.

    • @user-cb1vw4wq5f
      @user-cb1vw4wq5f 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      It's Obama, no other President could or have done a speech throughout without prompt note/card.

    • @josesantiago764
      @josesantiago764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      One of the greatest Orators of our time... We all miss him now that we have a 4th grader giving speeches

    • @sandratheriault6118
      @sandratheriault6118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Jose Santiago with fake hair and carrot skin

    • @josesantiago764
      @josesantiago764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sandratheriault6118 FACTS

    • @arbigobiaalu
      @arbigobiaalu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      oi ... he's lookin at a screen.. though some of his speeches are on the spot .. this one was noot

  • @RYN988
    @RYN988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    When De Niro kissed Ellen, my heart melted. Such class.

    • @MegKampen
      @MegKampen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are discusting!

    • @RYN988
      @RYN988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Meg Kampen why?

    • @notphilivey
      @notphilivey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      A pscho kissing a lesbian. Warms the heart.

    • @TimNib00
      @TimNib00 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MegKampen Ellen's body language says it all "I DO NOT DESERVE THIS"

    • @chestersims8976
      @chestersims8976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love the way Tom Hanks looked at the President.

  • @ginabethcairns4955
    @ginabethcairns4955 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My dad got into a stereo war with our neighbors. Dad was a EE. Our neighbors liked church music, dad liked the Dogers. My dad wired up the whole house to the TV. I was 4 hoses down, and i heard Vin Scully's voice bellowing, Long drive into center feild. I will always have fond memories of him.

  • @jayrod9002
    @jayrod9002 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    So wonderful to see Diana Ross. Great group of recipients. Well deserved. Good job President Obama.

  • @rakibd.sarker300
    @rakibd.sarker300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Is he giving knowledgeable speech from his memory? Amazing

  • @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821
    @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 8 ปีที่แล้ว +324

    I will truly miss Obama. Thank you Mr.President for all your great service to our nation.
    You are one heck of a man. Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!

    • @chavitavargas9853
      @chavitavargas9853 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kook Alan ZF m

    • @adamkiehl2316
      @adamkiehl2316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Kook Alan Yeah Obama, thanks for funding ISIL and al-Queda with taxpayer money to overthrow the Syrian government. He armed and funded the terrorists that we were supposed to be fighting. They want us dead and Obama gives them guns and money. Yep, thanks for your great service to the American people.

    • @gunnara6354
      @gunnara6354 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      americans kill each other 30.000 times a year with guns you can buy for not much money at walmart ggwp

    • @gunnara6354
      @gunnara6354 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      and now trump is the worst president gg reactional dumbasses

    • @danielromeo2672
      @danielromeo2672 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Obama was a good person as a person, but he was most useless as president

  • @Dr.Gonzo-
    @Dr.Gonzo- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Tom Hanks just smiling in the background had me the whole time 😂

    • @catsfan_M
      @catsfan_M ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is so cute 😇💗

  • @pandhessangkoyo9214
    @pandhessangkoyo9214 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    He's one of the greatest...he know them so well,go to the detail and personally..what a man..i love and adore him so much..

  • @beautifulblackness3225
    @beautifulblackness3225 8 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    What a beautiful remembrance !!! President Obama once again displaying his lovable personality. There will always be a place in my heart for both President and Mrs. Michelle Obama. God Bless

    • @beautifulblackness3225
      @beautifulblackness3225 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Outgarth Loki And to all of them, I couldn't care less. It's my sentiments and I'm sticking to it.

    • @Maranatha14
      @Maranatha14 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don't hate him because he's Black, I hate him because he's 50% White but acts 100% stupid.

    • @likeitornot1843
      @likeitornot1843 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Charles DuMax While your at it , show some of that hatred on yourself because your comments justified your stupidity .

    • @garywood9525
      @garywood9525 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      MrSurferlonely
      The media is going after Trump because he's White and they always raise the Moral bar for white people .
      Obama has blood on his hands for the 7 wars he got into and the drone strike that killed civilians , he also never close GITMO .
      I don't care about the colour of a stupid moron liar , I look at the person's actions which is what MLK wanted people to do.
      He's been a clown in the White House for 8 years that mocked his Position while being an islamophile to excuse away terrorism by devout muslims as not linked to islam or being a muslim.
      Castro's dead , Obama's on the run and Carrier's alive .

    • @beautifulblackness3225
      @beautifulblackness3225 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Charles DuMax He sure isn't, not as long as you demons are alive.

  • @monstermunch4956
    @monstermunch4956 8 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Tom Hanks baby!!!!!!! Love that guy :,)

    • @mikanringo6162
      @mikanringo6162 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      tgoon 90 he's trying not to cry the entire time

  • @darkjak224
    @darkjak224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can't help but smile when seeing Tom Hanks. I still have my Woody toy from back in the 90s.

  • @vishalbhangui2047
    @vishalbhangui2047 7 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    I came here just to hear Obama. O how I miss the good ol' days :(

    • @MariaFernandez-fj1iv
      @MariaFernandez-fj1iv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Don't we all? The embodiment of education and class, an example for all, a president we were proud of.

    • @rainbowbrightone9852
      @rainbowbrightone9852 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MariaFernandez-fj1iv we are still proud. We just want our laws followed

    • @MariaFernandez-fj1iv
      @MariaFernandez-fj1iv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@rainbowbrightone9852 I am not proud of our current president. How can it be ok to be so racist, sexist, mean, bullying, abusive of power, denigrating, devoid of a general concept of equality towards others, pompous, a bigot, lacks the ability to show empathy, selfish, narcissistic, dictator.... words honestly can't say enough to fully depict Trump.

    • @ericoxner326
      @ericoxner326 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MariaFernandez-fj1iv The information on trump is well known.What is sad that this man is falling apart before our eyes.Trump is a conman ,bully,bigot and the just for starters.His record shows as such he has had deal after deal go bad.He has made the us look like bully on a play ground.Our friends are feed up with him.But despite all the crap he is done.You have people who still support him.I call these people fox drones and no matter the truth they will stick with trump.They are now a cult.Do I agree with every thing obama no.But he was way better than this.

    • @grade3328
      @grade3328 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ericoxner326 oh what truth ? care gave me an example of this so called "truth" of yours with trusted source so that an ignorant fool like me could be enlightened

  • @alberteinsteinthejew
    @alberteinsteinthejew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    It's amazing that Tom Hanks has met John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, and now Barrack Obama!

    • @HolyLegendz
      @HolyLegendz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think he said he wanted to go pee haha

    • @HolyLegendz
      @HolyLegendz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Mason George obviously

    • @alberteinsteinthejew
      @alberteinsteinthejew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Mason George Jesus, relax, it's just a joke

    • @BethBurns68
      @BethBurns68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alberteinsteinthejew, I thought it was a funny joke. :)

    • @brandimyers7238
      @brandimyers7238 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      U had me for 1 second 🤣🤣🤣

  • @piotrmotyka1004
    @piotrmotyka1004 8 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Such a clever and brainy man, giving so much information without any notes!

    • @smellyfly9469
      @smellyfly9469 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brainy we can tell why you like him

    • @rebeccalucero3666
      @rebeccalucero3666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brilliant

    • @rebeccalucero3666
      @rebeccalucero3666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Obama, brilliant

    • @blessedfavoured3965
      @blessedfavoured3965 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Bryant Pace you open uour smelling mouth to insult someone ,how did obama fuck American am sure you are a trump supporters you have a problem if you can see him(trump) fucking and demolishing American democracy go to a therapy you got a problem.

    • @benzbenz99
      @benzbenz99 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know he had a screen in front of him giving him all this detailed information, but that doesn't reduce how great of a speaker he is.

  • @transformerdude4251
    @transformerdude4251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    God, Imagine a president with a personality.

    • @what123ok
      @what123ok 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      he is really special

  • @nikristee
    @nikristee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Amazing how he describes all the recipients in details with reading from notes. Super smart and intelligent.

  • @pumkin54
    @pumkin54 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    He remembered all of this information about each and every person. No notes and almost no stumbling. That in itself really says a lot about who Obama is and how he respected these people, enough to take the time to learn about their lives and achievements...and remember it. I used to say to a now ex-boyfriend that if something is important enough to you, you'll remember it.

  • @bleep77
    @bleep77 8 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    Aside from being a charismatic and superbly eloquent speaker, Obama is very funny and charming. Sadly, he's being replaced with an old babbling nonsensical racist ignorant man-child. You will be sorely missed, Mr. Obama

    • @regularguy6032
      @regularguy6032 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      bleep77
      Lmfao.......
      your an idiot who's easily fooled by a silver tongue devil.
      He will not be missed at all.....have you not heard ? the hillary/obama era was rejected !
      All his domestic and foreign policies are complete failures, a complete stagnant economy since the day he took office , incomes dropped taxes raised ,he would not listen to ALL advisers when he took all troops out of Iraq which he was told would be a grave mistake before he did it.
      Barach hussain didn't care or believe the people who knew......That stupid decision gave birth to Isis.... ..you know the Islamic terrorists that now threatens the world almost daily !
      This failed community organizing president .....who's home town has more murders than the entire Iraq war and did not lift one single finger to help...........will in no way be missed.... .. even the minorities call him a failure.
      But hey......he's the president who's taken the most vacations , played more golf ,and more time off than any president in history .
      Flip side......Trump is only the president elect.....not in office till January and yet he's already negotiated with Ford to not building their car plant in Mexico taking jobs away from American union workers . .....
      He's also been negotiating......through Thanksgiving day ! with Carrier to not set up shop and ship thousands of jobs out of our country....
      barach hussain had 8 years and didn't even accomplish what Trump has in a few days.
      barach will be missed by foreign countries only......
      wake up and open your eyes

    • @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821
      @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I could not have said any better. I will truly miss Obama.
      My favorite president!!

    • @Goldwing963
      @Goldwing963 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Kook Alan Husien Obama and all the people on stage are the biggest pieces of shit none to man and the only thing funny about Obama is going to be his legacy. He has done absolutely nothing for the USA but create division and hate throughout the world,he has left nothing but corruption ,he lies .He really thinks he's hot shit but as we all know he's only cold diarrhea.

    • @regularguy6032
      @regularguy6032 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      bleep77
      you are truly ignorant.

    • @Goldwing963
      @Goldwing963 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Regular guy the only ignorance is the Liberals who fail to see the truth and the light ,I feel sorry for all the people standing behind Husien Obama they do not live in the real world ,they have no clue what it is to get up at 4 in the morning and working 2 jobs to take care of thier families. Look who is getting theses awards ,makes me vomit.

  • @hollywoodcole4046
    @hollywoodcole4046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Can we take a minute to appreciate the grammar, the memorization... the proper diction? I mean, Trump could NEVER.

    • @prometheus5700
      @prometheus5700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He's clean too! Yay

    • @jacintateresa3428
      @jacintateresa3428 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      loooolllllll

    • @myrnashoults9735
      @myrnashoults9735 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did the current president do any of these ceremonies?

    • @mrbeans2425
      @mrbeans2425 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      not even close... the amount of thought this mans puts into what he says is second to non

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i guess you've never seen how much of a stuttering idiot obama is,
      hmm 🤔but that's weird,
      cause even mainstream media like CNN and others covered how incredibly awful his stutter is,
      they even covered how inappropriate joe bidens child touching habit and hair sniffing is
      and those outlets are 300% on their side...weird that you missed it

  • @Hamburger24ful
    @Hamburger24ful 8 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Finally Forrest Gump gets what he deserves!!!

  • @atlguera564
    @atlguera564 7 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Miss Diana Ross... OMG 😍

  • @theXXaftermath
    @theXXaftermath 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    God I miss this eloquent President and his loving nature.

    • @icetlorenzo9377
      @icetlorenzo9377 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @DaddyCool You sound evil. Just relax!!

  • @saliyaahmariee
    @saliyaahmariee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Rest In Peace Cicely Tyson ❤️

  • @yocomment4707
    @yocomment4707 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Why I'm watching this so many years later ? Just needed to hear the voice of a smart , good heart, real president , the best of all time president, and the sound of his voice....love it and miss it

    • @michaeljames4194
      @michaeljames4194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol you mean the treasonous bastard that sold his sold for the elites agenda to enslave and control you through hollywood, the media and propaganda?

    • @tanmayold8972
      @tanmayold8972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mikelo Angelo I’m sorry, I don’t think we are talking about Trump here. Go back to your crap corner.

    • @michaeljames4194
      @michaeljames4194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tanmayold8972 th-cam.com/video/lb2oGuN-Fdc/w-d-xo.html

    • @tanmayold8972
      @tanmayold8972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mikelo Angelo oh my gosh. You used the hidden uni card. The FOX NEWS. Gosh. How unbiased and true they have been since day 1. Much wow.

    • @michaeljames4194
      @michaeljames4194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tanmayold8972 Lol obviously you haven't done any research on your news stations. You also obviously haven't studied the families that own them nor have you followed the money to where it leads. You probably haven't asked any questions nor looked at any information if it contradicted what you wanted to hear. You are a programmed robot that only wants to feed on what keeps him comfortably asleep. No one enjoys having the lights turned on while they are asleep, at first, they always tend to look away or cover their eyes like they were hearing something they didn't want to believe. But eventually the drowsiness goes away, your head becomes clear and all the sudden you are ready to face the day. You start looking in the dark closets you were avoiding in fear of seeing what corruption you took part in and realize you were sided with evil all along. All I can say is, stop pretending to do research, and actually take a deep dive. You think I didn't once think like you? you think I wasn't once so quick to pounce on anyone that was FOR trump. You think I didn't let the hate filled propaganda against our president cloud my vision? You think I didn't have a hard time realizing that the good guy was actually the one they demonized all along? Once you go look beyond your area of comfort, you will never sleep again. That and the fact that ALL the transcripts are available to read online showing the truth clear as night and day. Only problem is the left are too stupid and lazy to go do any reading, they just want to get their information in 5 minutes from their most popular and ''trusted'' news station. f*ing zombies, you're killing the world.

  • @Luci-Buttercup
    @Luci-Buttercup 8 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    Ellen DeGeneres receiving her medal made me cry

    • @Shannnnnnnnnnnnn
      @Shannnnnnnnnnnnn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      varicose veins so are you

    • @Zzerberus
      @Zzerberus 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ellen was so cute :)

    • @Shannnnnnnnnnnnn
      @Shannnnnnnnnnnnn 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** shut up already and go get a life that doesn't involve bashing on people on TH-cam all day.

    • @Sunehoulind
      @Sunehoulind 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      made her cry too

    • @MrAlanSnackbar
      @MrAlanSnackbar 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The fact that she won one shows that the award has lost its value. The fuck did she do? Presenting some dumb show for dumb Americans. This award is a joke

  • @ritausua9993
    @ritausua9993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Who is watching this after Ex president now president Biden won? Extraordinary ex president Obama you're one out of hundreds I wish u contest again.

    • @prometheus5700
      @prometheus5700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Biden won't be president. This is the last trinket anyone will ever give him

    • @sosefofinau6494
      @sosefofinau6494 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😃🤩😌🤧😋🤧🙁🤧😂🤧😉👺😅🙁😉

    • @filledwithvariousknowledge1065
      @filledwithvariousknowledge1065 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@prometheus5700 Your comment did not age well. So now your a proven liar

    • @prometheus5700
      @prometheus5700 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@filledwithvariousknowledge1065 Is he really the president? No. Is he a buffoon? Yes

    • @filledwithvariousknowledge1065
      @filledwithvariousknowledge1065 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@prometheus5700 Keep dreaming you typical do nothing right winger GQP follower whose guided solely by ignorance and hate fuelled by your beloved Fox News and Sky News Australia. You pack your bags and get out if you can’t stand Biden and Trump *will not* be reinstated during Biden’s presidency despite you believing that crap

  • @dltimblr
    @dltimblr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Cicely was 92 receiving this award. Wow!

  • @patmctallica3522
    @patmctallica3522 8 ปีที่แล้ว +479

    In Europe, we will miss this carismatic president.

    • @thebatman4279
      @thebatman4279 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Speak for yourself.

    • @LuciFrederiksen
      @LuciFrederiksen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the hell we wont !!!

    • @patmctallica3522
      @patmctallica3522 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you are sooo right, lady!
      before mr. bush now mr. trump!
      they are NO clowns!
      well, get lucky, that`s why the reputation of u.s. citizens is "that good" outside USA.

    • @Claude-Eckel
      @Claude-Eckel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Who?! Where?! Are you Europe, or what?! Speak kindly for yourself and not for us all! Reasonable people will certainly not miss this warmonger #1. No president has attacked and bombed more countries than this sick Nobel Peace Prize joke. Not even Bush. 7 countries (if you count the Phillipines in, then even 8!)! Not even his oh so carismatic smile or jokes can belie the facts, you brainwashed, transatlantic sheeple. If you love him for that, then get out of Europe and move to the US!
      www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2014/sep/25/ryan-lizza/lizza-says-obama-has-bombed-more-nations-bush

    • @patmctallica3522
      @patmctallica3522 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Arrow
      You think YOU are normal?
      You played to much PS2.
      Yeah PS2 you hang in your own world and in the past!

  • @francescahw69
    @francescahw69 8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    So happy and proud for all of the recipients of the medals you all are amazing thank you =)

  • @DAcutech
    @DAcutech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Obama's oratory is beyond compare and his comic timing is impeccable. I can't get enough of listening to him. What a president.

  • @AnarchyRazerX
    @AnarchyRazerX 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Better Times, Better President that I hope we will one day soon see again.

  • @kevinj1854
    @kevinj1854 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Great Job, Well Done Mr. President

  • @jaanyagardner9288
    @jaanyagardner9288 7 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    Man I miss Obama. I can stream his videos for hours.

    • @dbdeluxe
      @dbdeluxe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your our worst enemy

    • @wilsonball4861
      @wilsonball4861 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      aawwgh thank you thank you

    • @mamamalamut9478
      @mamamalamut9478 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mam nadzieję że doczekam się kiedy ten pan ,,Noblista pokojowej nagrody Nobla,, stanie przed Trybunałem za ludobójstwo w Iraku, Libii

    • @douglasmclean5553
      @douglasmclean5553 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      DEATH ATTRACTS DARKNESS

    • @peggymicsky8607
      @peggymicsky8607 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Obozo's a clown! Such a FRAUD!

  • @simonhellier7281
    @simonhellier7281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a fantastic communicator Barack Obama is...

  • @Germanistan
    @Germanistan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    These are all great Americans and they all deserve the award they've been given.

  • @casiesilverman
    @casiesilverman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Obama is so genuine and admirable. I can't see Trump giving these kind of speeches and genuinely feeling honored

    • @wolverineiscool7161
      @wolverineiscool7161 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ofcourse not, trump would only give something as important as medal freedom to people who deserve it

    • @casiesilverman
      @casiesilverman 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      wolverineiscool are you saying these people don't deserve it? trump makes millions, but you never saw him on this list. lol

    • @wolverineiscool7161
      @wolverineiscool7161 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      *****
      hey you stupid bitch do i have to spell it out for you, ofcourse they dont deserve it and do you really think obama's gonna hand out this to trump after everything that has been said....kid please and btw trump has done more for the economy than obama has ever done

    • @wolverineiscool7161
      @wolverineiscool7161 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      how the fuck do you think trump won then by such a huge margin, fuck your fuck your political correctness, trump is now president and actions speak louder than words, he have the biggest fuck you to obama and all the news hacks

    • @casiesilverman
      @casiesilverman 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      all i can do is lol at you.

  • @PRR5406
    @PRR5406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    The finest American President in decades. An actor (Tom Hanks) who could embrace not only heroes, but the victims in our society. I am so proud to have shared my lifetime among these people.

    • @keithrowell2951
      @keithrowell2951 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nut job

    • @unamilan2978
      @unamilan2978 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Except Ellen DeGeneres.

    • @NMarsden
      @NMarsden ปีที่แล้ว

      @@unamilan2978 She wants us to follow the Golden Rule and keep on swimming!

    • @dentalcare1
      @dentalcare1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmfao!

  • @emphatic1988
    @emphatic1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Vince Scullys reaction is everything

    • @shahulhameedk9
      @shahulhameedk9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Newtons third law not einstein

  • @jameswater2001abc
    @jameswater2001abc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Just too much greatness in one Room.
    Michael Jordan
    Robert De Niro
    Bill Gates
    Tom Hanks
    Bruce Springsteen
    I just cant!

  • @haroonofficial6293
    @haroonofficial6293 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This is what makes and will make America great again

  • @shanilmisra
    @shanilmisra 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Obama's speech all from memory? Genius! Amazing!

  • @21MarketaDiva
    @21MarketaDiva 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    1:03:15 every person on this earth feels the same. These people made you who you wanted to be 🥰

  • @normanmarcia7957
    @normanmarcia7957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    Gotta love this guy, so eloquent, motivational, funny and educational. The Michael Jordan of presidents, President Obama!

    • @samuelhaile3081
      @samuelhaile3081 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Mr Obama will never ever get any president in the world like you

    • @alwal1751
      @alwal1751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I wish they would’ve panned the camera on each of the recipient when Obama was talking about them

    • @susanthompson7371
      @susanthompson7371 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes I agree!! The Michael Jordan of Presidents!! President Obama is in a Class By Himself!!!
      Far from what we have now !!
      Thank God he’s going to be a One Term Pres.
      He cares about himself!! But glad he is being EXPOSED FOR WHO HE REALLY IS...
      SICK!!! 2020

    • @victoriabishop1057
      @victoriabishop1057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@samuelhaile3081 Don't know how many times I watched this to learn the art public speaking - lesson in itself. The tone, pause little laughter thrown in, not too much, just enough to keep the audience attentive and not falling asleep. Awesome

    • @progtopaajbr2961
      @progtopaajbr2961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Best comment ever here bravo 👏👏👏

  • @mbbuckeroo15
    @mbbuckeroo15 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Even president Obama couldn't help from being a fanboy to MJ haha

  • @kiwinz219
    @kiwinz219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    wow, the good old days, i actually have a tear or two rolling down my check with pride. where did it go wrong.

    • @hunterrosen1902
      @hunterrosen1902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know. I felt so proud of my country back then

    • @stephaniedietz4961
      @stephaniedietz4961 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      he's a con artist. He knows the entire celeb world worships him,, and therefore all the world, and so we don't pay attention to his pure evil. He's a demon in disguise.

    • @stephaniedietz4961
      @stephaniedietz4961 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hunterrosen1902 don't, he's responsible for the Syrian war and Kids in cages. Google an watch on any news outlet.

    • @hunterrosen1902
      @hunterrosen1902 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stephaniedietz4961 yeah I know. Trump should release them then

    • @marias7599
      @marias7599 ปีที่แล้ว

      I went to France during the Obama era and, people would actually complement me for having such a charismatic president. It felt good.
      I felt happy about he represented us.

  • @VivianDanger
    @VivianDanger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "In our difference we find something common to share."

  • @manolorodriguez7020
    @manolorodriguez7020 7 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    Damn I miss my president

    • @jimgrunden1088
      @jimgrunden1088 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tamila Haha you should look up it

    • @fernicusmaximus9282
      @fernicusmaximus9282 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lemme guess Trump is your number #1 president.

    • @Balthesia
      @Balthesia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Manolo Rodriguez, I miss your President too. I think the majority of the rest of the planet do as well to be fair. He is intelligent, caring, articulate and you may not agree with all of his policies but he was a class act. Trump is not. The rest of the world know that too and are laughing at him. Sorry.

    • @terryrussell8097
      @terryrussell8097 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He ruined this country. So glad he is gone!

    • @Drrays01
      @Drrays01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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