For those making negative comments about these medals, at the very least, you owe your ability to watch this video and post your comments from your computer (PC, Mac or smartphones) to Bill Gates.
no bill gates didnt invent anything , not the pc not the mac not smart phones. he was a business man period. the story of the pc is out there and its well known.
THANK you Pres Obama, amazing presentation and THANK you to all honourees who deserve this special recognition for their contribution... Ellen was emotional.. ☺♥
i dont think TRUMP can remember all these FACTS about each person LIKE great PRESIDENT OBAMA. Trump will read of scripts and keep the praise two sentences each person.
I don't think it's crazy to get chills or to tear up. To me, it is honoring of values that I really subscribe to. So, to see these people get such an honor (rather than the often disappointing supposed real world), it is nice and it can be a release.
Viewed this video by chance. It turned out to be amazing experience. I am a Citizen from India and visited USA few times in past 15 years. During my visits , I viewed many many speeches right from Clinton to Trump. With no political affiliations, I can state that Obama's speech indicates his knowledge across different field subjects, preparation , Information, humor and empathy. In future, in such occasions, USA citizens will hear speech being read OR very few words like 'very nice', ' very good', ' great....' Anyway, all your presidents are far better than Politicians in India. Thanks.
I can't wait to see Trump's Medal of Freedom ceremony. I picture Trump selecting Ted Nugent, Don King, Azealia Banks, Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Alex Jones haha. It would be like a gathering in hell.
bull shit no one thats served has that mentality and nugent wasnt a draft dodger , and you sound like you suck your own any way. beta? thats funny coming from a whinning peace of commie crap like you
tony blackmon A commie? Where did i I ever say I was a commie? And where did I ever whine? I love how you want to demean my service to America because you believe my political views are that much different than yours. You ain't got no balls computer tough guy. I bet you've never served.
Tony Vega you didn't have to say that you are a commie, it's plain to see, and nobody that had done tours in Afghanistan or iraq would tout their service you liar
Just because you've heard of most of these people doesn't mean they're all celebrities. This award is usually given to people who have made a name for themselves outside of government/political work.
The Pussy Diaries I wasn't celebrating it. It's just something that you all know it's true. Is Trump going to give anyone who is not David Duke an award?
I've trying to think of the one word I could use to describe the difference to myself of the difference between President Obama and Trump. While watching the Medal of Freedom ceremony it came to me. "Style"
For a long time I wondered why they didn't give this award to The Brits. I didn't realize it as only for The Americans. However, they get their own awards when they are decorated by The Royal Family as a Sir, A Dame, or an Officer or Member of The British Empire.
All the money in the world and the White House can't afford a better sound system to be able to TRULY honor these remarkable, proud, brave individuals. Perhaps Trump has a few sound systems left over from his "University" he could bring over.
Give this medal to people who put their lives in danger protecting and serving the country... not to pampered millionaires whose greatest suffering is the prick of the botox needle.
This is a civilian honor, the people you are speaking of get the congressional metal of honor. That award is more prestigious. I am surprised that a scholar as yourself did not know that. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Dina D I suppose when they retire they are. Military personnel can receive the metal of freedom but it's criteria is for contributing to world peace, cultural achievement or scientific achievement. So bravery or achievements in battle may not work here. However police and fire personnel probably should be considered here. Have a great holiday .
'Cause she was one of the first Diva who set the standard? Could be a toss up, between her and Dione Warwick. Aretha Franklin already got the MOF 10 years ago. Could be asked the same with, why Tom Hanks? IMO, Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington should be ahead of him.
San47di I already answered that. But yeah, you probably didnt get the "diva" term. Here's an explanation you can google _A diva (/ˈdiːvə/; Italian: [ˈdiːva]) is a celebrated female singer; a woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, and by extension in theatre, cinema and popular music._
Mr. Obama took a prestigious award and cheapened it with most of this group. I just hope we still can show honor in the future when people who really have done something great get this award
Bobby Hull cheapened it how?? Many of these people are important pieces of American Culture. All worthy of USA immortality. Proud to see Kareem get the award, a very wholesome man.
President Trump style will be more like "he is good , very good " " we love her , she is nice , very nice "
And then he would say: He is overrated !
Not sure what Jordan did to receive this!
he was playing basketball with obama
fredjma Or...I 'heard' she was good, very, very good. Perhaps even, I've 'been told' by many people...a lot of hear-say bullsheit like that.
lol just read his script with NYT. exactly like that.
For those making negative comments about these medals, at the very least, you owe your ability to watch this video and post your comments from your computer (PC, Mac or smartphones) to Bill Gates.
no bill gates didnt invent anything , not the pc not the mac not smart phones. he was a business man period.
the story of the pc is out there and its well known.
THANK you Pres Obama, amazing presentation and THANK you to all honourees who deserve this special recognition for their contribution... Ellen was emotional.. ☺♥
i dont think TRUMP can remember all these FACTS about each person LIKE great PRESIDENT OBAMA. Trump will read of scripts and keep the praise two sentences each person.
@ Christopher Metcalf - hot damn Chris! - thanks for the 411. I assumed he had a photographic memory or a man possessed or something, lol
You know he is reading these statements right?
obviously.
spoiled liberal
tony blackmon triggered republican
Much respect to all!
It's crazy to get chills watching these things, but i did get chills when Michael Jordan went up there.
I don't think it's crazy to get chills or to tear up. To me, it is honoring of values that I really subscribe to. So, to see these people get such an honor (rather than the often disappointing supposed real world), it is nice and it can be a release.
Viewed this video by chance. It turned out to be amazing experience.
I am a Citizen from India and visited USA few times in past 15 years. During my visits , I viewed many many speeches right from Clinton to Trump. With no political affiliations, I can state that Obama's speech indicates his knowledge across different field subjects, preparation , Information, humor and empathy.
In future, in such occasions, USA citizens will hear speech being read OR very few words like 'very nice', ' very good', ' great....'
Anyway, all your presidents are far better than Politicians in India.
Thanks.
Mallikarjuna Hiremath
I started balling when Ellen got her award I love her so much
I can't wait to see Trump's Medal of Freedom ceremony. I picture Trump selecting Ted Nugent, Don King, Azealia Banks, Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Alex Jones haha. It would be like a gathering in hell.
Tony Vega all those people sound like the people trump is gonna go purging with
he couldnt do any worse than this gathering of liberals, and ted nugent has done more to protect your rights than any of these so called americans.
bull shit no one thats served has that mentality
and nugent wasnt a draft dodger , and you sound like you suck your own any way.
beta? thats funny coming from a whinning peace of commie crap like you
tony blackmon A commie? Where did i I ever say I was a commie? And where did I ever whine? I love how you want to demean my service to America because you believe my political views are that much different than yours. You ain't got no balls computer tough guy. I bet you've never served.
Tony Vega you didn't have to say that you are a commie, it's plain to see, and nobody that had done tours in Afghanistan or iraq would tout their service you liar
Amazing people. Few people know about Margaret Hamilton and Grace Hopper.
sad we live in a world where kim kardashan is known more ( for nothing) then the lady who wrote the software code to explore the moon
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Lol, I only came here for them :P
True creators of their reality! Respect!
Thanks for teaching us lewd conduct, not curing diseases just patching them up, and making computers with more surveillance every time.
Vince Scully's standing O teared me up
Shoutout to the lady accepting for Grace Hopper. She got a seat between Michael Jordan and Tom Hanks.
THAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF HUMILITY AND REAL GREATNESS, THERE ONLY ARE GREAT PEOPLE AND LOOK WITH WHAT HUMILITY THEY ACT
Amazing moment. Obama- thank you.
Ellen got the best hug! She rocks!
so inspiring , may they all live long and help this world to get more peacful and tolerante
Congrats to all the honorees, enjoy your moment!
those who were acknowledged i selute you all for all youre achievements to the peaple of both our nateions and beyond...
Congratulations to all of them.
On a side note, the next honourees will be all of Trump's surrogates.
maybe that will take some of the tarnish off of the now meaningless award
The greatest POTUS of all time.
respect award is a full love for people you work therefore long live Obama long live America
Why is it sooo claustrophobic?! My living room looks bigger than that! lol
Last time black guys and a lesbian get a medal in the White House.
Well, at least for the next 4 years.
So you want us to keep rewarding celebrities for being celebrities? Fuck that.
Just because you've heard of most of these people doesn't mean they're all celebrities. This award is usually given to people who have made a name for themselves outside of government/political work.
The Pussy Diaries
I wasn't celebrating it. It's just something that you all know it's true. Is Trump going to give anyone who is not David Duke an award?
db bd
Bill Gates is not a celebrity, nor is his wife. They got it because they donate a shitload of money to good causes.
That's right. No more affirmative action.
The Hallmark of a great rock n roll band is that the narrative you can tell together is bigger than anyone could have told on their own.
I really miss Obama. Great class
I've trying to think of the one word I could use to describe the difference to myself of the difference between President Obama and Trump. While watching the Medal of Freedom ceremony it came to me. "Style"
I loved it!!
I love Ellen
ah, this level of charisma will be missed
The next medal of freedom ceremony will be Huuuuuge, and it will be the best ceremony.....and we'll all pay for it.
This is what the signature skill of President Obama.
President Trump style will be more like "he is good , very good " " we love her , she is nice , very nice
Why didnt I get one.
You didn't endorse Hillary Clinton.
Gobbersmack Or actually helped giving to charity and other humanitarian acts instead of degrading these people of their accomplishments.
But im brian scalbrine the goat the cool vegan.
A weird vegan How could I forget the GOAT lol
I mean, take the politics completely out of it; these people are some of the very best are what they do. Hate celebrities? Look at the broader list.
I miss President Obama
How wonderful and appropriate that Obama gave these characters the Medal of Freakdom.
They are all great humans who deserve much respect but
my favorite is M.J!!
Where are the tom hanks part?
All great people deserve that thanks Obama people I have like to🇬🇧🙏🏾
should be titled 'medals awarded to illuminati sell-outs'
AMAZING 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🇺🇸
Where is Shephard Fairey?
I'm hoping to miss Obama as comic in chief. he's a funny guy, good delivery
The Gates are awesome
The 2nd most respected man in the room, after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
where is david letterman
I can't imagine Trump doing this. He's too narcissistic to recognise other people's achievements.
For a long time I wondered why they didn't give this award to The Brits. I didn't realize it as only for The Americans. However, they get their own awards when they are decorated by The Royal Family as a Sir, A Dame, or an Officer or Member of The British Empire.
We seem to have lost are way as a people....riddle with hate and anger.....
Trump would say, I’m rescinding those medals!
All the money in the world and the White House can't afford a better sound system to be able to TRULY honor these remarkable, proud, brave individuals. Perhaps Trump has a few sound systems left over from his "University" he could bring over.
so glad Jordan got it
Back when the US had class
53:40 those glasses look like strawberry condoms !!!
Give this medal to people who put their lives in danger protecting and serving the country... not to pampered millionaires whose greatest suffering is the prick of the botox needle.
This is a civilian honor, the people you are speaking of get the congressional metal of honor. That award is more prestigious. I am surprised that a scholar as yourself did not know that. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Dina D I suppose when they retire they are. Military personnel can receive the metal of freedom but it's criteria is for contributing to world peace, cultural achievement or scientific achievement. So bravery or achievements in battle may not work here. However police and fire personnel probably should be considered here. Have a great holiday .
thanks Mr President Obama
Maybe the last time you'll see a diverse crowd at the white house, unless they're federal.
Jordan don't deserve this!
Reggie Love with his broke ass
Reggie Love 😂😂😂😂
stfu make me a favour lmao
HILLARY CLINTONS THE MICHAEL JORDAN OF LYING LOL
god bless the america
Oh oh he's lil serious with this guy
Where is Bob dylan?
48:00 MJ 🏀🐐
Why does Diana Ross get a medal? Haven't seen her in years.
Bill Cosby deserved this more than anyone
i am shook
I see OBAMA likes to give away medals like it was candy years ago you had to earn it .
Those shamers will have their day
Has Mike Tyson ever received this award.
Where's a military person? Did I miss it?
Look at Gates !!!
My name is Forrest - Forrest Gump 15:20 46:25
everyone if someone offered y'all 10 or 50 million dollars would y'all accepted it.
nike and strategy belongs to you , i think fortune like me, said me one OK!
Yeah that's was great.! but Donald Trump will ask them that return the medals when he takes the presidency :/
Jesse jackson messed up, he could be there
I still have yet to understand Why Diana Ross??"
'Cause she was one of the first Diva who set the standard? Could be a toss up, between her and Dione Warwick. Aretha Franklin already got the MOF 10 years ago. Could be asked the same with, why Tom Hanks? IMO, Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington should be ahead of him.
Because President Obama chose them, so it was his decision.
oneyedthing Standard for what??
San47di
I already answered that. But yeah, you probably didnt get the "diva" term. Here's an explanation you can google _A diva (/ˈdiːvə/; Italian: [ˈdiːva]) is a celebrated female singer; a woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, and by extension in theatre, cinema and popular music._
Mr. Obama took a prestigious award and cheapened it with most of this group. I just hope we still can show honor in the future when people who really have done something great get this award
you mean like trump? trump cant sit on the same bench as these people, none of them are scam-artist.
Bobby Hull cheapened it how?? Many of these people are important pieces of American Culture. All worthy of USA immortality. Proud to see Kareem get the award, a very wholesome man.
there was only 2 people that should have gotten this award and they are both dead the rest GIVE ME A BREAK WHAT A JOKE
Who are those two genius?
Bobby Hull There "were". Not was. Did you skip first grade elementary?!!
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Someone has to photoshop the cry face on
Chosen according to Podesta's food group
So many butthurt people in the comments, smh!
they clap too much
they clapped longer for me to clap fortnite noobs
if he was a good president he should give a medal to donald also !
for being a dick yes
greg liako yeah for being a liar, for all the bankruptcies and for grabbing them by the pussy .
Freedombruce
Look at this diddy party
Tom hanks,gives zero fucks ... Ellen is crying lol....
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Disgusting
+varicose veins Thank you. Celebrity worship is cancer.
Loved it!