Ellen receives Presidential Medal of Freedom award from President Obama

President Barack Obama presents award-winning comedian Ellen DeGeneres with the Presidential Medal of Freedom yesterday.  Presidential Medal of Freedom–the highest honor for a U.S. civilian. While getting presented the award by President Obama, she got visibly emotional and made hearts everywhere explode.

Here is how the presenter introduced Ellen in sweetest way possible:

“In a career spanning three decades, Ellen DeGeneres has lifted our spirits and brought joy to our lives as a stand-up comic, actor, and television star. In every role, she reminds us to be kind to one another, and to treat people as each of us wants to be treated. At a pivotal moment, her courage and candor helped change the hearts and minds of millions of Americans, accelerating our nation’s constant drive for equality and acceptance for all. Again and again, Ellen DeGeneres has shown us that a single individual can make the world a more fun, more open, more loving place, so long as we just keep swimming.

Checkout the amazing pictures from the event: