The Presidential Medal of Freedom -- America's highest honor for a civilian -- is reserved for those few Americans who've made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors."
So obviously Joe Biden deserves one.
What exactly were his contributions to America's security, world peace, and culture, you ask?
For a quick refresher, please enjoy the montage above. And then please join us in celebrating Joe Biden, American Hero.