Actor, comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres was particularly emotional when she received the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday. DeGeneres's visit to the White House faced a brief delay because she forgot to bring her ID. DeGeneres, sitting on a park bench before the ceremony, tweeted, "They haven't let me in to the White House yet because I forgot my ID." They haven't let me in to the White House yet because I forgot my ID. pic.twitter.com/JSMf0sJqyF — @TheEllenShowThe Presidential Medal of Freedom recognizes especially meritorious contributions to the national interests of the United States, its security and its culture.

Source: CBC News November 23, 2016 17:11 UTC