President Obama Medal of Freedom Ceremony White House Washington DC (May 29, 2012) [1/2] 

"I can't write finger-pointing-songs anymore. I only got ten fingers." - Dylan

Bob Dylan and his signifficance to the world, (The WORLD, not only América), is way above the reach of any politician or politics! Long live Bob Dylan!

I think Bob might actually have been asleep. He should have worn those Archie Comics glasses with the wide open eyes on them.

How many awards does he have now? Medal of freedom, golden globe, nobel prize, he's in the rock n roll hall of fame. Probably more gold records than anyone can count....

As a kid Dylan and two friends wd go to the movies to comedies. And they wd sit and practice not laughing not smiling not reacting to anything and any joke Dylan learned early

Top post, Sir Humble Henry,uk

searching that sound looking for truth....He follows his creative genius and he has the truth in Christ

yes he was

Hey, bob. Remember writing this song? didnt think so Come you masters of war You that build all the guns You that build the death planes You that build all the bombs You that hide behind walls You that hide behind desks I just want you to know I can see through your masks. You that never done nothin' But build to destroy You play with my world Like it's your little toy You put a gun in my hand And you hide from my eyes And you turn and run farther When the fast bullets fly. Like Judas of old You lie and deceive A world war can be won You want me to believe But I see through your eyes And I see through your brain Like I see through the water That runs down my drain. You fasten all the triggers For the others to fire Then you set back and watch When the death count gets higher You hide in your mansion' As young people's blood Flows out of their bodies And is buried in the mud. You've thrown the worst fear That can ever be hurled Fear to bring children Into the world For threatening my baby Unborn and unnamed You ain't worth the blood That runs in your veins. How much do I know To talk out of turn You might say that I'm young You might say I'm unlearned But there's one thing I know Though I'm younger than you That even Jesus would never Forgive what you do. Let me ask you one question Is your money that good Will it buy you forgiveness Do you think that it could I think you will find When your death takes its toll All the money you made Will never buy back your soul. And I hope that you die And your death'll come soon I will follow your casket In the pale afternoon And I'll watch while you're lowered Down to your deathbed And I'll stand over your grave 'Til I'm sure that you're dead.

Just as Courbet did. It's strange, isn'it? Who knows what he thinks about it... His face during his presentation is undecipherable as usual...

why bring out the others...let's just have mr. dylan:)

What took them so long ?

You should take a tour of the Museum of Tolerance. Your brain could use some relief.

I wish Julian Asage got the medal of freedom from our Not so great anymore Country.Please Yhwh in Yohoshua MESSIAH name. Pray for Julian Asage and that Staying with the course of telling us the Truth doesn't result in solitary confinement.

Shame on you Dylan not to leave her alone

I wonder how many soldiers had their legs, or faces blown off while this little tea party was going on.

So we have Jan Karski who risk his life to save thousand of peoples during Second World War holocaust and Bob Dylan, a musician. Interesting comparison. "Thank You USA" for honoring world hero, who You didn't believe, together with a musician. It really shows Us how important and meaningful this medal is.

'even the President of the United States sometimes has to stand naked..'

Everyone there is in awe. You can tell. They don't know who each other is. But they know who Bob Dylan is. He has impacted all of our lives.

Bob Dylan looks like an ageing South American dictator in the pic.

Bring out the Dylan:):):) any day that Dylan is on national t.v. is a good day for me.

There it is... The most powerful man in the country... And the 44th President of the United States.

At 4:08 - 4:12 when Obama says "but" Bob looks around like he said "Bob", old people are funny even if they're legendary.

Bob always feels awkward and out of place at functions because he is so free spirited it doesn't feel comfortable for.him to be at structured events. Its always so refreshing and comforting knowing that Bob Dylan existed and created such a large work.of a talented artist over the last 6 decades. A lyrical and mythical genius.

Well Dylan always said 'I Shall be Released' and now he's got his freedom

When Obama mentions talent near the beginning of his speech, the camera cut straight to Bob.

9:05 Only shit, for a moment I thought Obama said "In the 1960's more than 2 million people died from SMOKE POT every year". !!! :D

Dylan bags Nobel Peace Prize.

Bob Dylan is royalty . . . .and a genius.

Bob Dylan to Barack Obama be like: "Choke me Mr. President".

Al Sharpton should be there giving Tawana Brawley a Medal!

John Glenn and Bob Dylan what a wonderful Country

Well deserved medal to Bob Dylan.

Finally, "the answer my friend is ..." in the White House: "All donkeys are bowed against the wickedness of American Power" I still remember Paul McCartney dancing to the Black King. Where dignity was lost?

Set the standard for writing songs/poetry with substance. This encourage other musicians to write in a serious way. The Beatles being a prime example.

I personally don't believe it was his choice to be there and do this.

Freedom does not mean no responsibility. You cannot be absolutely free. T Obama is a great president! I'm from Denmark, and we pay taxes for healthcare .. It means that you dont have to sell everything you own to get money enough to save your sons life or whatever .. We consider ourselves perhaps more free than even the 'land of the free' .. What I'm trying to say is that we all pay money for everybody (taxes) that's how a society should be! I'm sure Bob would agree!

Sunglasses say it all about his feelings on this thing...

Sometimes even the president of the United States must have to stand naked

The President of the United States says that he is a "really big fan" and Bob doesnt batter an eyelid, as a kiwi if find that strange.

Bob Dylan is a writer, his work is like nobody elses, but it is literacy brilliance. Bob Dylan is very misunderstood when people see him as a musician. A genius.

yes i know who bob Dylan is, i like his early music, it is exactly why its kind of a contradiction from the kind of things he use to sing about, i would expect someone like him to reject that medal and just not go to something like that.

Who are these people showing up on the stage one after anoter? I only recognised Obama just because he had been elected as the Pres. some years ago. And Bob of course, this hero, this authentic genius. He should'nt have been there of course and he knew it; but I liked his performance.

Reading the comments, you know why US remains this stupid nation, no offence to the the exceptions. How does one manage to latch on to that one comment nd miss the intent of entire evening.

Wow! It takes stronger people and a righteousness that come from God to do the impossible.

i think that Dylan is sleepin :)

everybody is walking out so stiff and proper....and then you see dylan in the doorway being dylan....love him

The most loving man of mankind Sir Bob Dylan!! Thank you President Obama for recognizing Sir Dylan for recognizing all mankind are equal in Gods eyes....

bobs eye brows go what the fuck? when Obama gets his birth city wrong haha

Bob Dylan's a funny guy. He always acts like he's out of place wherever he's being honored if he shows up at all.

Barry "If I new Dylan was a Jew I would have taken that medal back".....

I think he looked great--

I Love Bob.

Barack Obama' n Bob Dylan, help us here in Brazil because the dirty dominate

💜LOVE💜 BOB DYLAN ❣❣❣

Can you even fit more American heroes into a room like this ever!?

How dare you accuse Dolores Huerta as an anti-american. She is one of the true fighters for equality for workers. Where you get the connection of marxism and Dolores Huerta?

Toni Morrison is greater legend in the art world in my eyes than Dylan

Bob was born in Duluth

All of these wonderful individuals deserve this award and more. Dolores Huerta, a fine woman, who sacrificed so much...finally all her job payed off. How do I wish Cesar E. Chavez was here to witness this. I know if Cesar was alive..he would get this honor as well..but he is watching this amazing woman and hes proud! Arturo Chavez is doing a great job keeping the legacy alive

one of the most legendary singers, voice of a generation etc. etc.

Congratulations Bob Dylan....this proves the freedom of your lyrics are tops...and genius..Hug from the Netherlands.....Peace ye all......

I think he was born in Duluth and raised in Hibbing.

bobby is the cutest old man ever aww

Dylan is the only one wearing sunglasses XD

Always a fan of Bob Dylan! He truly deserved this honour but we already knew that -- it was great to see John Glenn there --- seemed long overdue. Lots of other courageous individuals here!

What a joke.

bob freaking dylan....hell yes!

most comments about bob,"maybe"it just shows us we care more about music than life and death

37 people need to leave america for a while so they can see what the other options are and turn of fake entertainment based "news"

Not yet, and it looks like the supreme court may throw the really evil parts out. But still, just because he (and congress) were unsuccessful, doesn't make them innocent. Attempted crimes still get prosecuted most of the time, at least for common people.

I just wish he'd take his best shot or free me with a little deck dignaity, or over due shore leave Michael. Say Bob can you remember that Box Car Number?

Oh look, Toni Morrison and Bob Dylan in the same room...

1 rule for you buddy :Allway's know that the press will ALLWAY'S try to make the unbelievebul be believebull by everyone !!

It is scary to think that there is a power greater than Dylan's spirit

OKAY ANY BODY CAN MAKE A MISTAKE GIVE IT A REST GOD BLESS AMERICA WE HOPE

This ceremony is not worthy of Bob Dylan. But as he's getting on he might as well turn up for this. Saw him in concert recently and he's a bit camera and publicity shy now.

Oh, okay. Has him signing the NDAA impacted the country badly yet?

How's that for the pot calling the kettle black.

What are you living under a rock? Get real.

How about a national holiday for Bob Dylan? That's more like it.

Bob was born in duluth...

IM sorry, Arturo Rodriguez.

Very disappointed--what happened to "Masters of War"?

Maybe he had dual citizenship by the time he died though....

does a palestinan smell an israelian ??

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he looked better with chumlee.

this makes a very interesting room

And now we have a President who would spend the first ten minutes of the ceremony digressing so he can bash the ratings of a TV show.

He was not an american citizen was he?

yeah tell me about it. so weird

Wasn't Dylan born in Duluth

Obummer.

He probably has!

*high

I second that! Let's have a referendum!

"President Obama Medal of Freedom..." Irony?

No bad for a second hand piano player from Hibbing, eh?

BRING BACK RONALD REAGAN !!!