Barack Obama Is Giving Bob Dylan the Highest Civilian Honor in America

FUSE TV - Barack Obama Is Giving Bob Dylan the Highest Civilian Honor in America

Bob Dylan seems like a dude who's too cool to care about awards, but he's gotta be excited about this: he'll receive the highest non-military honor that the United States government gives when Barack Obama bestows the Presidential Medal of Freedom on him in a ceremony later this spring.

The medal is given to "individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.” Bob Dylan's national security credentials are a little thin, so we're assuming this one's for his contribution to world peace. Just kidding!

The White House praised Dylan for being among "the most influential American musicians of the 20th century,” because of “his rich and poetic lyrics” and his "considerable influence on the civil rights movement of the 1960s and... significant impact on American culture over the past five decades.”

Dylan has already won a National Medal of Arts, so he's probably used to this kind of treatment. Let us know what you think of Dylan winning the award in the comments below!

We think you'll enjoy these related videos below and for more great content featuring your favorite artists, sign up for Fuse+ to access all our videos.

Bob Marley: Roots of the Man

42m

Bob Marley: Roots of the Man

Juneteenth Honors 2023

1h 37m

Juneteenth Honors 2023

The Winner Is…

44m

The Winner Is…

Got to Be in it To Win it: America's Obsession with the Lottery

2m

Got to Be in it To Win it: America's Obsession with the Lottery

The Gig Is Up

1h 25m

The Gig Is Up

Michelle Obama: After White House

41m

Michelle Obama: After White House

All the Focus is on the Diamonds

21m

All the Focus is on the Diamonds

The Queen Diva Is Back

41m

The Queen Diva Is Back

G Fella Gives A Tour of The Bronx's Arthur Avenue

5m

G Fella Gives A Tour of The Bronx's Arthur Avenue

Yesenia Gives Financial Advice To Mia | Clash of The Corps

2m

Yesenia Gives Financial Advice To Mia | Clash of The Corps

Young M.A On The Struggle of Giving Up Meat

9m

Young M.A On The Struggle of Giving Up Meat

Is Everything Love At The Carters?

39s

Is Everything Love At The Carters?

The Best Is Yet To Come

20m

The Best Is Yet To Come

The Beatles: In the Life

1h 2m

The Beatles: In the Life

Is Nya A Baller On The Low?

51s

Is Nya A Baller On The Low?

LGBTQIA Community, What Is The New Norm?

6m

LGBTQIA Community, What Is The New Norm?

Is There Cultural Appropriation In Plastic Surgery?

17m

Is There Cultural Appropriation In Plastic Surgery?

We Need To Talk About America

We Need To Talk About America

Chaos In The Cage

44m

Chaos In The Cage

Out in the Ring

1h 43m

Out in the Ring

All in the Family

20m

All in the Family

Tension In The Tenderloin

20m

Tension In The Tenderloin

The Ladies Play "Fill In The Blanks"

1m

The Ladies Play "Fill In The Blanks"

Out With The Old, In With The New

20m

Out With The Old, In With The New

Porn, The Ins and Outs

21m

Porn, The Ins and Outs

Cher: Life in the Spotlight

56m

Cher: Life in the Spotlight

Casey Gives Her Girlfriend A Motorcycle Riding Rundown

3m

Casey Gives Her Girlfriend A Motorcycle Riding Rundown

Clash of The Corps Is Putting DCI Stereotypes To Rest

1m

Clash of The Corps Is Putting DCI Stereotypes To Rest

In Search of the Elusive Orgasm

43m

In Search of the Elusive Orgasm

Love In The Time Of Pandademic

20m

Love In The Time Of Pandademic

Plenty Of Fish In The Street

20m

Plenty Of Fish In The Street

First Gen Comedians Break Down America's Obsession with Bacon

2m

First Gen Comedians Break Down America's Obsession with Bacon

Brunch In The Castro: Deleted Scene

2m

Brunch In The Castro: Deleted Scene

Fare is Fair

21m

Fare is Fair

Who is Hypeman?

8m

Who is Hypeman?

G Is Shot

21m

G Is Shot

Is Tossing Your Man's Salad The Way To His Heart: Dear Bambiana

2m

Is Tossing Your Man's Salad The Way To His Heart: Dear Bambiana

Dipset in the Building Minus Cam'ron

3m

Dipset in the Building Minus Cam'ron

The First Time, In A Long Time

20m

The First Time, In A Long Time

Silly String Is Illegal in What US City!? Comedians React to Strange Laws

6m

Silly String Is Illegal in What US City!? Comedians React to Strange Laws

My Name is Pedro

1h 35m

My Name is Pedro

Is Everyone on Drugs?

20m

Is Everyone on Drugs?

Don't Swear In Front of The Song

21m

Don't Swear In Front of The Song

Comedians React to Unbelievably Strange Laws in the US

6m

Comedians React to Unbelievably Strange Laws in the US

Bacon Wrapped Bacon in Harlem: Fluffly Off the Menu

2m

Bacon Wrapped Bacon in Harlem: Fluffly Off the Menu

Keeping Your Girls The Girls In Check: G-Thing

2m

Keeping Your Girls The Girls In Check: G-Thing

Rogelio Shows His Acting Prowess In 'The Dark Military'

55s

Rogelio Shows His Acting Prowess In 'The Dark Military'

Mole Chilaquiles in Los Angeles: Fluffly Off the Menu

2m

Mole Chilaquiles in Los Angeles: Fluffly Off the Menu

This Is A Sex Toy

21m

This Is A Sex Toy

Fuse+ is the Home for Big Freedia Means Business, Sex Sells, Made From Scratch & More!

30s

Fuse+ is the Home for Big Freedia Means Business, Sex Sells, Made From Scratch & More!

Deviled Duck Eggs in D.C.: Fluffy Off the Menu

2m

Deviled Duck Eggs in D.C.: Fluffy Off the Menu

Indian Hot Chicken Pakora in Nashville: Fluffy Off the Menu

2m

Indian Hot Chicken Pakora in Nashville: Fluffy Off the Menu

Crispy Maple Chicken Donuts in Atlanta: Fluffy Off the Menu

2m

Crispy Maple Chicken Donuts in Atlanta: Fluffy Off the Menu

Is Freedia Stretching Herself too Thin?

3m

Is Freedia Stretching Herself too Thin?

Wearing Sleeveless Shirts Is A CRIME!

4m

Wearing Sleeveless Shirts Is A CRIME!

Why Is He Blowing Me Kisses?

21m

Why Is He Blowing Me Kisses?

What The Hell Are We? Are We Living In A Simulation?

18m

What The Hell Are We? Are We Living In A Simulation?

Dwayne Johnson and The Blue Devils Break It Down In Hawaii

3m

Dwayne Johnson and The Blue Devils Break It Down In Hawaii

Hollywood Puppet Sh!tshow: Amanda Cerny's Run-in With the Bulls

3m

Hollywood Puppet Sh!tshow: Amanda Cerny's Run-in With the Bulls

King Keraun Falls Into a Sunken Place While in the Woods

2m

King Keraun Falls Into a Sunken Place While in the Woods

Rico Nasty Shares Her First Time In the Studio & Meeting Rihanna

4m

Rico Nasty Shares Her First Time In the Studio & Meeting Rihanna

Joe Jonas' Dream Girl Is A Nightmare

10m

Joe Jonas' Dream Girl Is A Nightmare

This Is How A DCI Marimbist Rolls

1m

This Is How A DCI Marimbist Rolls

Where Is It Illegal To Eat Frogs?!

14m

Where Is It Illegal To Eat Frogs?!

Waka Flocka Flame Is Now A Magician

2m

Waka Flocka Flame Is Now A Magician

Clash of the Corps Drummers Step Up and Show Out in Rhythm

1m

Clash of the Corps Drummers Step Up and Show Out in Rhythm

What Does The Transcendent Star Look For In A Man: Dear Bambiana

1m

What Does The Transcendent Star Look For In A Man: Dear Bambiana

A Day In the Life of Wilmer Valderrama's Puppet Ep. 2: Optimism

1m

A Day In the Life of Wilmer Valderrama's Puppet Ep. 2: Optimism

Is It Illegal To Trip A Horse Up?

7m

Is It Illegal To Trip A Horse Up?

Where Is It ILLEGAL to Send Unwanted Pizzas?

6m

Where Is It ILLEGAL to Send Unwanted Pizzas?

The River and the Wall

1h 45m

The River and the Wall

A Day In the Life of Wilmer Valderrama's Puppet Ep. 3: Inner Thoughts

1m

A Day In the Life of Wilmer Valderrama's Puppet Ep. 3: Inner Thoughts

Cajun Fried Mac and Cheese Balls In New Orleans: Fluffy Off the Menu

3m

Cajun Fried Mac and Cheese Balls In New Orleans: Fluffy Off the Menu

A Day In the Life of Wilmer Valderrama's Puppet Ep. 1: Hollow Man

1m

A Day In the Life of Wilmer Valderrama's Puppet Ep. 1: Hollow Man

The Best of The Best Clash

2m

The Best of The Best Clash

The Blue Devils Bring The Parade

1m

The Blue Devils Bring The Parade

Triple the Pleasure, Triple the Fun

43m

Triple the Pleasure, Triple the Fun

The FP

1h 20m

The FP

The Exchange

1h 27m

The Exchange

The Canvas

The Canvas

The 212

The 212

The Feels

1h 21m

The Feels

The Citizen

1h 34m

The Citizen

The Motorcycle

23m

The Motorcycle

The Decision

44m

The Decision

The Reunion

45m

The Reunion

The Hustle

20m

The Hustle

The Pilot

21m

The Pilot

Punching In

45m

Punching In

Moving In

41m

Moving In

Dublab Is Internet Radio Like You've Never Heard Before

1m

Dublab Is Internet Radio Like You've Never Heard Before

The Hilarious Reality of the American Rat Race

2m

The Hilarious Reality of the American Rat Race

T-Pain's School of Business: Artiphon- The All In One Musical Device | Season 1 Look Back |

1m

T-Pain's School of Business: Artiphon- The All In One Musical Device | Season 1 Look Back |

Who's the Boss?

24m

Who's the Boss?

Missy: The Icon

20m

Missy: The Icon

The Prison Within

1h 23m

The Prison Within

Meet The Family

21m

Meet The Family

Assume the Position

42m

Assume the Position

Making the Cut

46m

Making the Cut

Into The Woods

21m

Into The Woods