People often say that Ellen DeGeneres would be a wonderful President or Vice President of the United States. I strongly agree with this. Having such a positive, strong, and accepting face would be beneficial for the White House.

This week, Ellen did visit the White House... Not to start her campaign we've all been waiting for her to launch, but for something just as important and special. This past Tuesday, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama, an emotional award reflecting her amazing career as a comedian, actress, humanitarian, and advocate for LGBT rights. The award is also the highest civilian award given out by the President.

President Obama said in his speech that DeGeneres has greatly helped "push our country in the direction of justice," and spoke of how brave she was to come out of her sexuality 20 years ago to the public, in hopes that she could help others going through the same struggles as her. President Obama concluded that Ellen "inspires us to better, one joke, one dance at a time."

Ellen ends every talk show with the words, "Be kind to one another," wrapping up every hilarious and fun show with something her viewers can take away from. There are so many deserving people and celebrities in this country, but Ellen's good deeds and large heart definitely deserved this award for her ability to bring joy to people's everyday lives, and being such a courageous role model for the LGBT community.

So, congratulations to a wonderful person, a person we can learn from to help make the country and world a better, and more accepting place.