WATCH - Elton John in performance at the White House
Sir Elton John performed at the White House on Friday, September 23. Seated on the South Lawn the honored guests included teachers, nurses, frontline workers, military families, mental health advocates, students, LGBTQ+ advocates and more. The legend sang a string of hits Pres. Joe Biden presented John with the Preidential Medal of Humanities. for moving our souls with his powerful voice. The AiDS and human rights advocate said he will cherish the honor and double his efforts to make the disease go away, .He added through tears, 'America's kindness to me as a musician has been second to none. Bt, in te war against HIV/AIDS it's even bigger. It's even bigger.' Biden said that 6 billion dollars in tax payer money is being spent on fighting HIV/AIDS. Background on tonight’s performance by Sir Elton John: The President and First Lady are hosting a musical performance by music legend and global humanitarian, Sir Elton John, on the South Lawn of...