Medal for songwriter
Sir Elton John gave a special performance on the White House lawn to the US President and around 2,000 “everyday history makers”.
Friday’s event, A Night When Hope And History Rhyme, saw an audience that included teachers, students, nurses, LGBTQ+ advocates, military families and mental health advocates assemble on the South Lawn towatch the multiple Grammy awardwinning artist.
Organised by the History Channel and
A+E Networks, the singersongwriter performed several of his smash hits, including Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man and Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden then surprised the singer by presenting him with the National Humanities Medal for his work to end Aids and assist those living with the condition through the Elton John Aids Foundation.
Sir Elton said he felt honoured and emotional by the recognition.