President Joe Biden presented Sir Elton John with the National Humanities Medal, surprising the music icon following a performance on the South Lawn of the White House
"I'm never flabbergasted, but I'm flabbergasted," a visibly moved John said, thanking the President and saying that he will"treasure" the honor. The medal, according to the Friday presentation, was to honor John"for moving our souls with his powerful voice and one of the defining song books of all time.
Approximately 2,000 guests were invited to the event and attendees included high-profile guests and government officials such as civil rights advocate Ruby Bridges, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, as well as teachers, nurses, LGBTQ advocates and military families, who the White House dubbed"everyday history-makers.
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