U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the White House reception for the 35th Kennedy Center Honorees

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President Obama speaks during the White House reception for the 35th Kennedy Center Honorees who include: actor Dustin Hoffman, ballerina Natalia Makarova, blues-man Buddy Guy, TV talk show host David Letterman, and Led Zeppelin rock band members Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones. Obama jokes that, "Tonight, we continue a tradition here at the White House by honoring some extraordinary people who have no business being on the same stage together." He reflects on their careers, how they got their starts, and jokes freely with the audience.

Date Issued:

2012-12-02T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

United States

Subject Topic:

Performance artists

Language:

English

Rights:

No Copyright

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