Ladies and gentlemen, the recipients of the National Humanities medal, the claremont institu institute, lazano long. Patrick j oconnell, james patterso patterson. Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States and mrs. Trump. Thank you very much, please. The first lady and i would just like to welcome everyone to the white house, a special place, very, very special. No matter where you go in the world, this is one of those places that you never forget. This afternoon it is my immense privilege to present our nations highest honors for contributions to american art and culture, the National Medal of arts and the National Humanities medal. Please join me in congratulating each of todays recipients on their really, and i mean truly phenomenal achievement to the incredible achievement and congratulations to all. [applaus [applause] with us today are vicepresident mike pence. Mike thank you very much. Secretary steven mnuchin, secretary betsy devos. Thank you very much, betsy. Cha
Jon voight. Ladies and gentlemen, the recipient of the National Humanities medal. The Clairemont Institute, Teresa Lozano long, patrick j. Oconnell, James Patterson. Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States and mrs. Trump. [ playing hail to the chief ] [ applause ] [ applause ] thank you very much. Please. The first lady and i would just like to welcome everyone to the white house, a special place, very, very special, no matter where you go in the world this is one of those places that you never forget. This afternoon it is my immense privilege to present our nations highest honors for contributions to american art and culture, the National Medal of arts and the National Humanities medal. Please join me in congratulating each of todays recipients when they really, and i mean triauly phenomenal achievement and congratulations to all. [ applause ] with us today are Vice President mike pence. Mike, thank you very much. Secretary steven mnuchin, secretary betsy devos, thank