At the end of the show, President Biden surprised the singer with the National Humanities Medal, for his songbook and his long legacy of advocacy.
British singer Elton John gets emotional as US President Joe Biden presents him with the National Humanities Medal at the end of"A Night When Hope and History Rhyme" at the White House in Washington, DC, on Sept. 23, 2022, where the singer performed.
It was John's first White House gig since he performed with Stevie Wonder at a state dinner in 1998 honoring British Prime Minister Tony Blair. At age 75, John is on a farewell tour after performing for more than 50 years. John will be in town Saturday playing Nationals Park as part of his final tour. He opened the final leg of his North American farewell series in Philadelphia in July.