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2 of George Bush, 1992
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / July 22
1301
Brien, chairman, New
Q. Are there any others you would like
cause of their vision, today we celebrate the
to put to rest?
sheer and priceless pleasure of being Amer-
The President. Yes, like I'm feeling good;
ican.
I am. Put to rest the health rumors. It is
For some, being American means being
weird. Maybe this is the normal procedure
born into a certain regional tradition with the
orters Prior to a
every 4 years, but I don't remember it quite
talent to preserve that legacy and carry it to
on such funny things like whether I'm in
a wider audience. Earl Scruggs brought the
good health or not. Charles' associate asked
fast and furious banjo-pickin' licks of his
me the question, and I thought she was criti-
bluegrass revolution from Flint Hill, North
E.
cizing the amount of food I was eating going
Carolina, to Carnegie Hall. Down the road
through the barbecue line. She said to me,
S the Vice President's
in Nashville, for over a half a century, a
"What about your health?" I said, "Well, I'm
hese days?
sprightly cracker-barrel philosopher named
not eating too much," or something. It
it's very certain. I'm
turned out it was the rumors.
Minnie Pearl has been dispensing down-
uestions here because
home wisdom and a whole lot of down-deep
Q. We don't make them up, we just pass
of work to do. I hope
them on. [Laughter]
laughter. Jazz pianist Billy Taylor's music, in-
Charles [Charles
cluding Jazzmobile Outreach, "makes a joyful
Network], but we're
Note: The President spoke at 11:12 a.m. in
noise" and gives a special streetwise swing
more questions now.
the Cabinet Room at the White House.
to this most American form of expression.
tary Baker?
For some, being American means striving
of crazy rumors float-
to brand the bold spirit of this land onto work
e? But I'm not going
that is universal and timeless. American-born
Remarks at the Presentation
and -trained Marilyn Horne not only sings
stop the rumors, sir?
Ceremony for the National Medal of
with the passion and precision that embody
say anything about it.
the Arts
opera at its grandest, but she also introduced
July 22, 1992
composers such as Handel to audiences here
ink these rumors are
at home. By elevating American choral music
Welcome, everybody. Sorry for holding
to the highest levels of excellence, the sweep
you up for a few minutes here. Welcome to
of Robert Shaw's work has proclaimed the
-you guys get in that
love. And keep work-
the White House. May I salute Dr. Radice.
majesty of God throughout this Nation.
ou get good sources,
I don't see Lamar. He was to be here, Lamar
For some, being American means reaching
some that don't look
Alexander, our Secretary of Education. I
from their roots to touch the Nation on a
very good.
think I just left him, and he'll be along. Dr.
larger-than-life canvas. Robert Wise brings
they, Mr. President?
Lynne Cheney, Members of the Congress,
the perspective of his Indiana childhood to
ce is you guys writing.
and so many distinguished guests, welcome.
the crafting of movies of imagination and hu-
all these rumors are
Barbara and I are both delighted to be
manity, from "The Sound of Music to "West
here and proud to be part of an America
Side Story." And with the courage and sheer
which values arts as well as business or
power of his fierce talent, Mississippi's James
n't know, Charles, I
science or politics. President Kennedy ex-
Earl Jones has stamped his purely American
pretty good, though,
the press corps, ev-
pressed so well the importance of this ideal
mark on classical roles and created new char-
when he said, "Roosevelt and Lincoln under-
acters who explore a man's quest for dignity.
er, to a race around
r] You'll maybe run
stood that the life of the arts is very close
I might say on a very personal note, when
to the center of a nation's purpose and is
I saw "The Hunt for Red October" and "Pa-
nger crowd-sorry,
a test of the quality of a nation's civilization."
triot Games," I enjoyed his performance as
on you cameramen.
Well, we're here today to pay tribute to
Director of the CIA-[laughter]-a role that
ghter]
some extraordinary men and women, men
I played briefly myself. [Laughter]
azy time on rumors.
and women of genius and passion who enrich
For some, being American means flourish-
bara's sick; Marilyn
that quality of life in our America. "Made
ing this country's impatient exuberance in
eeling well. I don't
in U.S.A." has a new meaning today, for al-
it there. But I don't
the face of dusty tradition. Out of Robert
most all these artists were born in small
1 or encouraging the
Venturi's genius sprang the post-modern
American towns, trained here in their own
movement of architecture, forever altering
country, then turned this uniquely American
the way we see the cities around us. The
ch.
vision to a wide range of artistic fields. Be-
writings of Denise Scott Brown, his wife and
1302
July 22 / Administration of George Bush, 199
partner, have stimulated the American
human spirit, our successes are hollow an
awareness of architecture as public art.
our lives lacking.
For some, being American means passion-
President John Adams wrote this: "I mu
ate stewards of the arts, committed to bring-
study politics that my sons may have liber+
ing theater, painting, dance, music, and so
to study mathematics and philosophy i
much more to all kinds of Americans across
order to give their children a right to stud
this country. Millions have been stirred and
painting, poetry, and music." That is why W
moved by cultural programming like "Omni-
celebrate these men and women today.
bus," part of the video trails blazed by Robert
Saudek, now caretaker to television's legacy
Congratulations to all. Thank you for you:
at the Museum of Broadcasting.
contributions to the great tapestry that is
American art. Now I'd like to ask Dr. Radice
Two special companies have set the stand-
ard in corporate philanthropy. They give
to assist me in presenting these medals, il
hundreds of grants and millions of dollars,
you would.
but most importantly, they give the example
of believing in the importance of arts for
Note: The President spoke at 12:04 p.m. in
the East Room at the White House. In his
America. The AT&T Foundation supports
innovative projects all across the country,
remarks, he referred to Anne Radice, Acting
ranging from tours by dance companies and
Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts,
ethnic artists to original drama and music
and Lynne V. Cheney, Chairman, National
composition. The Lila Wallace-Reader's Di-
Endowment for the Humanities.
gest Fund aids American performing, visual,
and literary artists who have a real dream,
and it also cares for the future, generously
funding arts education.
Remarks at an Antidrug Rally in
I want to take a moment for a special sa-
Arlington, Virginia
lute to someone whose work has intrigued
July 22, 1992
me since I first met him here at the White
House a couple of years ago. When you talk
Reverend, thank you, sir. It is most fitting
about being American, nothing can capture
that a ceremony like this, where we celebrate
the richness and depth of that experience
what a community has done, open its meet-
quite like native American art. Not only is
ing with prayer. I'm proud to be here. My
it our oldest and proudest tradition, but in
dear friend the Congressman from here,
native American society, art and life are
Frank Wolf, he and I came over together,
strands of the same cloth. The ancient pat-
and he was ecstatic in trying to give me the
terns on blankets and the dances and the col-
heartbeat of this community and tell me what
ors: Art is an integral and time-honored part
you all have achieved.
of daily life. So I'm very proud to salute Allan
I've read about it. I've seen stories from
Houser. His hands transform bronze and
stone to capture the true meaning of this
time to time, but there's nothing like being
country's unbroken spirit. His sculptures elo-
on the scene to get a real feel. All I will say
quently echo this Nation's heritage of proud
is that we have got to find various ways with
Apache chiefs and speak for the essential hu-
which to win the battle against drugs, and
manity of all Americans.
this community is setting an example really
I firmly believe that our number one goal
for the rest of the Nation.
for the 21st century must be education. The
So what I wanted to do here today was
high-tech challenges of this global market-
simply turn it over to you all and hear what
place we're living in will be absolutely over-
you've done. This morning I met at the
whelming. But as we equip our kids with the
White House with some business leaders,
skills to compete, we also must help them
and they're working in the business commu-
develop as complete human beings. One way
nity to make the business places free of
to do this is through the arts. For without
drugs, workplaces drug-free. And they're
knowledge of the beauty and depth of the
making progress.
PRESENTATION OF NAT'L MEDALS OF THE ARTS \ EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1992 \ 12:00 P.M.
THANK YOU. DR. [ANNE-IMELDA] RADICE [RAH-DEE-
CHAY]. SECRETARY ALEXANDER. DR. [LYNN] CHENEY.
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OTHER DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
BARBARA AND I ARE PROUD TO BE HERE -- PROUD TO BE PART
OF AN AMERICA WHICH VALUES ARTS AS WELL AS BUSINESS OR
SCIENCE OR POLITICS. PRESIDENT KENNEDY EXPRESSED so
WELL THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS IDEAL WHEN HE SAID:
- 2 -
"ROOSEVELT AND LINCOLN UNDERSTOOD THAT THE LIFE OF THE
ARTS...IS VERY CLOSE TO THE CENTER OF A NATION'S
PURPOSE; AND IS A TEST OF THE QUALITY OF A NATION'S
CIVILIZATION."
WELL, WE'RE HERE TO PAY TRIBUTE TO SOME
EXTRAORDINARY MEN AND WOMEN -- MEN AND WOMEN OF GENIUS
AND PASSION WHO ENRICH THAT QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR
AMERICA.
- 3 -
"MADE IN THE USA" HAS NEW MEANING TODAY -- FOR ALMOST
ALL THESE ARTISTS WERE BORN IN SMALL AMERICAN TOWNS;
TRAINED HERE IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY; THEN TURNED THEIR
UNIQUELY AMERICAN VISION TO A WIDE RANGE OF ARTISTIC
FIELDS. BECAUSE OF THEIR VISION, TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE
"SHEER AND PRICELESS PLEASURE" OF BEING AMERICAN.
- 4 -
FOR SOME, "BEING AMERICAN" MEANS BEING BORN INTO A
CERTAIN REGIONAL TRADITION WITH THE TALENT TO PRESERVE
THAT LEGACY, AND CARRY IT TO A-WIDER AUDIENCE. EARL
SCRUGGS BROUGHT THE FAST AND FURIOUS BANJO-PICKIN'
"LICKS" OF HIS "BLUEGRASS REVOLUTION" FROM FLINT HILL,
NC TO CARNEGIE HALL. DOWN THE ROAD IN NASHVILLE, FOR
OVER HALF A CENTURY A SPRIGHTLY CRACKER-BARREL
PHILOSOPHER NAMED MINNIE PEARL HAS BEEN DISPENSING
DOWN-HOME WISDOM AND A WHOLE LOT OF DOWN-DEEP LAUGHTER.
- 5 -
JAZZ PIANIST BILLY TAYLOR'S MUSIC, INCLUDING JAZZMOBILE
OUTREACH, "MAKES A JOYFUL NOISE" AND GIVES A SPECIAL
STREETWISE SWING TO THIS MOST AMERICAN FORM OF
EXPRESSION.
-
FOR SOME, "BEING AMERICAN" MEANS STRIVING To BRAND
THE BOLD SPIRIT OF THIS LAND ONTO WORK THAT IS
UNIVERSAL AND TIMELESS.
- 6 -
AMERICAN-BORN AND TRAINED MARILYN HORNE NOT ONLY SINGS
WITH THE PASSION AND PRECISION THAT EMBODY OPERA AT ITS
GRANDEST -- BUT SHE ALSO INTRODUCED COMPOSERS SUCH AS
HANDEL TO AUDIENCES HERE AT HOME. By ELEVATING
AMERICAN CHORAL MUSICAL TO THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF
EXCELLENCE, THE SWEEP OF ROBERT SHAW'S WORK HAS
PROCLAIMED THE MAJESTY OF GOD THROUGHOUT THIS NATION.
- 7 -
FOR SOME, "BEING AMERICAN" MEANS REACHING FROM
THEIR ROOTS TO TOUCH THE NATION ON A LARGER-THAN-LIFE
CANVAS. ROBERT WISE BRINGS THE PERSPECTIVE OF HIS
INDIANA CHILDHOOD TO THE CRAFTING OF MOVIES OF
IMAGINATION AND HUMANITY FROM "THE SOUND OF MUSIC" TO
"WEST SIDE STORY." AND WITH THE COURAGE AND SHEER
POWER OF HIS FIERCE TALENT, MISSISSIPPI'S JAMES EARL
JONES HAS STAMPED HIS PURELY AMERICAN MARK ON CLASSICAL
ROLES AND CREATED NEW CHARACTERS WHO EXPLORE MAN'S
QUEST FOR DIGNITY.
- 8 -
[ON A PERSONAL NOTE, WHEN I SAW "HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER"
AND "PATRIOT GAMES", I ENJOYED HIS PERFORMANCES AS
DIRECTOR OF THE CIA -- A ROLE I PLAYED MYSELF.]
FOR SOME, "BEING AMERICAN" MEANS FLOURISHING THIS
COUNTRY'S IMPATIENT EXUBERANCE IN THE FACE OF DUSTY
TRADITION. OUT OF ROBERT VENTURI'S GENIUS SPRANG THE
POST-MODERN MOVEMENT OF ARCHITECTURE: FOREVER ALTERING
THE WAY WE SEE THE CITIES AROUND US.
- 9 -
AND THE WRITINGS OF DENISE SCOTT BROWN, HIS WIFE AND
PARTNER, HAVE STIMULATED THE AMERICAN AWARENESS OF
ARCHITECTURE AS PUBLIC ART.
FOR SOME, BEING AMERICAN MEANS BEING PASSIONATE
STEWARDS OF THE ARTS, COMMITTED TO BRINGING THEATER,
PAINTING, DANCE, MUSIC AND so MUCH MORE TO ALL KINDS OF
AMERICANS ACROSS THIS COUNTRY.
- 10 -
MILLIONS HAVE BEEN STIRRED AND MOVED BY CULTURAL
PROGRAMMING LIKE "OMNIBUS," PART OF THE VIDEO TRAILS
BLAZED BY ROBERT SAUDEK, NOW CARETAKER TO TELEVISION'S
LEGACY AT THE MUSEUM OF BROADCASTING.
Two SPECIAL COMPANIES HAVE SET THE STANDARD IN
CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY. THEY GIVE HUNDREDS OF GRANTS
AND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS BUT, MOST IMPORTANTLY, THEY
GIVE THE EXAMPLE OF BELIEVING IN THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTS
FOR AMERICA.
- 11 -
THE AT&T FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INNOVATIVE PROJECTS ACROSS
THIS NATION, RANGING FROM TOURS BY DANCE COMPANIES AND
ETHNIC ARTISTS TO ORIGINAL DRAMA AND MUSIC COMPOSITION.
THE LILA WALLACE-READER'S DIGEST FUND AIDS AMERICAN
PERFORMING, VISUAL AND LITERARY ARTISTS WHO HAVE A
DREAM -- AND IT ALSO CARES FOR THE FUTURE, GENEROUSLY
FUNDING ARTS EDUCATION.
- 12 -
AND I WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT FOR A SPECIAL SALUTE TO
SOMEONE WHOSE WORK HAS INTRIGUED ME SINCE I FIRST MET
HIM HERE AT THE WHITE HOUSE A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO.
WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT BEING AMERICAN, NOTHING CAN CAPTURE
THE RICHNESS AND DEPTH OF THAT EXPERIENCE QUITE LIKE
NATIVE AMERICAN ART. NOT ONLY IS IT OUR OLDEST AND
PROUDEST TRADITION, BUT IN NATIVE AMERICAN SOCIETY ART
AND LIFE ARE STRANDS OF THE SAME CLOTH.
- 13 -
THE ANCIENT PATTERNS ON BLANKETS, THE DANCES, THE
COLORS -- ART IS AN INTEGRAL AND TIME-HONORED PART OF
DAILY LIFE. So I'M VERY HONORED TO SALUTE ALLAN
HOUSER. HIS HANDS TRANSFORM BRONZE AND STONE TO
CAPTURE THE TRUE MEANING OF THIS COUNTRY'S UNBROKEN
SPIRIT. HIS SCULPTURES ELOQUENTLY ECHO THIS NATION'S
HERITAGE OF PROUD APACHE CHIEFS -- AND SPEAK FOR THE
ESSENTIAL HUMANITY OF ALL AMERICANS.
- 14 -
I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT OUR NUMBER ONE GOAL FOR THE
21st CENTURY MUST BE EDUCATION. THE HIGH-TECH
CHALLENGES OF A GLOBAL MARKETPLACE WILL BE
OVERWHELMING. BUT AS WE EQUIP OUR KIDS WITH THE SKILLS
TO COMPETE, WE MUST ALSO HELP THEM DEVELOP AS COMPLETE
HUMAN BEINGS -- AND ONE WAY TO DO THIS IS THROUGH THE
ARTS. FOR WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF THE BEAUTY AND DEPTH OF
THE HUMAN SPIRIT -- OUR SUCCESSES ARE HOLLOW, AND OUR
LIVES LACKING.
= 15 -
As PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS WROTE: "I MUST STUDY POLITICS
THAT MY SONS MAY HAVE LIBERTY TO STUDY MATHEMATICS
AND PHILOSOPHY
IN ORDER TO GIVE THEIR CHILDREN A
RIGHT TO STUDY PAINTING, POETRY, MUSIC. " THAT IS WHY
WE CELEBRATE THESE MEN AND WOMEN TODAY.
CONGRATULATIONS -- AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GREAT TAPESTRY THAT IS AMERICAN
ART. Now, I'D LIKE TO ASK DR. RADICE [RAH-DEE-CHAY] TO
ASSIST ME IN PRESENTING THESE MEDALS.
# # # #
PRESENTATION OF NAT'L MEDALS OF THE ARTS \ EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1992 \ 12:00 P.M.
BARBARA AND I ARE PROUD TO BE HERE -- PROUD TO BE
PART OF AN AMERICA WHICH VALUES ARTS AS WELL AS
BUSINESS OR SCIENCE OR POLITICS. PRESIDENT KENNEDY
EXPRESSED so WELL THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS IDEAL WHEN HE
SAID: "ROOSEVELT AND LINCOLN UNDERSTOOD THAT THE LIFE
OF THE ARTS...IS VERY CLOSE TO THE CENTER OF A NATION'S
PURPOSE; AND IS A TEST OF THE QUALITY OF A NATION'S
CIVILIZATION."
- 2 -
WELL, WE'RE HERE TO PAY TRIBUTE TO SOME
EXTRAORDINARY MEN AND WOMEN -- MEN AND WOMEN OF GENIUS
AND PASSION WHO ENRICH THAT QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR
AMERICA. "MADE IN THE USA" HAS NEW MEANING TODAY -- FOR
ALMOST ALL THESE ARTISTS WERE BORN IN SMALL AMERICAN
TOWNS; TRAINED HERE IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY; THEN TURNED
THEIR UNIQUELY AMERICAN VISION TO A WIDE RANGE OF
ARTISTIC FIELDS. BECAUSE OF THEIR VISION, TODAY WE
CELEBRATE THE "SHEER AND PRICELESS PLEASURE" OF BEING
AMERICAN.
?
- 3 -
FOR SOME, "BEING AMERICAN" MEANS BEING BORN INTO A
CERTAIN REGIONAL TRADITION WITH THE TALENT TO PRESERVE
THAT LEGACY, AND CARRY IT TO A WIDER AUDIENCE. EARL
SCRUGGS BROUGHT THE FAST AND FURIOUS BANJO-PICKIN'
"LICKS" OF HIS "BLUEGRASS REVOLUTION" FROM FLINT HILL,
NC TO CARNEGIE HALL. DOWN THE ROAD IN NASHVILLE, FOR
OVER HALF A CENTURY A SPRIGHTLY CRACKER-BARREL
PHILOSOPHER NAMED MINNIE PEARL HAS BEEN DISPENSING
DOWN-HOME WISDOM AND A WHOLE LOT OF DOWN-DEEP LAUGHTER.
- 4 -
JAZZ PIANIST BILLY TAYLOR'S MUSIC, INCLUDING JAZZMOBILE
OUTREACH, "MAKES A JOYFUL NOISE" AND GIVES A SPECIAL
STREETWISE SWING TO THIS MOST AMERICAN FORM OF
EXPRESSION.
FOR SOME, "BEING AMERICAN" MEANS STRIVING TO BRAND
THE BOLD SPIRIT OF THIS LAND ONTO WORK THAT IS
UNIVERSAL AND TIMELESS.
- 5 -
AMERICAN-BORN AND TRAINED MARILYN HORNE NOT ONLY SINGS
WITH THE PASSION AND PRECISION THAT EMBODY OPERA AT ITS
GRANDEST -- BUT SHE ALSO INTRODUCED COMPOSERS SUCH AS
HANDEL TO AUDIENCES HERE AT HOME. BY ELEVATING
AMERICAN CHORAL MUSICAL TO THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF
EXCELLENCE, THE SWEEP OF ROBERT SHAW'S WORK HAS
PROCLAIMED THE MAJESTY OF GOD THROUGHOUT THIS NATION.
- 6 -
FOR SOME, "BEING AMERICAN" MEANS REACHING FROM
THEIR ROOTS TO TOUCH THE NATION ON A LARGER-THAN-LIFE
CANVAS. WITH THE COURAGE AND SHEER POWER OF HIS FIERCE
TALENT, MISSISSIPPI'S JAMES EARL JONES HAS STAMPED HIS
PURELY AMERICAN MARK ON CLASSICAL ROLES AND CREATED NEW
CHARACTERS WHO EXPLORE MAN'S QUEST FOR DIGNITY. ROBERT
WISE BRINGS THE PERSPECTIVE OF HIS INDIANA CHILDHOOD TO
THE CRAFTING OF MOVIES OF IMAGINATION AND HUMANITY FROM
"THE SOUND OF MUSIC" TO "WEST SIDE STORY."
- 7 -
FOR SOME, "BEING AMERICAN" MEANS FLOURISHING THIS
COUNTRY'S IMPATIENT EXUBERANCE IN THE FACE OF DUSTY
TRADITION. OUT OF ROBERT VENTURI'S GENIUS SPRANG THE
POST-MODERN MOVEMENT OF ARCHITECTURE: FOREVER ALTERING
THE WAY WE SEE THE CITIES AROUND US. AND THE WRITINGS
OF DENISE SCOTT BROWN, HIS WIFE AND PARTNER, HAVE
STIMULATED THE AMERICAN AWARENESS OF ARCHITECTURE AS
PUBLIC ART.
- 8 -
FOR SOME, BEING AMERICAN MEANS BEING PASSIONATE
STEWARDS OF THE ARTS, COMMITTED TO BRINGING THEATER,
PAINTING, DANCE, MUSIC AND so MUCH MORE TO ALL KINDS OF
AMERICANS ACROSS THIS COUNTRY. MILLIONS HAVE BEEN
STIRRED AND MOVED BY CULTURAL PROGRAMMING LIKE
"OMNIBUS," PART OF THE VIDEO TRAILS BLAZED BY ROBERT
SAUDEK, NOW CARETAKER TO TELEVISION'S LEGACY AT THE
MUSEUM OF BROADCASTING.
- 9 -
Two SPECIAL COMPANIES HAVE SET THE STANDARD IN
CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY. THEY GIVE HUNDREDS OF GRANTS
AND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS BUT, MOST IMPORTANTLY, THEY
GIVE THE EXAMPLE OF BELIEVING IN THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTS
FOR AMERICA. THE AT&T FOUNDATION SUP-PORTS INNOVATIVE
PROJECTS ACROSS THIS NATION, RANGING FROM TOURS BY
DANCE COMPANIES AND ETHNIC ARTISTS TO ORIGINAL DRAMA
AND MUSIC COMPOSITION.
- 10 -
THE LILA WALLACE-READER'S DIGEST FUND AIDS AMERICAN
PERFORMING, VISUAL AND LITERARY ARTISTS WHO HAVE A
DREAM -- AND IT ALSO CARES FOR THE FUTURE, GENEROUSLY
FUNDING ARTS EDUCATION.
AND I WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT FOR A SPECIAL SALUTE TO
SOMEONE WHOSE WORK HAS INTRIGUED ME SINCE I FIRST MET
HIM HERE AT THE WHITE HOUSE A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO.
- 11 -
WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT BEING AMERICAN, NOTHING CAN CAPTURE
THE RICHNESS AND DEPTH OF THAT EXPERIENCE QUITE LIKE
NATIVE AMERICAN ART. NOT ONLY IS IT OUR OLDEST AND
PROUDEST TRADITION, BUT IN NATIVE AMERICAN SOCIETY ART
AND LIFE ARE STRANDS OF THE SAME CLOTH. THE ANCIENT
PATTERNS ON BLANKETS, THE DANCES, THE COLORS -- ART IS
AN INTEGRAL AND TIME-HONORED PART OF DAILY LIFE. So
I'M VERY HONORED TO SALUTE ALLAN HOUSER.
- 12 -
HIS HANDS TRANSFORM BRONZE AND STONE TO CAPTURE THE
TRUE MEANING OF THIS COUNTRY'S UNBROKEN SPIRIT. HIS
SCULPTURES ELOQUENTLY ECHO THIS NATION'S HERITAGE OF
PROUD APACHE CHIEFS -- AND SPEAK FOR THE ESSENTIAL
HUMANITY OF ALL AMERICANS.
I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT OUR NUMBER ONE GOAL FOR THE
21st CENTURY MUST BE EDUCATION. THE HIGH-TECH
CHALLENGES OF A GLOBAL MARKETPLACE WILL BE
OVERWHELMING.
- 13 -
BUT AS WE EQUIP OUR KIDS WITH THE SKILLS TO COMPETE, WE
MUST ALSO HELP THEM DEVELOP AS COMPLETE HUMAN BEINGS
-- AND ONE WAY TO DO THIS IS THROUGH THE ARTS. FOR
WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF THE BEAUTY AND DEPTH OF THE HUMAN
SPIRIT --OUR SUCCESSES ARE HOLLOW, AND OUR LIVES
LACKING. As PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS WROTE: "I MUST STUDY
POLITICS ... THAT MY SONS MAY HAVE LIBERTY TO STUDY
MATHEMATICS AND PHILOSOPHY
...
IN ORDER TO GIVE THEIR
CHILDREN A RIGHT TO STUDY PAINTING, POETRY, MUSIC."
THAT IS WHY WE CELEBRATE THESE MEN AND WOMEN TODAY.
- 14 -
CONGRATULATIONS -- AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GREAT TAPESTRY THAT IS AMERICAN
ART. Now, I'D LIKE TO ASK ANN RADICE TO ASSIST ME IN
PRESENTING THESE MEDALS.
# # # #
PRESENTATION OF NAT'L MEDALS OF THE ARTS \ EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1992 \ 12:00 P.M.
BARBARA AND I ARE PROUD TO BE HERE -- PROUD TO BE
PART OF AN AMERICA WHICH VALUES ARTS AS WELL AS
BUSINESS OR SCIENCE OR POLITICS. PRESIDENT KENNEDY
EXPRESSED so WELL THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS IDEAL WHEN HE
SAID: "ROOSEVELT AND LINCOLN UNDERSTOOD THAT THE LIFE
OF THE ARTS...IS VERY CLOSE TO THE CENTER OF A NATION'S
PURPOSE; AND IS A TEST OF THE QUALITY OF A NATION'S
CIVILIZATION."
- 2 -
WELL, WE'RE HERE TO PAY TRIBUTE TO SOME
EXTRAORDINARY MEN AND WOMEN -- MEN AND WOMEN OF GENIUS
AND PASSION WHO ENRICH THAT QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR
AMERICA. "MADE IN THE USA" HAS NEW MEANING TODAY -- FOR
ALMOST ALL THESE ARTISTS WERE BORN IN SMALL AMERICAN
TOWNS; TRAINED HERE IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY; THEN TURNED
THEIR UNIQUELY AMERICAN VISION TO A WIDE RANGE OF
ARTISTIC FIELDS. BECAUSE OF THEIR VISION, TODAY WE
CELEBRATE THE "SHEER AND PRICELESS PLEASURE" OF BEING
AMERICAN.
3
- 3 -
FOR SOME, "BEING AMERICAN" MEANS BEING BORN INTO A
CERTAIN REGIONAL TRADITION WITH THE TALENT TO PRESERVE
THAT LEGACY, AND CARRY IT TO A WIDER AUDIENCE. EARL
SCRUGGS BROUGHT THE FAST AND FURIOUS BANJO-PICKIN
"LICKS" OF HIS "BLUEGRASS REVOLUTION" FROM FLINT HILL,
NC TO CARNEGIE HALL. DOWN THE ROAD IN NASHVILLE, FOR
OVER HALF A CENTURY A SPRIGHTLY CRACKER-BARREL
PHILOSOPHER NAMED MINNIE PEARL HAS BEEN DISPENSING
DOWN-HOME WISDOM AND A WHOLE LOT OF DOWN-DEEP LAUGHTER.
- 4 -
JAZZ PIANIST BILLY TAYLOR'S MUSIC, INCLUDING JAZZMOBILE
OUTREACH, "MAKES A JOYFUL NOISE" AND GIVES A SPECIAL
STREETWISE SWING TO THIS MOST AMERICAN FORM OF
EXPRESSION.
FOR SOME, "BEING AMERICAN" MEANS STRIVING TO BRAND
THE BOLD SPIRIT OF THIS LAND ONTO WORK THAT IS
UNIVERSAL AND TIMELESS.
- 5 -
AMERICAN-BORN AND TRAINED MARILYN HORNE NOT ONLY SINGS
WITH THE PASSION AND PRECISION THAT EMBODY OPERA AT ITS
GRANDEST -- BUT SHE ALSO INTRODUCED COMPOSERS SUCH AS
HANDEL TO AUDIENCES HERE AT HOME. BY ELEVATING
AMERICAN CHORAL MUSICAL TO THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF
EXCELLENCE, THE SWEEP OF ROBERT SHAW'S WORK HAS
PROCLAIMED THE MAJESTY OF GOD THROUGHOUT THIS NATION.
- 6 -
FOR SOME, "BEING AMERICAN" MEANS REACHING FROM
THEIR ROOTS TO TOUCH THE NATION ON A LARGER-THAN-LIFE
CANVAS. WITH THE COURAGE AND SHEER POWER OF HIS FIERCE
TALENT, MISSISSIPPI'S JAMES EARL JONES HAS STAMPED HIS
PURELY AMERICAN MARK ON CLASSICAL ROLES AND CREATED NEW
CHARACTERS WHO EXPLORE MAN'S QUEST FOR DIGNITY. ROBERT
WISE BRINGS THE PERSPECTIVE OF HIS INDIANA CHILDHOOD TO
THE CRAFTING OF MOVIES OF IMAGINATION AND HUMANITY FROM
"THE SOUND OF MUSIC" TO "WEST SIDE STORY."
- 7 -
FOR SOME, "BEING AMERICAN" MEANS FLOURISHING THIS
COUNTRY'S IMPATIENT EXUBERANCE IN THE FACE OF DUSTY
TRADITION. OUT OF ROBERT VENTURI'S GENIUS SPRANG THE
POST-MODERN MOVEMENT OF ARCHITECTURE: FOREVER ALTERING
THE WAY WE SEE THE CITIES AROUND US. AND THE WRITINGS
OF DENISE SCOTT BROWN, HIS WIFE AND PARTNER, HAVE
STIMULATED THE AMERICAN AWARENESS OF ARCHITECTURE AS
PUBLIC ART.
- 8 -
FOR SOME, BEING AMERICAN MEANS BEING PASSIONATE
STEWARDS OF THE ARTS, COMMITTED TO BRINGING THEATER,
PAINTING, DANCE, MUSIC AND so MUCH MORE TO ALL KINDS OF
AMERICANS ACROSS THIS COUNTRY. MILLIONS HAVE BEEN
STIRRED AND MOVED BY CULTURAL PROGRAMMING LIKE
"OMNIBUS," PART OF THE VIDEO TRAILS BLAZED BY ROBERT
SAUDEK, NOW CARETAKER TO TELEVISION'S LEGACY AT THE
MUSEUM OF BROADCASTING.
- 9 .
Two SPECIAL COMPANIES HAVE SET THE STANDARD IN
CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY. THEY GIVE HUNDREDS OF GRANTS
AND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS BUT, MOST IMPORTANTLY, THEY
GIVE THE EXAMPLE OF BELIEVING IN THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTS
FOR AMERICA. THE AT&T FOUNDATION SUP-PORTS INNOVATIVE
PROJECTS ACROSS THIS NATION, RANGING FROM TOURS BY
DANCE COMPANIES AND ETHNIC ARTISTS TO ORIGINAL DRAMA
AND MUSIC COMPOSITION.
- 10 -
THE LILA WALLACE-READER'S DIGEST FUND AIDS AMERICAN
PERFORMING, VISUAL AND LITERARY ARTISTS WHO HAVE A
DREAM -- AND IT ALSO CARES FOR THE FUTURE, GENEROUSLY
FUNDING ARTS EDUCATION.
AND I WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT FOR A SPECIAL SALUTE TO
SOMEONE WHOSE WORK HAS INTRIGUED ME SINCE I FIRST MET
HIM HERE AT THE WHITE HOUSE A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO.
- 11 -
WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT BEING AMERICAN, NOTHING CAN CAPTURE
THE RICHNESS AND DEPTH OF THAT EXPERIENCE QUITE LIKE
NATIVE AMERICAN ART. NOT ONLY IS IT OUR OLDEST AND
PROUDEST TRADITION, BUT IN NATIVE AMERICAN SOCIETY ART
AND LIFE ARE STRANDS OF THE SAME CLOTH. THE ANCIENT
PATTERNS ON BLANKETS, THE DANCES, THE COLORS -- ART IS
AN INTEGRAL AND TIME-HONORED PART OF DAILY LIFE. So
I'M VERY HONORED TO SALUTE ALLAN HOUSER.
- 12 -
HIS HANDS TRANSFORM BRONZE AND STONE TO CAPTURE THE
TRUE MEANING OF THIS COUNTRY'S UNBROKEN SPIRIT. HIS
SCULPTURES ELOQUENTLY ECHO THIS NATION'S HERITAGE OF
PROUD APACHE CHIEFS -- AND SPEAK FOR THE ESSENTIAL
HUMANITY OF ALL AMERICANS.
I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT OUR NUMBER ONE GOAL FOR THE
21st CENTURY MUST BE EDUCATION. THE HIGH-TECH
CHALLENGES OF A GLOBAL MARKETPLACE WILL BE
OVERWHELMING.
- 13 -
BUT AS WE EQUIP OUR KIDS WITH THE SKILLS TO COMPETE, WE
MUST ALSO HELP THEM DEVELOP AS COMPLETE HUMAN BEINGS
-- AND ONE WAY TO DO THIS IS THROUGH THE ARTS. FOR
WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF THE BEAUTY AND DEPTH OF THE HUMAN
SPIRIT --OUR SUCCESSES ARE HOLLOW, AND OUR LIVES
LACKING. As PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS WROTE: "I MUST STUDY
POLITICS ... THAT MY SONS MAY HAVE LIBERTY TO STUDY
MATHEMATICS AND PHILOSOPHY
...
IN ORDER TO GIVE THEIR
CHILDREN A RIGHT TO STUDY PAINTING, POETRY, MUSIC."
THAT IS WHY WE CELEBRATE THESE MEN AND WOMEN TODAY.
- 14 - -
CONGRATULATIONS -- AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GREAT TAPESTRY THAT IS AMERICAN
ART. Now, I'D LIKE TO ASK ANN RADICE TO ASSIST ME IN
PRESENTING THESE MEDALS.
# # # #
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
7/20/92
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
July 17, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
2 JUL 17 OK/ P3: 49
THROUGH:
DAN McGROARTY Mucr
CA7
FROM:
BETH HINCHLIFFE
SUBJECT:
NATIONAL MEDAL OF THE ARTS LUNCHEON
On Wednesday, July 22, at 11:45 a.m., you will address and
participate in a ceremony to award the National Medal of the
Arts. The event will take place in the East Room; afterwards,
you will host a luncheon in the State Dining Room.
The remarks (7 minutes, cards) praise each of the award
winners as trailblazers who have found their own unique ways to
bring the American spirit to their work.
Monday-Andey J.
(Hinchliffe/Gershowitz)
July 15, 1992
10 a.m.
MEDALS Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL MEDALS OF THE ARTS
EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 1992
Barbara and I are proud to be here -- proud to be part of an
America which values arts as well as business or science or poli-
tics. President Kennedy expressed so well the importance of this
ideal when he said: "Roosevelt and Lincoln understood that the
life of the arts is very close to the center of a nation's pur-
pose; and is a test of the quality of a nation's civilization."
Well, we're here to pay tribute to some extraordinary men
and women -- men and women of genius and passion who enrich that
quality of life in our America. "Made in the USA" has new meaning
today -- for almost all these artists were born in small American
towns; trained here in their own country; then turned their
uniquely American vision to a wide range of artistic fields.
Because of their vision, today we celebrate the "sheer and
priceless pleasure" of being American.
For some, "being American" means being born into a certain
regional tradition with the talent to preserve that legacy, and
carry it to a wider audience. Earl Scruggs brought the fast and
furious banjo-pickin' "licks" of his "bluegrass revolution" from
Flint Hill, NC to Carnegie Hall. Down the road in Nashville, for
over half a century a sprightly cracker-barrel philosopher named
Minnie Pearl has been dispensing down-home wisdom and a whole lot
of down-deep laughter. Jazz pianist Billy Taylor's music, inclu-
ding Jazzmobile Outreach, "makes a joyful noise" and gives a spe-
2
cial streetwise swing to this most American form of expression.
For some, "being American" means striving to brand the bold
spirit of this land onto work that is universal and timeless.
American-born and trained Marilyn Horne not only sings with the
passion and precision that embody opera at its grandest -- but
she also introduced composers such as Handel to audiences here at
home. By elevating American choral musical to the highest levels
of excellence, the sweep of Robert Shaw's work has proclaimed the
majesty of God throughout this nation.
For some, "being American" means reaching from their roots
to touch the nation on a larger-than-life canvas. With the
courage and sheer power of his fierce talent, Mississippi's James
Earl Jones has stamped his purely American mark on classical
roles and created new characters who explore man's quest for
dignity. Robert Wise brings the perspective of his Indiana
childhood to the crafting of movies of imagination and humanity
from "The Sound of Music" to "West Side Story."
For some, "being American" means flourishing this country's
impatient exuberance in the face of dusty tradition. Out of Rob-
ert Venturi's genius sprang the Post-Modern movement of architec-
ture: forever altering the way we see the cities around us. And
the writings of Denise Scott Brown, his wife and partner, have
stimulated the American awareness of architecture as public art.
For some, being American means being passionate stewards of
the arts, committed to bringing theater, painting, dance, music
and so much more to all kinds of Americans across this country.
3
Millions have been stirred and moved by cultural programming like
"Omnibus," part of the video trails blazed by Robert Saudek, now
caretaker to television's legacy at the Museum of Broadcasting.
Two special companies have set the standard in corporate
philanthropy. They give hundreds of grants and millions of
dollars but, most importantly, they give the example of believing
in the importance of arts for America. The AT&T Foundation sup-
ports innovative projects across this nation, ranging from tours
by dance companies and ethnic artists to original drama and music
composition. The Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund aids American
performing, visual and literary artists who have a dream -- and
it also cares for the future, generously funding arts education.
And I want to take a moment for a special salute to someone
whose work has intrigued me since I first met him here at the
White House a couple of years ago. When you talk about being
American, nothing can capture the richness and depth of that
experience quite like Native American art. Not only is it our
oldest and proudest tradition, but in Native American society art
and life are strands of the same cloth. The ancient patterns on
blankets, the dances, the colors -- art is an integral and time-
honored part of daily life. So I'm very honored to salute Allan
Houser. His hands transform bronze and stone to capture the true
meaning of this country's unbroken spirit. His sculptures
eloquently echo this nation's heritage of proud Apache chiefs --
and speak for the essential humanity of all Americans.
I firmly believe that our number one goal for the 21st
4
century must be education. The high-tech challenges of a global
marketplace will be overwhelming. But as we equip our kids with
the skills to compete, we must also help them develop as complete
human beings -- and one way to do this is through the arts. For
without knowledge of the beauty and depth of the human spirit
:
our successes are hollow, and our lives lacking. As President
John Adams wrote: "I must study politics
that my sons may
have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy
in order to
give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music." 99
That is why we celebrate these men and women today.
Congratulations -- and thank you for your contributions to
the great tapestry that is American art. Now, I'd like to ask
Ann Radice to assist me in presenting these medals.
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
7/17/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: ---
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NATIONAL MEDAL OF THE ARTS LUNCHEON
SUBJECT:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 - 11:45 A.M.
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
ROLLINS
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
FIRESTONE
REMARKS:
THE ATTACHED HAS BEEN FORWARDED TO THE PRESIDENT.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
12 JUL 17 P3:49
July 17, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAN McGROARTY Mur
FROM:
BETH HINCHLIFFE
SUBJECT:
NATIONAL MEDAL OF THE ARTS LUNCHEON
On Wednesday, July 22, at 11:45 a.m., you will address and
participate in a ceremony to award the National Medal of the
Arts. The event will take place in the East Room; afterwards,
you will host a luncheon in the State Dining Room.
The remarks (7 minutes, cards) praise each of the award
winners as trailblazers who have found their own unique ways to
bring the American spirit to their work.
(Hinchliffe/Gershowitz)
July 15, 1992 10 a.m.
MEDALS Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL MEDALS OF THE ARTS
EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 1992
Barbara and I are proud to be here -- proud to be part of an
America which values arts as well as business or science or poli-
tics. President Kennedy expressed so well the importance of this
ideal when he said: "Roosevelt and Lincoln understood that the
life of the arts. is very close to the center of a nation's pur-
pose; and is a test of the quality of a nation's civilization."
Well, we're here to pay tribute to some extraordinary men
and women -- men and women of genius and passion who enrich that
quality of life in our America. "Made in the USA" has new meaning
today -- for almost all these artists were born in small American
towns; trained here in their own country; then turned their
uniquely American vision to a wide range of artistic fields.
Because of their vision, today we celebrate the "sheer and
priceless pleasure" of being American.
For some, "being American" means being born into a certain
regional tradition with the talent to preserve that legacy, and
carry it to a wider audience. Earl Scruggs brought the fast and
furious banjo-pickin' "licks" of his "bluegrass revolution" from
Flint Hill, NC to Carnegie Hall. Down the road in Nashville, for
over half a century a sprightly cracker-barrel philosopher named
Minnie Pearl has been dispensing down-home wisdom and a whole lot
of down-deep laughter. Jazz pianist Billy Taylor's music, inclu-
ding Jazzmobile Outreach, "makes a joyful noise" and gives a spe-
2
cial streetwise swing to this most American form of expression.
For some, "being American" means striving to brand the bold
spirit of this land onto work that is universal and timeless.
American-born and trained Marilyn Horne not only sings with the
passion and precision that embody opera at its grandest -- but
she also introduced composers such as Handel to audiences here at
home. By elevating American choral musical to the highest levels
of excellence, the sweep of Robert Shaw's work has proclaimed the
majesty of God throughout this nation.
For some, "being American" means reaching from their roots
to touch the nation on a larger-than-life canvas. With the
courage and sheer power of his fierce talent, Mississippi's James
Earl Jones has stamped his purely American mark on classical
roles and created new characters who explore man's quest for
dignity. Robert Wise brings the perspective of his Indiana
childhood to the crafting of movies of imagination and humanity
from "The Sound of Music" to "West Side Story."
For some, "being American" means flourishing this country's
impatient exuberance in the face of dusty tradition. Out of Rob-
ert Venturi's genius sprang the Post-Modern movement of architec-
ture: forever altering the way we see the cities around us. And
the writings of Denise Scott Brown, his wife and partner, have
stimulated the American awareness of architecture as public art.
For some, being American means being passionate stewards of
the arts, committed to bringing theater, painting, dance, music
and SO much more to all kinds of Americans across this country.
3
Millions have been stirred and moved by cultural programming like
"Omnibus," part of the video trails blazed by Robert Saudek, now
caretaker to television's legacy at the Museum of Broadcasting.
Two special companies have set the standard in corporate
philanthropy. They give hundreds of grants and millions of
dollars but, most importantly, they give the example of believing
in the importance of arts for America. The AT&T Foundation sup-
ports innovative projects across this nation, ranging from tours
by dance companies and ethnic artists to original drama and music
composition. The Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund aids American
performing, visual and literary artists who have a dream -- and
it also cares for the future, generously funding arts education.
And I want to take a moment for a special salute to someone
whose work has intrigued me since I first met him here at the
White House a couple of years ago. When you talk about being
American, nothing can capture the richness and depth of that
experience quite like Native American art. Not only is it our
oldest and proudest tradition, but in Native American society art
and life are strands of the same cloth. The ancient patterns on
blankets, the dances, the colors -- art is an integral and time-
honored part of daily life. So I'm very honored to salute Allan
Houser. His hands transform bronze and stone to capture the true
meaning of this country's unbroken spirit. His sculptures
eloquently echo this nation's heritage of proud Apache chiefs --
and speak for the essential humanity of all Americans.
I firmly believe that our number one goal for the 21st
4
century must be education. The high-tech challenges of a global
marketplace will be overwhelming. But as we equip our kids with
the skills to compete, we must also help them develop as complete
human beings -- and one way to do this is through the arts. For
without knowledge of the beauty and depth of the human spirit --
our successes are hollow, and our lives lacking. As President
John Adams wrote: "I must study politics
...
that my sons may
have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy
in order to
give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music."
That is why we celebrate these men and women today.
Congratulations --- and thank you for your contributions to
the great tapestry that is American art. Now, I'd like to ask
Ann Radice to assist me in presenting these medals.
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SUBJECT:
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SKINNER
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MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
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CALIO
YEUTTER
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL MEDALS OF THE ARTS
EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 1992
Barbara and I are proud to be here -- proud to be part of an
the
America which values arts as well as business or science or poli
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tice. President Kennedy expressed so well the importance of this
ideal when he said: "Roosevelt and Lincoln understood that the
life of the arts...is very close to the center of a nation's pur-
pose; and is a test of the quality of a nation's civilization."
Well, we're here to pay tribute to some extraordinary men
and women -- men and women of genius and passion who enrich that
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quality of life in our America "Made in the USA has new meaning
place
today for almost all these artists were born in small American
for This
towns trained here in their own country, then turned their
uniquely American vision to a wide range of artistic fields.
setting
Because of their vision, today we celebrate the "sheer and
priceless pleasure" of being American.
For some, "being American" means being born into a certain
regional tradition with the talent to preserve that legacy, and
carry it to a wider audience. Earl Scruggs has brought the fast
and furious banjo-pickin' "licks" of his "bluegrass revolution"
from Flint Hill, NC to Carnegie Hall. Down the road in Nashville,
for over half a century a sprightly cracker-barrel philosopher
named Minnie Pearl has been dispensing down-home wisdom and a
whole lot of down-deep laughter. Mid jazz pianist Billy Taylor's
music, including Jazzmobile Outreach, "makes a joyful noise" and
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gives a special streetwise swing to this most American form of
expression.
For some, "being American" means striving to brand the bold
spirit of this land onto work that is universal and timeless.
American-born and trained Marilyn Horne not only sings with the
passion and precision that embody opera at its grandest -- but
she also introduced composers such as Handel to audiences here at
home. By elevating American choral musical to the highest levels
of excellence, the sweep of Robert Shaw's work has proclaimed the
majesty of God throughout this nation.
For some, "being American" means reaching from their roots
to touch the nation on a larger-than-life canvas. With the
courage and sheer power of his fierce talent, Mississippi's James
where
Earl Jones has stamped his purely American mark on classical
roles and created new characters who explore man's quest for
dignity. Robert wise brings the perspective of his Indiana
childhood to the crafting of movies of imagination and humanity
from "The sound of Music" to "West Side Story."
meaning?
For some, "being American" means flourishing this country's
impatient exuberance in the face of dusty tradition. Out of Rob-
ert Venturi's genius sprang the Post-Modern movement of architec-
ture: forever altering the way we see the cities around us. And
the writings of Denise Scott Brown, his wife and partner, have
stimulated the American awareness of architecture as public art.
For some, being American means being passionate stewards of
the arts, committed to bringing theater, painting, dance, music
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and so much more to all kinds or Americans across this country.
Millions have been stirred and moved by cultural programming like
"Omnibus," part of the video trails blazed by Robert Saudek, now
caretaker to television's legacy at the Museum of Broadcasting.
Two special companies have set the standard in corporate
philanthropy. They give hundreds of grants and millions of
dollars but, most importantly, they give the example of believing
in the importance of arts for America. The AT&T Foundation sup-
ports innovative projects across this nation, ranging from tours
by dance companies and ethnic artists to original drama and music
composition. The Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund aids American
performing, visual and literary artists who have a dream -- and
it also cares for the future, generously funding arts education.
Before closes,
And I want to take a moment for a special salute to someone
whose work has intrigued me since I first met him here at the
White House a couple of years ago. When you talk about being
American, nothing can capture the richness and depth of that
experience quite like Native American art. Not only is it our
oldest and proudest tradition, but in Native American society art
and life are strands of the same cloth. The ancient patterns on
blankets, the dances, the colors -- art is an integral and time-
honored part of daily life. So I'm very honored to salute Allan
Houser. His hands transform bronze and stone to capture the true
meaning of this country's unbroken spirit. His sculptures
eloquently echo this nation's heritage of proud Apache chiefs --
and speak for the essential humanity of all Americans.
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4
I firmly believe that our number one goal for the 21st
century must be education. The high-tech challenges of a global
marketplace will be overwhelming. But as we equip our kids with
the skills to compete, we must also help them develop as complete
human beings -- and one way to do this is through the arts. For
without knowledge of the beauty and depth of the human spirit --
our successes are hollow, and our lives lacking. As President
John Adams wrote: "I must study politics
that my sons may
have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy
in order to
give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music."
That is why we celebrate these men and women today.
Congratulations -- and thank you for your contributions to
the great tapestry that is American art, Now, I'd like to ask
Ann Radice to assist me in presenting these medals.
#
#
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DATE:
7/15/92
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESENTATION OF NAT'L MEDAL OF THE ARTS
SUBJECT:
EAST ROOM - WED. 7/22/92
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
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MOORE
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PETERSMEYER
NC
BRADY
PORTER N/C
BROMLEY
SMITH
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YEUTTER
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DEMAREST
PROVOST
T
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MCGROARTY
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RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Hinchliffe/Gershowitz)
July 15, 1992
10 a.m.
2 JUL i5 P2: 42
MEDALS Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL MEDALS OF THE ARTS
EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 1992
Barbara and I are proud to be here -- proud to be part of an
America which values arts as well as business or science or poli-
tics. President Kennedy expressed so well the importance of this
ideal when he said: "Roosevelt and Lincoln understood that the
life of the arts...is very close to the center of a nation's pur-
pose; and is a test of the quality of a nation's civilization."
Well, we're here to pay tribute to some extraordinary men
and women -- men and women of genius and passion who enrich that
quality of life in our America. "Made in the USA" has new meaning
today -- for almost all these artists were born in small American
towns; trained here in their own country; then turned their
uniquely American vision to a wide range of artistic fields.
Because of their vision, today we celebrate the "sheer and
priceless pleasure" of being American.
For some, "being American" means being born into a certain
regional tradition with the talent to preserve that legacy, and
carry it to a wider audience. Earl Scruggs has brought the fast
and furious banjo-pickin' "licks" of his "bluegrass revolution"
from Flint Hill, NC to Carnegie Hall. Down the road in Nashville,
for over half a century a sprightly cracker-barrel philosopher
named Minnie Pearl has been dispensing down-home wisdom and a
whole lot of down-deep laughter. And jazz pianist Billy Taylor's
music, including Jazzmobile Outreach, "makes a joyful noise" and
2
gives a special streetwise swing to this most American form of
expression.
For some, "being American" means striving to brand the bold
spirit of this land onto work that is universal and timeless.
American-born and trained Marilyn Horne not only sings with the
passion and precision that embody opera at its grandest -- but
she also introduced composers such as Handel to audiences here at
home. By elevating American choral musical to the highest levels
of excellence, the sweep of Robert Shaw's work has proclaimed the
majesty of God throughout this nation.
For some, "being American" means reaching from their roots
to touch the nation on a larger-than-life canvas. With the
courage and sheer power of his fierce talent, Mississippi's James
Earl Jones has stamped his purely American mark on classical
roles and created new characters who explore man's quest for
dignity. Robert Wise brings the perspective of his Indiana
childhood to the crafting of movies of imagination and humanity
from "The Sound of Music" to "West Side Story."
For some, "being American" means flourishing this country's
impatient exuberance in the face of dusty tradition. Out of Rob-
ert Venturi's genius sprang the Post-Modern movement of architec-
ture: forever altering the way we see the cities around us. And
the writings of Denise Scott Brown, his wife and partner, have
stimulated the American awareness of architecture as public art.
For some, being American means being passionate stewards of
the arts, committed to bringing theater, painting, dance, music
3
and so much more to all kinds of Americans across this country.
Millions have been stirred and moved by cultural programming like
"Omnibus," part of the video trails blazed by Robert Saudek, now
caretaker to television's legacy at the Museum of Broadcasting.
Two special companies have set the standard in corporate
philanthropy. They give hundreds of grants and millions of
dollars but, most importantly, they give the example of believing
in the importance of arts for America. The AT&T Foundation sup-
ports innovative projects across this nation, ranging from tours
by dance companies and ethnic artists to original drama and music
composition. The Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund aids American
performing, visual and literary artists who have a dream -- and
it also cares for the future, generously funding arts education.
And I want to take a moment for a special salute to someone
whose work has intrigued me since I first met him here at the
White House a couple of years ago. When you talk about being
American, nothing can capture the richness and depth of that
experience quite like Native American art. Not only is it our
oldest and proudest tradition, but in Native American society art
and life are strands of the same cloth. The ancient patterns on
blankets, the dances, the colors -- art is an integral and time-
honored part of daily life. So I'm very honored to salute Allan
Houser. His hands transform bronze and stone to capture the true
meaning of this country's unbroken spirit. His sculptures
eloquently echo this nation's heritage of proud Apache chiefs --
and speak for the essential humanity of all Americans.
4
I firmly believe that our number one goal for the 21st
century must be education. The high-tech challenges of a global
marketplace will be overwhelming. But as we equip our kids with
the skills to compete, we must also help them develop as complete
human beings -- and one way to do this is through the arts. For
without knowledge of the beauty and depth of the human spirit --
our successes are hollow, and our lives lacking. As President
John Adams wrote: "I must study politics
that my sons may
have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy
in order to
give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music. "
That is why we celebrate these men and women today.
Congratulations -- and thank you for your contributions to
the great tapestry that is American art. Now, I'd like to ask
Ann Radice to assist me in presenting these medals.
#
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
92 JUL 17 A10: 20
July 16, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Presentation of National
Medal of the Arts
We have reviewed the attached presidential remarks and
have no suggested comments from a policy standpoint. We
approve of the draft in its present form.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
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DATE:
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESENTATION OF NAT'L MEDAL OF THE ARTS
SUBJECT:
EAST ROOM WED. 7/22/92
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
R
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
SMITH
CALIO
YEUTTER
DEMAREST
PROVOST
P
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
FIRESTONE
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 p.m., THURSDAY, JULY 16, with a copy
to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
no Comment
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Hinchliffe/Gershowitz)
July 15, 1992
10 a.m.
2 JUL15 P2: 42
MEDALS Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL MEDALS OF THE ARTS
EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 1992
Barbara and I are proud to be here -- proud to be part of an
America which values arts as well as business or science or poli-
tics. President Kennedy expressed so well the importance of this
ideal when he said: "Roosevelt and Lincoln understood that the
life of the arts is very close to the center of a nation's pur-
pose; and is a test of the quality of a nation's civilization."
Well, we're here to pay tribute to some extraordinary men
and women -- men and women of genius and passion who enrich that
quality of life in our America. "Made in the USA" has new meaning
today -- for almost all these artists were born in small American
towns; trained here in their own country; then turned their
uniquely American vision to a wide range of artistic fields.
Because of their vision, today we celebrate the "sheer and
priceless pleasure" of being American.
For some, "being American" means being born into a certain
regional tradition with the talent to preserve that legacy, and
carry it to a wider audience. Earl Scruggs has brought the fast
and furious banjo-pickin' "licks" of his "bluegrass revolution"
from Flint Hill, NC to Carnegie Hall. Down the road in Nashville,
for over half a century a sprightly cracker-barrel philosopher
named Minnie Pearl has been dispensing down-home wisdom and a
whole lot of down-deep laughter. And jazz pianist Billy Taylor's
music, including Jazzmobile Outreach, "makes a joyful noise" and
2
gives a special streetwise swing to this most American form of
expression.
For some, "being American" means striving to brand the bold
spirit of this land onto work that is universal and timeless.
American-born and trained Marilyn Horne not only sings with the
passion and precision that embody opera at its grandest -- but
she also introduced composers such as Handel to audiences here at
home. By elevating American choral musical to the highest levels
of excellence, the sweep of Robert Shaw's work has proclaimed the
majesty of God throughout this nation.
For some, "being American" means reaching from their roots
to touch the nation on a larger-than-life canvas. With the
courage and sheer power of his fierce talent, Mississippi's James
Earl Jones has stamped his purely American mark on classical
roles and created new characters who explore man's quest for
dignity. Robert Wise brings the perspective of his Indiana
childhood to the crafting of movies of imagination and humanity
from "The Sound of Music" to "West Side Story."
For some, "being American" means flourishing this country's
impatient exuberance in the face of dusty tradition. Out of Rob-
ert Venturi's genius sprang the Post-Modern movement of architec-
ture: forever altering the way we see the cities around us. And
the writings of Denise Scott Brown, his wife and partner, have
stimulated the American awareness of architecture as public art.
For some, being American means being passionate stewards of
the arts, committed to bringing theater, painting, dance, music
3
and so much more to all kinds of Americans across this country.
Millions have been stirred and moved by cultural programming like
"Omnibus," part of the video trails blazed by Robert Saudek, now
caretaker to television's legacy at the Museum of Broadcasting.
Two special companies have set the standard in corporate
philanthropy. They give hundreds of grants and millions of
dollars but, most importantly, they give the example of believing
in the importance of arts for America. The AT&T Foundation sup-
ports innovative projects across this nation, ranging from tours
by dance companies and ethnic artists to original drama and music
composition. The Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund aids American
performing, visual and literary artists who have a dream -- and
it also cares for the future, generously funding arts education.
And I want to take a moment for a special salute to someone
whose work has intrigued me since I first met him here at the
White House a couple of years ago. When you talk about being
American, nothing can capture the richness and depth of that
experience quite like Native American art. Not only is it our
oldest and proudest tradition, but in Native American society art
and life are strands of the same cloth. The ancient patterns on
blankets, the dances, the colors -- art is an integral and time-
honored part of daily life. So I'm very honored to salute Allan
Houser. His hands transform bronze and stone to capture the true
meaning of this country's unbroken spirit. His sculptures
eloquently echo this nation's heritage of proud Apache chiefs
I
and speak for the essential humanity of all Americans.
4
I firmly believe that our number one goal for the 21st
century must be education. The high-tech challenges of a global
marketplace will be overwhelming. But as we equip our kids with
the skills to compete, we must also help them develop as complete
human beings -- and one way to do this is through the arts. For
without knowledge of the beauty and depth of the human spirit --
our successes are hollow, and our lives lacking. As President
John Adams wrote: "I must study politics
that my sons may
have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy
in order to
give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music."
That is why we celebrate these men and women today.
Congratulations -- and thank you for your contributions to
the great tapestry that is American art. Now, I'd like to ask
Ann Radice to assist me in presenting these medals.
#
#
#
#
Absolutely magnificient speech
Beautiful
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(Hinchliffe/Gershowitz)
Janiee
July 15, 1992
10
a.m.
MEDALS Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL MEDALS OF THE ARTS
EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 1992
Barbara and I are proud to be here -- proud to be part of an
America which values arts as well as business or science or poli-
would quote
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tics. President Kennedy expressed so well the importance of this
ideal when he said: "Roosevelt and Lincoln understood that the
life
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is very close to the center of a nation's pur-
pose; and is a test of the quality of a nation's civilization."
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Well, we're here to pay tribute to some extraordinary men
good that as would
and women -- men and women of genius and passion who enrich that
quality of life in our America. "Made in the USA" has new meaning
today -- for almost all these artists were born in small American
1
towns; trained here in their own country; then turned their
uniquely American vision to a wide range of artistic fields.
Because of their vision, today we celebrate the "sheer and
priceless pleasure" of being American.
For some, "being American" means being born into a certain
regional tradition with the talent to preserve that legacy, and
carry it to a wider audience. Earl Scruggs has brought the fast
and furious banjo-pickin' "licks" of his "bluegrass revolution"
from Flint Hill, NC to Carnegie Hall. Down the road in Nashville,
for over half a century a sprightly cracker-barrel philosopher
named Minnie Pearl has been dispensing down-home wisdom and a
whole lot of down-deep laughter. And jazz pianist Billy Taylor's
music, including Jazzmobile Outreach, "makes a joyful noise" and
Document No. 338437ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
92 JUL 17 A 9 : 36
DATE:
7/15/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: THURS. 7/16/92 4:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESENTATION OF NAT'L MEDAL OF THE ARTS
SUBJECT:
EAST ROOM - WED. 7/22/92
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
R
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
>
BROMLEY
SMITH
CALIO
YEUTTER
DEMAREST
PROVOST
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
>
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
FIRESTONE
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 p.m., THURSDAY, JULY 16, with a copy
to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
No comment
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Hinchliffe/Gershowitz)
July 15, 1992
10 a.m.
2 JUL i5 P2: 42
MEDALS Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL MEDALS OF THE ARTS
EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 1992
Barbara and I are proud to be here -- proud to be part of an
America which values arts as well as business or science or poli-
tics. President Kennedy expressed so well the importance of this
ideal when he said: "Roosevelt and Lincoln understood that the
life of the arts is very close to the center of a nation's pur-
pose; and is a test of the quality of a nation's civilization."
Well, we're here to pay tribute to some extraordinary men
and women -- men and women of genius and passion who enrich that
quality of life in our America. "Made in the USA" has new meaning
today -- for almost all these artists were born in small American
towns; trained here in their own country; then turned their
uniquely American vision to a wide range of artistic fields.
Because of their vision, today we celebrate the "sheer and
priceless pleasure" of being American.
For some, "being American" means being born into a certain
regional tradition with the talent to preserve that legacy, and
carry it to a wider audience. Earl Scruggs has brought the fast
and furious banjo-pickin' "licks" of his "bluegrass revolution"
from Flint Hill, NC to Carnegie Hall. Down the road in Nashville,
for over half a century a sprightly cracker-barrel philosopher
named Minnie Pearl has been dispensing down-home wisdom and a
whole lot of down-deep laughter. And jazz pianist Billy Taylor's
music, including Jazzmobile Outreach, "makes a joyful noise" and
2
gives a special streetwise swing to this most American form of
expression.
For some, "being American" means striving to brand the bold
spirit of this land onto work that is universal and timeless.
American-born and trained Marilyn Horne not only sings with the
passion and precision that embody opera at its grandest -- but
she also introduced composers such as Handel to audiences here at
home. By elevating American choral musical to the highest levels
of excellence, the sweep of Robert Shaw's work has proclaimed the
majesty of God throughout this nation.
For some, "being American" means reaching from their roots
to touch the nation on a larger-than-life canvas. With the
courage and sheer power of his fierce talent, Mississippi's James
Earl Jones has stamped his purely American mark on classical
roles and created new characters who explore man's quest for
dignity. Robert Wise brings the perspective of his Indiana
childhood to the crafting of movies of imagination and humanity
from "The Sound of Music" to "West Side Story."
For some, "being American" means flourishing this country's
impatient exuberance in the face of dusty tradition. Out of Rob-
ert Venturi's genius sprang the Post-Modern movement of architec-
ture: forever altering the way we see the cities around us. And
the writings of Denise Scott Brown, his wife and partner, have
stimulated the American awareness of architecture as public art.
For some, being American means being passionate stewards of
the arts, committed to bringing theater, painting, dance, music
3
and so much more to all kinds of Americans across this country.
Millions have been stirred and moved by cultural programming like
"Omnibus," part of the video trails blazed by Robert Saudek, now
caretaker to television's legacy at the Museum of Broadcasting.
Two special companies have set the standard in corporate
philanthropy. They give hundreds of grants and millions of
dollars but, most importantly, they give the example of believing
in the importance of arts for America. The AT&T Foundation sup-
ports innovative projects across this nation, ranging from tours
by dance companies and ethnic artists to original drama and music
composition. The Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund aids American
performing, visual and literary artists who have a dream -- and
it also cares for the future, generously funding arts education.
And I want to take a moment for a special salute to someone
whose work has intrigued me since I first met him here at the
White House a couple of years ago. When you talk about being
American, nothing can capture the richness and depth of that
experience quite like Native American art. Not only is it our
oldest and proudest tradition, but in Native American society art
and life are strands of the same cloth. The ancient patterns on
blankets, the dances, the colors -- art is an integral and time-
honored part of daily life. So I'm very honored to salute Allan
Houser. His hands transform bronze and stone to capture the true
meaning of this country's unbroken spirit. His sculptures
eloquently echo this nation's heritage of proud Apache chiefs
:
and speak for the essential humanity of all Americans.
4
I firmly believe that our number one goal for the 21st
century must be education. The high-tech challenges of a global
marketplace will be overwhelming. But as we equip our kids with
the skills to compete, we must also help them develop as complete
human beings -- and one way to do this is through the arts. For
without knowledge of the beauty and depth of the human spirit --
our successes are hollow, and our lives lacking. As President
John Adams wrote: "I must study politics
that my sons may
have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy
...
in order to
give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music. "
That is why we celebrate these men and women today.
Congratulations -- and thank you for your contributions to
the great tapestry that is American art. Now, I'd like to ask
Ann Radice to assist me in presenting these medals.
#
#
#
#
(Hinchliffe/Gershowitz)
July 15, 1992
10 a.m.
MEDALS Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL MEDALS OF THE ARTS
EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 1992
Barbara and I are proud to be here -- proud to be part of an
America which values arts as well as business or science or poli-
tics. President Kennedy expressed so well the importance of this
ideal when he said: "Roosevelt and Lincoln understood that the
life of the arts is very close to the center of a nation's pur-
pose; and is a test of the quality of a nation's civilization."
Well, we're here to pay tribute to some extraordinary men
and women -- men and women of genius and passion who enrich that
quality of life in our America. "Made in the USA" has new meaning
today -- for almost all these artists were born in small American
towns; trained here in their own country; then turned their
uniquely American vision to a wide range of artistic fields.
Because of their vision, today we celebrate the "sheer and
priceless pleasure" of being American.
For some, "being American" means being born into a certain
regional tradition with the talent to preserve that legacy, and
carry it to a wider audience. Earl Scruggs has brought the fast
and furious banjo-pickin' "licks" of his "bluegrass revolution"
from Flint Hill, NC to Carnegie Hall. Down the road in Nashville,
for over half a century a sprightly cracker-barrel philosopher
named Minnie Pearl has been dispensing down-home wisdom and a
whole lot of down-deep laughter. And jazz pianist Billy Taylor's
music, including Jazzmobile Outreach, "makes a joyful noise" and
2
gives a special streetwise swing to this most American form of
expression.
For some, "being American" means striving to brand the bold
spirit of this land onto work that is universal and timeless.
American-born and trained Marilyn Horne not only sings with the
passion and precision that embody opera at its grandest -- but
she also introduced composers such as Handel to audiences here at
home. By elevating American choral musical to the highest levels
of excellence, the sweep of Robert Shaw's work has proclaimed the
majesty of God throughout this nation.
For some, "being American" means reaching from their roots
to touch the nation on a larger-than-life canvas. With the
courage and sheer power of his fierce talent, Mississippi's James
Earl Jones has stamped his purely American mark on classical
roles and created new characters who explore man's quest for
dignity. Robert Wise brings the perspective of his Indiana
childhood to the crafting of movies of imagination and humanity
from "The Sound of Music" to "West Side Story."
For some, "being American" means flourishing this country's
impatient exuberance in the face of dusty tradition. Out of Rob-
ert Venturi's genius sprang the Post-Modern movement of architec-
ture: forever altering the way we see the cities around us. And
the writings of Denise Scott Brown, his wife and partner, have
stimulated the American awareness of architecture as public art.
For some, being American means being passionate stewards of
the arts, committed to bringing theater, painting, dance, music
3
and so much more to all kinds of Americans across this country.
Millions have been stirred and moved by cultural programming like
"Omnibus," part of the video trails blazed by Robert Saudek, now
caretaker to television's legacy at the Museum of Broadcasting.
Two special companies have set the standard in corporate
philanthropy. They give hundreds of grants and millions of
dollars but, most importantly, they give the example of believing
in the importance of arts for America. The AT&T Foundation sup-
ports innovative projects across this nation, ranging from tours
by dance companies and ethnic artists to original drama and music
composition. The Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund aids American
performing, visual and literary artists who have a dream -- and
it also cares for the future, generously funding arts education.
And I want to take a moment for a special salute to someone
whose work has intrigued me since I first met him here at the
White House a couple of years ago. When you talk about being
American, nothing can capture the richness and depth of that
experience quite like Native American art. Not only is it our
oldest and proudest tradition, but in Native American society art
and life are strands of the same cloth. The ancient patterns on
blankets, the dances, the colors -- art is an integral and time-
honored part of daily life. So I'm very honored to salute Allan
Houser. His hands transform bronze and stone to capture the true
meaning of this country's unbroken spirit. His sculptures
eloquently echo this nation's heritage of proud Apache chiefs --
and speak for the essential humanity of all Americans.
4
I firmly believe that our number one goal for the 21st
century must be education. The high-tech challenges of a global
marketplace will be overwhelming. But as we equip our kids with
the skills to compete, we must also help them develop as complete
human beings -- and one way to do this is through the arts. For
without knowledge of the beauty and depth of the human spirit --
our successes are hollow, and our lives lacking. As President
John Adams wrote: "I must study politics
that my sons may
have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy
in order to
give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music."
That is why we celebrate these men and women today.
Congratulations -- and thank you for your contributions to
the great tapestry that is American art. Now, I'd like to ask
Ann Radice to assist me in presenting these medals.
#
#
#
#
(Hinchliffe/Gershowitz)
July 15, 1992
10 a.m.
MEDALS
Draft
One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL MEDALS OF THE ARTS
EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 1992
Barbara and I are proud to be here -- proud to be part of an
America which values arts as well as business or science or poli-
tics. President Kennedy expressed so well the importance of this
ideal when he said: "Roosevelt and Lincoln understood that the
life of the arts is very close to the center of a nation's pur-
pose; and is a test of the quality of a nation's civilization."
Well, we're here to pay tribute to some extraordinary men
and women -- men and women of genius and passion who enrich that
quality of life in our America. "Made in the USA" has new meaning
today -- for almost all these artists were born in small American
towns; trained here in their own country; then turned their
uniquely American vision to a wide range of artistic fields.
Because of their vision, today we celebrate the "sheer and
priceless pleasure" of being American.
For some, "being American" means being born into a certain
regional tradition with the talent to preserve that legacy, and
carry it to a wider audience. Earl Scruggs has brought the fast
and furious banjo-pickin' "licks" of his "bluegrass revolution"
from Flint Hill, NC to Carnegie Hall. Down the road in Nashville,
for over half a century a sprightly cracker-barrel philosopher
named Minnie Pearl has been dispensing down-home wisdom and a
whole lot of down-deep laughter. And jazz pianist Billy Taylor's
music, including Jazzmobile Outreach, "makes a joyful noise" and
2
gives a special streetwise swing to this most American form of
expression.
For some, "being American" means striving to brand the bold
spirit of this land onto work that is universal and timeless.
American-born and trained Marilyn Horne not only sings with the
passion and precision that embody opera at its grandest -- but
she also introduced composers such as Handel to audiences here at
home. By elevating American choral musical to the highest levels
of excellence, the sweep of Robert Shaw's work has proclaimed the
majesty of God throughout this nation.
For some, "being American" means reaching from their roots
to touch the nation on a larger-than-life canvas. With the
courage and sheer power of his fierce talent, Mississippi's James
Earl Jones has stamped his purely American mark on classical
roles and created new characters who explore man's quest for
dignity. Robert Wise brings the perspective of his Indiana
childhood to the crafting of movies of imagination and humanity
from "The Sound of Music" to "West Side Story."
For some, "being American" means flourishing this country's
impatient exuberance in the face of dusty tradition. Out of Rob-
ert Venturi's genius sprang the Post-Modern movement of architec-
ture: forever altering the way we see the cities around us. And
the writings of Denise Scott Brown, his wife and partner, have
stimulated the American awareness of architecture as public art.
For some, being American means being passionate stewards of
the arts, committed to bringing theater, painting, dance, music
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and so much more to all kinds of Americans across this country.
Millions have been stirred and moved by cultural programming like
"Omnibus," part of the video trails blazed by Robert Saudek, now
caretaker to television's legacy at the Museum of Broadcasting.
Two special companies have set the standard in corporate
philanthropy. They give hundreds of grants and millions of
dollars but, most importantly, they give the example of believing
in the importance of arts for America. The AT&T Foundation sup-
ports innovative projects across this nation, ranging from tours
by dance companies and ethnic artists to original drama and music
composition. The Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund aids American
performing, visual and literary artists who have a dream -- and
it also cares for the future, generously funding arts education.
And I want to take a moment for a special salute to someone
whose work has intrigued me since I first met him here at the
White House a couple of years ago. When you talk about being
American, nothing can capture the richness and depth of that
experience quite like Native American art. Not only is it our
oldest and proudest tradition, but in Native American society art
and life are strands of the same cloth. The ancient patterns on
blankets, the dances, the colors -- art is an integral and time-
honored part of daily life. So I'm very honored to salute Allan
Houser. His hands transform bronze and stone to capture the true
meaning of this country's unbroken spirit. His sculptures
eloquently echo this nation's heritage of proud Apache chiefs
and speak for the essential humanity of all Americans.
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I firmly believe that our number one goal for the 21st
century must be education. The high-tech challenges of a global
marketplace will be overwhelming. But as we equip our kids with
the skills to compete, we must also help them develop as complete
human beings -- and one way to do this is through the arts. For
without knowledge of the beauty and depth of the human spirit --
our successes are hollow, and our lives lacking. As President
John Adams wrote: "I must study politics
...
that my sons may
have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy
in order to
give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music."
That is why we celebrate these men and women today.
Congratulations -- and thank you for your contributions to
the great tapestry that is American art. Now, I'd like to ask
Ann Radice to assist me in presenting these medals.
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