President Joe Biden Attends Kennedy Center Honors

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President and First Lady wear masks at annual event in 2021

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George Clooney, Amy Grant,Gladys Knight, Tania León and Irish band U2 were honored

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Clooney said, "It's an honor for the entire Clooney family

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Every year the event honors selected artists

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Like each year, the list of Kennedy Center honorees is announced in July

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In addition to honoring artists, it also raises funds for the Kennedy Center

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