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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNorman Lear, Kennedy Center Honoree, To Skip White House Reception In Protest
Norman Lear, Kennedy Center Honoree, To Skip White House Reception In Protest"As an artist and a human being, I cannot celebrate this incredible honor ... at a White House that has no interest in supporting the Arts and Humanities," the legendary television producer and writer tells NPR's Elizabeth Blair.
President Trump has proposed eliminating the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities, reports Blair.
But despite his opposition to Trump, the 95-year-old says he will accept the award."
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/05/541812555/norman-lear-kennedy-center-honoree-to-skip-white-house-reception-in-protest
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Norman Lear, Kennedy Center Honoree, To Skip White House Reception In Protest (Original Post)
japple
Aug 2017
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joeybee12
(56,177 posts)1. I hope no one shows at the reception
Good for Norman
Historic NY
(37,451 posts)2. Norm was a Army Air Forces combat vet - he's earned the right.
1942-45-radio operator/gunner on B-17 Flying Fortress bombers. He flew 52 combat missions. Awarded Air Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters.
He gave a great oral history interview....one only he could give.
http://www.westpointcoh.org/interviews/they-don-t-all-hit-the-targets-a-television-visionary-recounts-his-experiences-as-a-b-17-crewman
JI7
(89,252 posts)3. who else is getting it this year ? I can't see most who recieve this wanting to meet trump
They should just skip the president part of it all together.
I just saw gloria estefan will get it so she will show up. Ll cool j and the others said they will show up also.
David__77
(23,421 posts)4. For All in the Family, Mary Hartmann...
...and the Jeffersons, I'm so thankful to Norman Lear. I'm also glad he cares about people!