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Aretha Franklin and President Bill Clinton The National Medal of Arts and Humanities Award to Aretha. Triumph: Franklin's career received a huge boost from Bill Clinton, when he asked her to perform at the 1992 Democratic National Convention - to huge acclaim.
President Bill Clinton and first lady... President Bill Clinton and first lady Hillary Clinton presented Franklin the National Medal of Arts and Humanities Award in 1999 at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
Former President Bill Clinton has released a statement on the passing of his “friend,” Aretha Franklin who he remained fond of after she performed at both of his Presidential inauguration celebrations. 2003: Academy members Aretha Franklin, Chuck Berry, President Bill Clinton, and Patti Austin at the International Achievement Summit’s Banquet of the Golden Plate ceremonies held at the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.