President Barack Obama delivers remarks at Kennedy Center Honors Reception

Singer Aretha Franklin leaves the East Room after attending an event for the 2016 Kennedy Center Honorees, in the East Room of the White House, December 4, 2016. The honorees include pianist Martha Argerich, actor Al Pacino, singer Mavis Staples, singer James Taylor and Eagles band members Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit, Joe Walsh. Pool photo by Aude Guerrucci/UPI