2008 Kennedy Center Honors in Washington

U. S. President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush (L), Vice President Dick Cheney and wife Lynne (R) attend a performance gala at the Kennedy Center with the 2008 Kennedy Center Honorees Twyla Tharp, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Barbra Streisand, Morgan Freeman and George Jones on December 7, 2008. The Kennedy Center honors those who have made significant contributions to the arts over the years. (UPI Photo/ Gary Fabiano/Pool)