Kennedy Center Honors

WAX2002120701 - WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- President George W. Bush congratulates actress Elizabeth Taylor, one of the recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors of 2002, at the White House Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002. Each year The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts honors a.select number of artists for their lifetime achievements and influence upon.American culture. From left to right, the other recipients are actor James Earl.Jones; conductor James Levine; dancer and actress Chita Rivera and singer Paul.Simon. mk/Eric Draper/WH UPI