There was John F. Kennedy, in whose legacy the building stands.
But host Gloria Estefan also recalled the kindnesses of George H. W. Bush, who died days earlier.
And then there was nations first president, on stage singing.
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Its a thrill to be honored this way.
Ive been obsessed with Philip Glass since I was 17, she said on the red carpet.
Sixteen-year New York Yankee-turned-jazz guitarist Bernie Williams strode on to add some praise.
Here We Go Again co-star Amanda Seyfried saluted Cher.
Because Im just a little bit out there.
The Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. on CBS.
