Michael Jackson: 1958 - 2009

During a May 1984 ceremony at the White House, Michael Jackson accepts  a Presidential Award from President Reagan as first lady Nancy Reagan  looks on. Jackson was honored as a model for American youth, and for  lending his hit song "Beat It" to a new campaign against drunk driving.

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During a May 1984 ceremony at the White House, Michael Jackson accepts a Presidential Award from President Reagan as first lady Nancy Reagan looks on. Jackson was honored as a model for American youth, and for lending his hit song "Beat It" to a new campaign against drunk driving.