Vladimir Horowitz Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom

[BurmaBoxer]

"The Thunderer" and "The Great Communicator": both are the class of their field. And with wives like Wanda Toscanini and Nancy Davis, both men were blessed.

[uhartchristian]

Reagan was the last president of the united states who took really care about music and musicians. And used them for a more relaxed international atmosphere and approach.

Where are the times musicians were honored like this. We are now surrounded from politics who have a stone where there should be their heart. Music has no more place. even the queen of england famous for her influence does not do any more show her interest in music. The last one was the concert of condolezza rice. Bad times...

[ulsbolde89]

"..common humanity.." This is beautiful, coming especially from Reagan.

[davidgray2]

I love the little looks on his face!

[Centrotoma]

It seems Horowitz was not well behaved...

[argerich68]

It's wonderful!!! Thank you very much!!!!

[kasyapa]

thank you for this treasure. now to find more from that concert!

[mishima1974]

Great video!

Reagan sounds like he knows what he's talking about. I know however that he's just reading.

Horowitz is bad ass. Look at his body language.