Paul Simon Performs “Graceland” at White House State Dinner
UPDATE: Paul Simon performed “Graceland” at the White House State Dinner held in honor of Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.
Kishida Fumio made a reference to “Star Trek” during his speech at the dinner, using the famous phrase, “To boldly go where no one has gone before,” and mentioning cast member George Takei.
Previous Guests and Dignitaries
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were among the guests invited to the White House State Dinner. The event also saw the presence of renowned figures such as Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Robert De Niro, and Kristi Yamaguchi. In addition, notable journalists and photographers, including NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell and David Ake also attended the event.
Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, attended the event accompanied by his wife, Amy Rule, and their children.
Highlights and Performances
The highlight of the evening was a captivating performance by the legendary musician Paul Simon. The audience was delighted by his rendition of the iconic song “Graceland.”
During their arrival, Robert De Niro was asked about his thoughts on the 2024 election to which he humorously responded, “What do you think?”
Guest List
The complete list of notable guests who attended the White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister and his wife is as follows:
The President and Dr. Biden
His Excellency Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan & Mrs. Kishida Yuko
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