"The Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin met with many US presidents throughout her career. The legendary singer passed away on Thursday, August 16, at age 76.
Aretha Franklin and US presidents
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Legendary singer Aretha Franklin and future president, Donald Trump, attend the grand opening of the Trump International Hotel and Tower on May 19, 1997 in New York City.
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Franklin performs at the inauguration ceremony for President Barack Obama on January 20, 2009.
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President Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Aretha Franklin on November 9, 2005. The award is the nation's highest civilian honor, and recognizes exceptional meritorious service.
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Franklin is applauded by fellow Kennedy Center Honors Awards honorees, as well as former first lady Hillary Clinton and US President Bill Clinton on December 4, 1994.
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Former President George H.W. Bush congratulates Franklin after she was awarded an honorary doctorate at Harvard University commencement on May 29, 2014.
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Franklin performs at the Inaugural Gala for President Jimmy Carter on January 20, 1977.
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