Joe Biden got several standing ovations as he presented the National Medals of Arts and Humanities, including a moment when he referenced the presidential race as he talked about the power of women.

The National Humanities Medals honor an individual or organization whose ... Recipients for the National Medal of Arts can be publicly nominated before nominees are considered by the National Council on the Arts and forwarded to the president.

Filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee and Ken Burns and singers Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah are among 20 recipients of National Medals of Arts, which will be formally presented by President Joe B

The White House has announced the 20 recipients of this year's National Medals of Arts. Filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, and Ken Burns, along with singers Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah, are among the selection.

President Joe Biden has honored acclaimed filmmakers, writers and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals to 39 recipients.

Filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee and Ken Burns and singers Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah are among 20 recipients of the U.S. National Medals of Arts, which will be formally presented by President Joe Biden at a White House ceremony Monday.

Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Directors Steven Spielberg and Spike Lee are the latest recipients of the National Medal of Arts, handed out by President Joe Biden on Monday.