President Biden and first lady to debut AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House South Lawn
Source: ABC News
November 29, 2024, 10:14 AM
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will mark World AIDS Day on Sunday by debuting the AIDS Memorial Quilt at the White House. It will be displayed on the South Lawn as the Bidens commemorate the day with survivors, their families and advocates.
A red ribbon will also be displayed on the South Portico of the White House to recognize those who have died due to AIDS-related illnesses, as well as the more than 40 million individuals living with HIV around the world.
The red ribbon -- now an annual tradition -- made its first appearance in 2007, under the Bush administration. The White House said in statement that the Biden administration has made ending the HIV epidemic a key priority.
The statement touted the administration's National HIV/AIDS Strategy, which is focused on reducing new HIV infections, improving outcomes for people with HIV and breaking down societal barriers. It was established in 2021. The White House Office of National AIDS Policy is set to release a progress report on the Biden administration's strategy next week.
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Link to White House FACT SHEET - FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Efforts to End HIV/AIDS At Home and Abroad
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