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Michael Jackson Honored At The White House and Launch of Drunk Driving Campaign “Beat It”.May 14, 1984
President and Nancy Reagan with Michael Jackson at the White House ceremony to launch the Campaign against Drunk Driving.
Michael donated to the campaign. May 14 1984.

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May 14, 1984,
President Ronald Reagan awarded Michael Jackson
with the Presidential Public Safety Communication Award for allowing the song "Beat It"
to be used in a public service campaign against teen drinking and driving.

Reagan's comments :

"Well, isn't this a thriller? . . . I know why you're here, and with good reason, to see one of the most
talented, most popular, and most exciting superstars in the music world today, Michael Jackson. And Michael,
welcome to the White House," said Reagan.

"I hope you'll forgive me, but we have quite a few young folks in the White House who all wanted me
to give you the same message. They said to tell Michael, 'Please give some TLC to the PYTs.' Now I know that
sounds a little 'off the wall,' but you know what I mean. And, Michael, I have another message from our fans
in the Washington, D.C., area. They said, 'we want you back.'
So when you begin your greatly awaited cross-country tour,
will you please be sure to drop off here in the Nation's capital?"

Reagan said, "Michael Jackson is proof of what a person can accomplish through a
lifestyle free of alcohol or drug abuse. People young and old can respect that. And if Americans follow his
example, then we can face up to the problem of drinking and driving, and we can, in Michael's words, beat it."

Michael Jackson said: "I'm very, very honored. Thank you very much, Mr. President and Mrs. Reagan."

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