AIDS Memorial Quilt Displayed at White House for the First Time

President Biden commemorates World AIDS Day with a historic display, honoring lives lost and highlighting progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

The AIDS Memorial Quilt, featuring 50,000 panels and memorializing over 110,000 lives lost, was displayed on the White House South Lawn for the first time on World AIDS Day.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden delivered emotional remarks, emphasizing the importance of honoring victims and supporting the 1.2 million Americans living with HIV.
Jeanne White-Ginder, mother of Ryan White, reflected on her son's legacy and the bipartisan impact of the Ryan White CARE Act in providing vital support for low-income individuals with HIV.
The Biden administration highlighted its efforts to expand access to PrEP, reauthorize PEPFAR, and combat stigma through updated federal policies and advocacy.
The Library of Congress announced a digitized archive of the Quilt's records, preserving the stories and history of the AIDS epidemic for future generations.