President Joe Biden marked World AIDS Day by hosting a poignant event at the White House, where the AIDS Memorial Quilt was displayed on the South Lawn for the first time. The quilt, a powerful symbol of remembrance for those lost to the AIDS epidemic, was spread out in 124 sections to honor individuals who succumbed to AIDS-related illnesses.
Joined by survivors, family members, and advocates, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid tribute to the 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States. The President highlighted the government's commitment to supporting individuals affected by the human immunodeficiency virus and reiterated the importance of the ongoing fight against the disease.
