The Council's work to promote peace and security can contribute to the well-being of people around the world and help to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the international community.

The United States' continuing commitment to supporting the United Nations across the full range of its responsibilities.

Each of these artists was born with something special to offer their country and the world.

Carole is always that honest, unvarnished voice, the friend who tells you again and again that you are beautiful, as beautiful as you feel.

Our achievements as a country and as a culture go hand in hand.

I could not afford the luxury of just being an actress.

Without [George Lucas], movies would not look as good or sound as good as they do today.

She is still a leading lady of her era, a trailblazer with the courage to break through barriers and forge new paths.

Freedom is more powerful than fear.

We will destroy ISIL and any other organization that tries to harm us.

Our success won't depend on tough talk or abandoning our values or giving into fear.

Tonight we honor five artists who helped tell the story of the first American century through music, theater, and film.