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MJ Received Presidential Public Safety Communication Award In 1984
May 12, 2021
President Ronald Reagan presents Michael Jackson with Presidential Public Safety Communication Award at White House ceremony May 14, 1984

“[Michael,] thanks to your help, lives will be saved.” – Ronald Reagan

This week in 1984, President Ronald Reagan presented Michael the Presidential Public Safety Communication Award at a ceremony at the White House after Michael allowed “Beat It” to be used in a public service campaign against teenage drinking and driving. #MJHumanitarian



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