The AIDS Memorial Quilt, which began at a storefront in San Francisco at a time when victims did not receive funerals due to social stigma, is heading to the White House for the first time in history.
Nearly 50,000 panels crafted with love, grief, and defiance bear the names of over 105,000 people, showcasing both the progress made and the ongoing fight against AIDS.
On World AIDS Day, the President and First Lady will honor the memory of those we have lost to HIV/AIDS and celebrate the remarkable strength of those who continue to live and thrive with HIV.
Each 12-by-12-foot panel, typically displayed in 24-by-24-foot clusters, tells deeply personal stories of love and loss, marking the Quilt's significance as a living memorial.
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