On February 24, 2011, The White House welcomed 120 students from across the country to celebrate the music of Motown when they hosted "The Sound of Young America: The History of Motown" in the State Dining Room. The hour-long program, introduced by First Lady Michelle Obama and co-produced by The GRAMMY Museum's education department, featured Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli giving a brief history on the label followed by a question and answer session with Motown founder Berry Gordy and musicians Smokey Robinson and John Legend. The program ended with lively performances by Legend and surprise guest Nick Jonas of The Jonas Brothers.
To watch "The Sound of Young America: The History of Motown" program, please go here.
Teachers may download the following curriculum materials from "The History of Motown"