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George W. Bush Giving a new meaning to saying hello to the president.
The former president is one of several U.S. leaders attended the funeral jimmy carter Jan. 9 at Washington National Cathedral, and people are relishing the moment he shared with us. barack obama.
As Bush entered the cathedral for the service, he was joined by his wife Laura Bush——Walked to sit next to Obama, who was already sitting next to the president-elect. Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump.
As the Bushes walked by, Obama President Bush stood up to let them pass, then gave Obama a friendly pat on the belly with his hand before sitting down.
The interaction quickly went viral, and many people were delighted with the relationship between the Bushes and the Obamas.
“The belly tap works really well,” one user Post to Xformerly Twitter. Another joked“I just watched it 100 times without blinking.”
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Another imagined his own version of the greeting, writing“Definitely call him ‘Slim’ or ‘Big Dog’ at the same time.”
and one user joke“The unofficial order of greetings: handshake > high five > fist bump > fist bump > hug > shadow punch > belly slap (e.g. Bush and Obama).”
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The moment was also reminiscent of a similar viral interaction with President Bush. Before Share to Michelle Obama-Unfortunately he had to miss Carter’s funeral Due to scheduling conflict.
In 2018, Bush and the former first lady laughed all over the Internet when he handed her a piece of candy At the funeral of former Senator John McCain. Months later, the two relived the moment He gave her another piece of candy At the funeral of his father, former president George H.W. Bush.
In addition to the viral buzz among former presidents, Carter’s funeral also had the president in attendance Joe Biden and Ph.D. Jill Biden, bill clinton and Hillary Clinton and vice president Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff——There are several tear-jerking places, Includes a eulogy written for Carter Gerald Fordread by the late president’s son Steven Ford.
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“By the fate of the short season, Jimmy Carter and I became rivals,” he read. “But for many wonderful years that followed, friendship bound us together in a way that no two presidents since have been able to do. John Adams and thomas jefferson”.
Ford’s eulogy paid tribute to the now-deceased politician, concluding: “As for myself, Jimmy, I look forward to our reunion. We have a lot to catch up on. Thank you, Mr. President. Welcome home an old friend.”
For more highlights from President Carter’s funeral, read on.
Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Melania Trump
Leaders formed a united front to pay tribute to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100 in late December.
Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Melania Trump
Carter’s ceremony marked the first time that five living presidents – Biden, Trump, Obama, Clinton and Bush – have come together. George H.W. BushFuneral in December 2018.
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Obama without a wife Michelle ObamaHe sat next to Trump ahead of the president-elect’s Jan. 20 inauguration.
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The vice president-elect, who will formally assume his new leadership role later this month, was among the attendees.
Justin Trudeau and Prince Edward
Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Melania Trump
Political leaders commemorated Carter at the Washington National Cathedral.
Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff
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Kamala Harris, George W. Bush and Laura Bush
The vice president shared a moment with the former president and former first lady.
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Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton
Attendees included the former president and former secretary of state, who have been married since 1975.
Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff
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Donald Trump and Melania Trump
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