February 22
17:37
2016
Virginia McLaurin, 106, has lived to see 18 US presidents, but the African-American centenarian fulfilled her dream of a lifetime by meeting Barack Obama — a touching encounter that quickly went viral. Video posted by the White House shows a spry McLaurin waving her cane and breaking into a jig as she is introduced to the president and First Lady Michelle Obama during a visit to the White House. In the footage, released late Sunday, McLaurin greets the first couple with a boisterous "hi!" and her arms outstretched as her name is announced by White House greeters.
