10 times former US Presidents were seen together as Biden hosts fundraiser with Obama and Clinton
10 times former US presidents were seen together as Barack Obama and Bill Clinton attend Joe Biden's NYC fundraiser
Seeing the country's former leaders supporting each other, laughing, and mingling gives hope to the citizens. With only 46 people who have held the title of President of the United States, such a site is a treat to watch. Here are 10 such instances where past presidents were spotted together:
1. President Joe Biden with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton
President Joe Biden held a historic fundraiser for his reelection campaign with former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. The three gathered at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Thursday, March 28, and raised a record $25 million.
2. Clintons with Carters
Ex-president Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary Clinton, visited Carter's home in Georgia in July 2021 to help Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. "Such a joy to celebrate these two special people and their incredible bond yesterday in Georgia. Happy 75th anniversary, Jimmy and Rosalynn!" wrote the former first day on Instagram, sharing a photo of the two couples posing together.
3. Bidens with Carters
In May 2021, the Bidens paid a visit to Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter in Plains, Georgia. "It was great to see President Carter. He reminded me that I was the first person to endorse him outside of Georgia. And we sat and talked about the old days," said the 46th president after the visit.
4. Bill Clinton, George W Bush, and Barack Obama for the 'Celebrating America Primetime Special'
Bill Clinton, George W Bush, and Barack Obama came together for the 'Celebrating America Primetime Special', which aired as part of the post-inaugural events following the inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20, 2021. The pre-recorded segment included advice to the newly elected, highlighting the significance of a peaceful transfer of power in light of the chaos surrounding the 2020 election result.
5. Funeral of George HW Bush
Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, along with their wives Melania Trump, Michelle Obama, and Hillary Clinton, attended the state funeral service of former President George HW Bush at the National Cathedral on December 5, 2018, in Washington, DC. The 39th POTUS Jimmy Carter also paid his respect at the event.
6. Memorial service for former First Lady Barbara Bush
Former presidents and their respective partners got together for a funeral service for former First Lady Barbara Bush on April 21, 2018, in Houston, Texas. Notably, George HW Bush was seen with his son, George W Bush, and his wife, Laura Bush, along with Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Michelle Obama.
7. Barack Obama, George W Bush, and Bill Clinton at 2017 Presidents Cup
Barack Obama, George W Bush, and Bill Clinton attended the trophy presentation before the matches of the President's Cup at Liberty National Golf Club on September 28, 2017, in Jersey City, New Jersey.
8. Obama-Bush camaraderie
Barack Obama and former First Lady Laura Bush witnessed their respective partners, former President George W Bush and Michelle Obama, share a friendly hug at the opening ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on September 24, 2016, in Washington, DC. This marked the deep friendship shared by the two families.
9. Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan walked into the Cross Hall with Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton during a dinner honoring the Nation's Governors on February 22, 1987. While Ronald was president, Clinton served as the Governor of Arkansas.
10. Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford with actor Bob Hope
The 40th president met with his predecessor Gerald Ford at the 40th Anniversary of United Service Organizations (USO) at The Washington Hilton Hotel on October 17, 1981. Actor Bob Hope joined them at the event.
