After trump’s walk of shame this week from the White House to the Church across the street, we thought we should take a look at some real Presidential walks around the White House and on streets around the world.
But first, a video of trump’s disgraceful walk preceded by the military-style assault on the peaceful protesters outside the White House to clear the path for trump, so that he could do a campaign photo-op in front of the Church.
Next let’s take a look at President Obama on a few of his saunters on the streets around the White House and around the nation. What a contrast!
This is how Obama and family attended Easter services at the Episcopal church near the White House on March 31, 2013. This is how you walk to Church — with family, with spirit, with joy and peace.
In 2014, Obama was heading over to the nearby Department of the Interior and decided to break with tradition and take a Springtime walk. He sure made spring brighter and greener for a number of folks, who weren't expecting to meet the President of the United States of America.
It’s a treat for everyone (except perhaps for the security team) when Obama steps out of the White House, as he did in 2016 to go to a nearby Starbucks for tea.
Watch Obama at a Five Guys Restaurant in Southeast DC order cheeseburgers for himself and for others and interact with diners in the restaurant in 2009.
Obama gets an ecstatic reception at Coyo Loco restaurant in Florida campaigning with Senator Bill Nelson and Mayor Andrew Gillum in 2018.
August 13, 2013 — Obama at Nancy's Restaurant in Oak Bluffs, MA, surrounded by an appreciative crowd.
During a trip to Kansas City, Missouri in 2014, Obama took a walk down Main Street — talking with residents and visiting some "mom and pop" shops along the way.
2016 — An historic walk on the joyful streets of rainy Cuba -
Obama on his visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, in May 2016, walked to a local restaurant and dined with chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain.
We end with this historic march in March 2015, when the First Family traveled to Selma, Alabama to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the marches from Selma to Montgomery, and to celebrate the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. #MarchOn.
Let’s share these videos to remind people of how things were and what the future can be when Democrats get elected.
Let’s go out, take a walk and spread some joy and inspiration. And GOTV.