The woman who is famous for dancing with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at age 106 had a milestone birthday.
By Allison Klein Allison Klein Anchor of the Inspired Life blog Email Bio Follow March 12 at 4:28 PM The woman who charmed hearts across the country several years ago when she danced with President Barack Obama and later declared, “I can die smiling now,” turned 110 years old today.
Virginia McLaurin was at the White House in 2016 — when she was almost 107 — to meet the Obamas during a Black History Month celebration. The three chatted and danced, and Michelle Obama told her: “I want to be like you when I grow up.”Still dancing at 110 years old—happy birthday, Virginia! pic.twitter.com/IYuNYLJqT5— Barack Obama March 12, 2019 For her 109th birthday last year, she celebrated with the Harlem Globetrotters.
McLaurin was born in 1909 in South Carolina and worked as a seamstress for most of her life. The D.C. resident has been a widow for more than 70 years.“I tell you, I am so happy,” she said at the time, looking at the Obamas. “A black president, yay, and his black wife.”When she shook her hips, Barack Obama took note.McLaurin’s answer? She just showed off more of her dance moves.
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