Barack Obama reunites with a boy from adorable viral moment 13 years later

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Barack Obama shared a video of one of the most emblematic and heartwarming moments of his presidency. The video, shared on his Instagram, shows a reunion between himself and Jacob Philadelphia, a now high schooler who has a photo with Obama that has become one of the most emblematic moments in his presidency.Barack Obama shows off his presidential body while in Hawaii with the familyMalia Obama goes on a walk with her sister’s boyfriendA post shared by Barack Obama (@barackobama)In 2009, Carlton Philadelphia was a former staffer of the National Security Agency.

He and his two sons were touring the Oval Office. Jacob Philadelphia, his youngest, curiously asked Obama if his hair was like his. “Go ahead, touch it,” said Obama, bending down and offering his head for Jacob, resulting in a photograph that many have called a highlight of his presidency, embodying the message of inclusivity and possibility of Obama’s time in office.

The video provides some background on the photo and features a reunion between Obama and Philadelphia, the 5-year-old boy who is now graduating from high school. “You remember me?” asks Obama when chatting on Zoom with Philadelphia. “Yeah, I remember you telling me your hair was going to be gray next time,” said Jacob, making Obama laugh. “And I was not lying!” Obama then discussed the image, which hung in the West Wing for years when he served as president.