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At 106, Virginia McLaurin has lived through 18 US presidents, but none like Barack Obama. Ms McLaurin, an African-American woman had waited all her life to see an African-American as President. So, when she finally got a chance to meet Mr Obama and his wife Michelle Obama at the White House, the bubbly centenarian could not contain her excitement.

At 106, Virginia McLaurin has lived through 18 US presidents, but none like Barack Obama. Ms McLaurin, an African-American woman had waited all her life to see an African-American as President. So, when she finally got a chance to meet Mr Obama and his wife Michelle Obama at the White House, the bubbly centenarian could not contain her excitement.