Who threw the shoe at George Bush?

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The video was one many Americans know on sight — when al-Zaidi threw his shoes at former President Bush in 2008.

Who threw a shoe at Obama?

During a December 14, 2008 press conference at the prime minister’s palace in Baghdad, Iraq, Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi threw both of his shoes at United States President George W. Bush. Bush was scheduled to leave office roughly five weeks later, following the inauguration of his successor Barack Obama.

What does throwing a shoe at someone mean?

Shoe-throwing, or shoeing, showing the sole of one’s shoe or using shoes to insult are forms of protest in many parts of the world. Shoe-throwing as an insult dates back to ancient times, being mentioned in verse 8 of Psalm 60 and the similar verse 9 of Psalm 108 in the Old Testament.