Former President George W. Bush surprised former first lady Michelle Obama with a tin of Altoids mints at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, reviving one of the most memorable moments from their bipartisan friendship.
The lighthearted gesture went viral for the warm relationship the pair have maintained despite belonging to opposing political parties.
Bush had planned the surprise in advance, ordering a case of Altoids and bringing them backstage before the dedication ceremony, where former President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton were seen laughing.
The original exchange took place during Sen. John McCain's funeral in Washington in September 2018, where Bush quietly slipped Michelle Obama an Altoid while they were seated together.
The moment became an internet sensation, with Bush only realizing it afterward.
