Four former living presidents appear in new ads this week encouraging Americans to get their COVID-19 vaccines.
In a one-minute spot released by the Ad Council on Wednesday, former Presidents Carter, Clinton, Bush and Obama called on US residents to get vaccinations if possible in an effort to end the ongoing coronavirus- pandemic.
This vaccine means hope. It will protect you and your loved ones from this dangerous and deadly disease, ”Obama said in the ad, entitled“ It’s up to you. “
The clip features photos of all four former presidents and their husbands receiving their vaccines, including former first ladies Rosalynn Carter. Michelle Obama
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Some of the former presidents also shared in the ad what they look forward to once the pandemic is over.
Clinton said he expects to “go back to work” and “be able to move,” while Obama said he wants to see Michelle Obama’s mother and “hug and see her on her birthday.”
Bush said he wants to “go to opening day at Texas Rangers Stadium with a full stadium.”
“We’ve lost enough people and we’ve suffered enough damage,” Clinton said in the ad.
In a second ad released Wednesday, Clinton, Bush and Obama again called on Americans to get vaccinated, calling vaccines the “first step to end the pandemic and move our country forward.”
“The science is clear,” Bush said in Wednesday’s video. “These vaccines will protect you and your loved ones from this dangerous and deadly disease.”
“They can save your life,” added Clinton.
Former President Trump
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Some advertisements were also filmed on President Biden
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About 62.5 million people in the US have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Thursday morning.