May 07, 2007
Whoopsie doodily
President George W. Bush, no stranger to the occasional verbal misstep, nearly placed Queen Elizabeth II in the 18th century on Monday in welcoming her to the White House on a state visit....
Bush noted the queen's long history of dealing with successive American governments, just barely stopping himself before dating her to 1776, the year the 13 British colonies declared their independence from Britain.
Elizabeth has occupied the British throne for 55 years and is 81.
"The American people are proud to welcome your majesty back to the United States, a nation you've come to know very well. After all you've dined with 10 U.S. presidents. You've helped our nation celebrate its bicentennial in 17 -- in 1976," Bush said.
Bush looked at the queen sheepishly. She peered back at him from beneath her black and white hat.
Hat-tip Ark.
Posted by Karol at May 7, 2007 02:41 PM | TrackBackTechnorati Tags: Queen+Visit+US Bush+Gaffe
Hey, remembering the difference between 17 and 19 is not as easy as it appears at first. I stand with the President on this one.
Posted by: Not Dawn Summers at May 7, 2007 03:19 PMGive the drunk guy a break. He probably did 17, no 19 shots last night.
Posted by: AlCantHang at May 7, 2007 03:59 PM
