WASHINGTON (AP) - Anti-war protesters were throwing shoes outside the gates of the White House on President George W. Bush's last day in office.
About 500 people marched to the White House and threw about 40 pairs of shoes at the gate while tourists looked on and took photos.
Supporters say they acted in solidarity with Muntadhar Al-Zeidi (MOON'-tuh-dahr ahl-zay-EE'-dee), the Iraqi reporter who threw his shoes at Bush during a news conference in Baghdad in December.
The event was sponsored by several peace groups. Organizer Jamilla El-Shafei of Kennebunk, Maine, says the event allowed protesters to express their anger over Bush. She says he is "leaving with no accountability for eviscerating our Constitution."
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Anti-war protesters were throwing shoes outside the gates of the White House on President George W. Bush's last day in office.
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Published: January 20, 2009
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