Tuesday, December 10, 2013

U.S. President Obama Shakes Hands With Cuban President Castro At Mandela's Memorial Service (Video)



Pictured: The Moment Obama Shakes Hands With Raul Castro As He Takes The Stage At Mandela's Memorial Service -- Daily Mail

* Obama greeted a line of world leaders and heads of state in Johannesburg
* US President shook hands with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, who has clashed with Obama over alleged National Security Agency spying

President Obama has shaken hands with Cuban President Raul Castro, an unprecedented gesture of friendship which occurred fittingly at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela today.

The handshake between the leaders of the two Cold War enemies came during a ceremony that's focused on the former South African President's legacy of reconciliation.

Obama was greeting a line of world leaders and heads of state attending the memorial in Johannesburg.

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My Comment: This is a historical moment.

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