Biden Honors World Series Champions Rangers at White House Ceremony

By Nikki Reese | August 10, 2024
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Resilience & Mindset Mastery
Biden Honors World Series Champions Rangers at White House Ceremony

On Thursday, the Texas Rangers visited the White House to celebrate their 2023 World Series victory with President Joe Biden, who highlighted the team's return to the city where it all began as the Washington Senators before moving to Texas in 1972. "You’re back in the nation’s capital as world champions, and you deserve it," Biden said, praising the team’s resilience. This visit marked a rare public appearance for Biden since his July 21 announcement of withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. The Rangers, now based in Arlington, Texas, had faced a challenging season but triumphed over tough competition, including the Houston Astros, to clinch the World Series. "You never gave up," Biden told them. "You kept the faith."

Health
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Entertainment
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