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Bush Vomits on the Japanese PM (1992)

Published: Jan. 8, 2021, 8:30 a.m.

It\u2019s January 8th. On this day in 1992, President George HW Bush, on a diplomatic trip to Japan, ate some bad food and vomited during a state dinner, right onto the lap of the Japanese Prime Minister.

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Jody and Niki discuss the event, the larger context of US-Japan relationships, and what counts as a gaffe in American politics. Plus, some thoughts on other embarrassing political moments.

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Find a transcript of this episode at:\xa0https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistory

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