In 2008, George W. Bush was gifted a pair of inline skates from the Netherlands. In 2011, Barack Obama was given a red, white and blue basketball signed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Susan Barrientos spent nearly 16 years in an abusive marriage. She came to StoryCorps with her daughter, Illya Mehrzai, to remember how a pair of roller skates helped get her through.

The photo of a girl in Gaza killed by an Israeli airstrike while wearing pink roller skates goes viral and draws attention to the plight of children nearly a year into the war.

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Experience the wonder of roller skating by the bay at 'Downtown Skate.' Enjoy a magical night with lights, music, and scenic views right in the heart of downtown.

Holly Meyer, Journal staff Mar 27, 2010 Mar 27, 2010 0 Kaitlin “Beauty and the Beatdown” McKelvey gained momentum on her roller skates, then fell to her knees, slid and popped back up during a ...

OMAHA, Neb. — In 1985, a man set out on a pair of skates with one goal in mind - roller skate across Nebraska. "I want to prove to myself I could skate across Nebraska, and I've never heard of ...

In 2008, George W. Bush was gifted a pair of inline skates from the Netherlands. In 2011, Barack Obama was given a red, white and blue basketball signed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

From elephants to inline skates, a history of foreign gifts to presidents May 13, 2025 Updated Tue., May 13, 2025 at 4:10 p.m. The Oval Office's Resolute Desk was a gift from Queen Victoria in 1880.