EMBRACING A PRESIDENT

In 1979, Dolly Parton had the opportunity to meet President Jimmy Carter at the White House. As she greeted him, she famously embraced him, causing a moment of surprise for the President and First Lady Rosalynn Carter. This meeting was not just a casual encounter; Dolly had specially arranged it herself on a mission to promote literacy.

The two discussed her Imagination Library program, which provided free books to children, and the President was supportive of her initiative.

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