How to Meet the President of the United States
Drawn to power? Meet the President of the United States of America and greet the leader of the free world.
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You Will Need
- Athletic prowess
- Heroism
- Policy expertise
- Foreign connections
- Fundraising ability
- Presidential agenda (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Be a winner
Develop your athletic prowess. First, make the roster of a professional sports franchise or the U.S. Olympic team. Then, lead your team to a championship and enjoy a trip to the White House.
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Step 2
Show your heroism
Capture the public's attention with an incredible act of kindness and bravery. Or find a solution to a national or international crisis.
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Have your achievement coincide with the President's political agenda to increase your chances of a meeting.
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Step 3
Be a policy wonk
Become an expert in your field, and develop so much influence that the President of the United States will seek your advice before acting on legislation.
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Step 4
Represent a foreign land
Have citizenship abroad? Rise to become your homeland's ambassador to the United States, and meet with the President to receive your credentials.
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Make sure your homeland has diplomatic relations with the U.S. before pursuing an ambassadorship.
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Step 5
Make a donation
Become a fundraiser for the President's political party. Secure donations until the Chief Executive feels they can't ignore your invitations to meet without risking their campaign funding.
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Step 6
Let your vote count
Move to a sparsely populated state with a prominent role in the national primaries and meet the future President as they talk with voters and sample local delicacies.
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There are no White House recordings of the famous meeting between President Nixon and Elvis Presley because it took place before the taping system was installed.
