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Day In 100 Seconds: The ‘Special Relationship’ (VIDEO)

Day In 100 Seconds: The ‘Special Relationship’ (VIDEO)

It has been said for years that the relationship between the stuffy, weathered and extremely polite Brits, and the exuberant, larger-than-life Americans is a “special” one.

So, this week’s visit was an opportunity for the countries’ two leaders to do what all old friends do. Catch a game, sink some hot dogs and reminisce about that time 200 years ago when one tried to burn down the other’s house.

Some have wondered whether the relationship has chilled, others couldn’t pick David Cameron out of a line-up. Regardless, President Obama did his best to make him feel right at home …

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Michael Lester

Originally from Scotland, Michael was a freelance video editor before joining TPM in the summer of 2011. He lives in New York with his wife and two cats and is a lifelong fan of The World Famous Dundee United.

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