WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� First lady Jill Biden had installed before dawn Friday special Valentine鈥檚 Day artwork on the North Lawn of the White House: giant pink, white and red hearts that resemble the popular candy.
President Joe Biden stepped out with his wife early on Friday morning to inspect the colorful artwork. The huge hearts have single words printed on them such as unity, kindness, healing, compassion, love and courage. One of the hearts was signed, 鈥淟ove, Jill.”
The president told reporters that Valentine’s Day is the first lady’s 鈥渇avorite day.鈥� Jill Biden said people are feeling 鈥渁 little down鈥� with the pandemic so she just wanted to do something to bring 鈥渁 little joy. A little hope.鈥�
President Biden: “ is a big. Jill’s favorite day. For real.”
Q: “What inspired you to do this?”: “I just wanted some joy. With the pandemic, just everybody’s feeling a little down. So, it’s just a little joy. A little hope. That’s all.”
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Her office said in a statement: 鈥淎s you may know, the first lady is known for her sense of humor, love of surprises, and celebrating traditions, especially with her family. Valentine鈥檚 Day has always been one of her favorite holidays.”
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