See Every Time Former U.S. Presidents Have Gotten Together

Mar. 15, 2025

Barack Obama and Donald Trump.Photo:ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty

ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty

The title of President of the United States has belonged to only 46 people, who share the extremely unique and almost impossible to comprehend experience of running the country. And that’s why it’s always fascinating to see former commanders-in-chief laughing, mingling and showing each other support.Below, check out these rare photos of past presidents reuniting to honor world events and to support each other — including old photos ofJohn F. KennedyandRichard Nixonand more recent ones of PresidentJoe Biden,Barack ObamaandBill ClintonandDonald Trumppaying tribute toJimmy Carterat a memorial service in Washington, D.C.

The title of President of the United States has belonged to only 46 people, who share the extremely unique and almost impossible to comprehend experience of running the country. And that’s why it’s always fascinating to see former commanders-in-chief laughing, mingling and showing each other support.

Below, check out these rare photos of past presidents reuniting to honor world events and to support each other — including old photos ofJohn F. KennedyandRichard Nixonand more recent ones of PresidentJoe Biden,Barack ObamaandBill ClintonandDonald Trumppaying tribute toJimmy Carterat a memorial service in Washington, D.C.

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President Bill Clinton, with wife and former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton; George W. Bush with wife Laura Bush; Barack Obama; and Donald Trump with his wife Melania, joined President Joe Biden andFirst Lady Jill Bidenat the state funeral for Jimmy Carter in Washington D.C. on Jan. 9. Vice PresidentKamala Harrisand First GentlemanDoug Emhoffwere also pictured paying their respects with the group.

02of 29Heads of State TogetherBarack Obama and Donald Trump.ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via GettyBarack Obama was pictured sharing a moment of levity with president-elect Donald Trump ahead of Jimmy Carter’s state funeral.

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Heads of State Together

Barack Obama and Donald Trump.ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty

Barack Obama was pictured sharing a moment of levity with president-elect Donald Trump ahead of Jimmy Carter’s state funeral.

03of 29Paying TributeJoe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA/Bloomberg via GettyPresident Joe Biden and former presidentsBarack ObamaandBill Clintonsmiled together from their seats at a memorial service for Ethel Kennedy at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 16, 2024.

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Paying Tribute

Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty

Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty

President Joe Biden and former presidentsBarack ObamaandBill Clintonsmiled together from their seats at a memorial service for Ethel Kennedy at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 16, 2024.

04of 29Campaigning for BidenBarack Obama and Bill Clinton clap for U.S. President Joe Biden.BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via GettyFormer presidentsBarack Obamaand Bill Clinton cheered for current commander-in-chiefJoe Bidenduring a campaign fundraising event held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on March 28, 2024.

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Campaigning for Biden

Barack Obama and Bill Clinton clap for U.S. President Joe Biden.BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty

BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty

Former presidentsBarack Obamaand Bill Clinton cheered for current commander-in-chiefJoe Bidenduring a campaign fundraising event held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on March 28, 2024.

05of 29Taking a MomentGettyRonald ReaganwithRichard Nixon, Gerald Ford andJimmy Carterat the White House before departing to attend the funeral of Anwar Sadat in Cairo, Egypt.

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Taking a Moment

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Ronald ReaganwithRichard Nixon, Gerald Ford andJimmy Carterat the White House before departing to attend the funeral of Anwar Sadat in Cairo, Egypt.

06of 29A Presidential QuintetHAL GARB/AFP via GettyThe first time five U.S. presidents —George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford andRichard Nixon— have gathered together to pose for a photo. This shot was taken in front of the Reagan Library in 1991 in Simi Valley, California.

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A Presidential Quintet

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The first time five U.S. presidents —George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford andRichard Nixon— have gathered together to pose for a photo. This shot was taken in front of the Reagan Library in 1991 in Simi Valley, California.

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Debating for Office

John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon.Paul Schutzer/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty

08of 29Commanding the PhotoDavid Hume Kennerly/GettyEighteen years later, another group of five presidents — George H.W. Bush, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter — gathered together, this time in the Oval Office in Washington D.C. in 2009.

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Commanding the Photo

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Eighteen years later, another group of five presidents — George H.W. Bush, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter — gathered together, this time in the Oval Office in Washington D.C. in 2009.

09of 29Doing Good TogetherJIM CHAPIN/AFP via GettyJimmy Carter speaks alongside George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton andBarack Obamaas they attend the Hurricane Relief concert in College Station, Texas, on Oct. 21, 2017, following Hurricane Maria.

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Doing Good Together

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Jimmy Carter speaks alongside George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton andBarack Obamaas they attend the Hurricane Relief concert in College Station, Texas, on Oct. 21, 2017, following Hurricane Maria.

10of 29Grand OpeningAlex Wong/GettyBarack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center on April 25, 2013, in Dallas.

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Grand Opening

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Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center on April 25, 2013, in Dallas.

11of 29Talking SportsFrank Micelotta/GettySportscaster Terry Bradshaw speaks with George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton in the FOX Broadcast booth during the XXXIX Super Bowl pregame show at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005, in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Talking Sports

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Sportscaster Terry Bradshaw speaks with George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton in the FOX Broadcast booth during the XXXIX Super Bowl pregame show at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005, in Jacksonville, Florida.

12of 29Presidential GreetingPhotoQuest/GettyJohn F. Kennedy greets Harry S. Truman outside of the White House on Jan. 21, 1961.

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Presidential Greeting

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John F. Kennedy greets Harry S. Truman outside of the White House on Jan. 21, 1961.

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Accompanying a Hometown Hero

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14of 29All About LegacyNoam Galai/GettyBill Clinton and George W. Bush speak on stage at the HISTORYTalks Leadership & Legacy event on Feb. 29, 2020 in New York City.

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All About Legacy

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Bill Clinton and George W. Bush speak on stage at the HISTORYTalks Leadership & Legacy event on Feb. 29, 2020 in New York City.

15of 29The Presidents and Their WivesFrom left: Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Pat Nixon, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford.Corbis via GettyRonald and Nancy Reagan are seen chatting with Richard and Pat Nixon in this undated shot.

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The Presidents and Their Wives

From left: Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Pat Nixon, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford.Corbis via Getty

Ronald and Nancy Reagan are seen chatting with Richard and Pat Nixon in this undated shot.

16of 29Sunny DaysRob Carr/GettyBarack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton attend the trophy presentation ahead of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club on Sept. 28, 2017, in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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Sunny Days

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Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton attend the trophy presentation ahead of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club on Sept. 28, 2017, in Jersey City, New Jersey.

17of 29Milestone CelebrationMichael Smith/NewsmakersThen-President Bill Clinton poses with George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Barbara Bush, Lady Bird Johnson, then-First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter. The photo was taken in the State Dining Room of the White House on Nov. 9, 2000, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the White House.

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Milestone Celebration

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Then-President Bill Clinton poses with George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Barbara Bush, Lady Bird Johnson, then-First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter. The photo was taken in the State Dining Room of the White House on Nov. 9, 2000, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the White House.

18of 29Passing the Torch, Giving AdvicePAUL RICHARDS/AFP via GettyBill Clinton breaks into laughter as Ronald Reagan presents him with a jar of red, white and blue jelly beans that, Reagan said, kept him from going to back to cigarettes. The two met in Los Angeles on Nov. 27, 1992, to discuss Clinton’s transition into the White House.

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Passing the Torch, Giving Advice

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Bill Clinton breaks into laughter as Ronald Reagan presents him with a jar of red, white and blue jelly beans that, Reagan said, kept him from going to back to cigarettes. The two met in Los Angeles on Nov. 27, 1992, to discuss Clinton’s transition into the White House.

19of 29Optical IllusionsFrom left: Jill Biden, Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter and Joe Biden during a Thursday visit at the Carters' home in Plains, Georgia.The Carter Center/ twitterIn May 2021, the Bidens visited the Carters in Plains, Ga., andposed for this picture that made headlines for the seeming size differential between the two couples(likely the result of a photo taken with a wide-angle lens).“It was great to see President Carter,” President Biden, 78, said after the meeting. “He reminded me that I was the first person to endorse him outside of Georgia. And we sat and talked about the old days.”

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Optical Illusions

From left: Jill Biden, Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter and Joe Biden during a Thursday visit at the Carters' home in Plains, Georgia.The Carter Center/ twitter

In May 2021, the Bidens visited the Carters in Plains, Ga., andposed for this picture that made headlines for the seeming size differential between the two couples(likely the result of a photo taken with a wide-angle lens).

“It was great to see President Carter,” President Biden, 78, said after the meeting. “He reminded me that I was the first person to endorse him outside of Georgia. And we sat and talked about the old days.”

20of 29Hat TrickTime Life Pictures/White House/The LIFE Picture Collection via GettyRonald Reagan, actor Bob Hope and Gerald Ford pose during the USO’s 40th Anniversary dinner dance at the Washington Hilton hotel in 1981.

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Hat Trick

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Ronald Reagan, actor Bob Hope and Gerald Ford pose during the USO’s 40th Anniversary dinner dance at the Washington Hilton hotel in 1981.

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Having a Laugh

Barack Obamajokes with Bill Clinton before awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the East Room at the White House on Nov. 20, 2013, in Washington, D.C.

22of 29Taking It in StrideSAUL LOEB/AFP via GettyBarack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush at the White House before speaking about joint relief efforts following the earthquake in Haiti in January 2010.

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Taking It in Stride

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Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush at the White House before speaking about joint relief efforts following the earthquake in Haiti in January 2010.

23of 29Sharing in HistoryGeorge W. Bush, Michelle Obama.ZACH GIBSON/AFP via GettyLaura and George W. Bush and Michelle andBarack Obamaenjoy the opening ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on Sept. 24, 2016, in Washington, D.C.

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Sharing in History

George W. Bush, Michelle Obama.ZACH GIBSON/AFP via Getty

Laura and George W. Bush and Michelle andBarack Obamaenjoy the opening ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on Sept. 24, 2016, in Washington, D.C.

24of 29Showing SupportFrom left: First Lady Laura Bush, President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, Secretary Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama with President George H. W. Bush (below).Paul Morse/gettyAt a 2018 memorial service for former First Lady Barbara Bush, her daughter-in-law (and former First Lady) Laura Bush, son President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, Secretary Hillary Clinton, PresidentBarack Obamaand former First LadyMichelle Obamaall stood together in a show of support for Barbara’s husband, President George Bush.

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Showing Support

From left: First Lady Laura Bush, President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, Secretary Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama with President George H. W. Bush (below).Paul Morse/getty

At a 2018 memorial service for former First Lady Barbara Bush, her daughter-in-law (and former First Lady) Laura Bush, son President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, Secretary Hillary Clinton, PresidentBarack Obamaand former First LadyMichelle Obamaall stood together in a show of support for Barbara’s husband, President George Bush.

25of 29Mourning One of Their OwnChip Somodevilla/GettyAt the 2018 state funeral for George H.W. Bush, all four living presidents were seated in the front row, including Donald J. Trump (with wife Melania),Barack Obama(with wife Michelle), Bill Clinton (with wife Hillary) and Jimmy Carter (with wife Rosalynn).

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Mourning One of Their Own

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At the 2018 state funeral for George H.W. Bush, all four living presidents were seated in the front row, including Donald J. Trump (with wife Melania),Barack Obama(with wife Michelle), Bill Clinton (with wife Hillary) and Jimmy Carter (with wife Rosalynn).

26of 29Ushering In a New EraFormer U.S. President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and former U.S. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, and former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.Chip Somodevilla/GettyThree of the five living past presidents —Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton — join their wives as new President and Vice President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Virginia’s Arlington National Cemetery following the 2021 inauguration.Outgoing President Donald Trump chose to skip the 2021 inauguration festivities, and President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn stayed home given concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ushering In a New Era

Former U.S. President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and former U.S. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, and former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.Chip Somodevilla/Getty

Three of the five living past presidents —Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton — join their wives as new President and Vice President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Virginia’s Arlington National Cemetery following the 2021 inauguration.

Outgoing President Donald Trump chose to skip the 2021 inauguration festivities, and President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn stayed home given concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic.

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From left: former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama appearing in theCelebrating Americaninauguration special on Wednesday.getty images

“I think the fact that the three of us are standing here talking about a peaceful transfer of power speaks to the institutional integrity of our country,” said Bush.

Obama continued: “We’ve got to not just listen to folks we agree with, but listen to folks we don’t.”

28of 29Big Birthday!Hillary Clinton, Rosalynn Carter, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton.The Carter CenterBill and Hillary Clinton traveled to the Carters' home state of Georgia in July 2021to help the couple celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary.“Such a joy to celebrate these two special people, and their incredible bond, yesterday in Georgia,“the former First Lady captioned a photoof the two couples posing together. “Happy 75th anniversary, Jimmy and Rosalynn!”

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Big Birthday!

Hillary Clinton, Rosalynn Carter, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton.The Carter Center

Bill and Hillary Clinton traveled to the Carters' home state of Georgia in July 2021to help the couple celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary.

“Such a joy to celebrate these two special people, and their incredible bond, yesterday in Georgia,“the former First Lady captioned a photoof the two couples posing together. “Happy 75th anniversary, Jimmy and Rosalynn!”

29of 29Partners in ChangeChip Somodevilla/GettyAt a 2022 ceremony to mark the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act, President Joe Biden shared a laugh with PresidentBarack Obama, for whom he’d been the Vice President.

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Partners in Change

At a 2022 ceremony to mark the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act, President Joe Biden shared a laugh with PresidentBarack Obama, for whom he’d been the Vice President.

source: people.com