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VIDEO: 106-Year-Old Woman Meets The Obamas, Dances With Joy

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) -- A 106-year-old woman fulfilled her dreams of meeting President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

Virginia McLaurin danced when she met the Obamas in a video posted to Facebook over the weekend.

McLaurin said it was an honor to meet the Obamas.

"I thought I would never live to get into The White House," she said. "And I tell you, I am so happy -- a black President, a black wife! And I'm here to celebrate black history!"

Dance Party with 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin

What's the secret to still dancing at 106? Watch 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin fulfill her dream of visiting the White House and meeting President Obama. #BlackHistoryMonth

Posted by The Obama White House on Sunday, February 21, 2016

Even Mrs. Obama joined McLaurin in dance after giving her a hug. When President Obama asked her the secret to dancing at 106, Michelle chimed in: "Just keep moving!"

We hope we're still dancing like Virginia at 106.

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