What event was taking place during the shoe-throwing?
Baghdad press conference
A political rally
An election speech
A military parade
Answer
The shoe-throwing incident occurred during a Baghdad press conference held by then-President George W. Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on December 14, 2008. Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi threw two shoes at President Bush, shouting "This is a farewell kiss from the Iraqi people, you dog!" The incident gained significant attention and symbolized the growing discontent and opposition to the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq.
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