Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, and Bill Clinton are participating in an ad campaign urging Americans to get vaccinated when they can.
One advertisement features the four former presidents and their wives receiving the vaccine and the other shows Obama, Bush, and Clinton following President Joe Biden’s inauguration advising Americans to get the vaccine when it is available to them.
Bush noted the vaccine is now available to millions of Americans and will soon “be available to everyone.”
Obama stepped in to tell Americans “it will protect them” as well as those they love.
The former presidents described the things they are looking forward to after getting vaccinated.
Clinton explained he wants to “go back to work” and “move around.”
Watch the first ad below:
Obama said he wants to “visit with Michelle’s mom… hug her and see her on her birthday.”
Bush is “really looking forward to going to Opening Day in Texas Rangers Stadium with the full stadium.”
Carter is heard talking about the reason why he is getting the vaccine, “I’m getting vaccinated because we want this pandemic to end as soon as possible.”
Obama called on Americans to get vaccinated “when it’s available to you.”
Bush added, “Roll up your sleeve and do your part.”
Clinton went on, “This is our shot.”
Carter concluded, “Now it’s up to you.”
The second ad is a direct message from Obama, Bush, and Clinton seeking to reassure Americans the vaccine works.
Watch the video below:
Clinton opened the ad, “Right now the COVID-19 vaccines are available to millions of Americans.”
Obama chimed in, “And soon they will be available to everyone.”
Bush reminded Americans “the science is clear” and the vaccine will “protect you and those” they love from the virus. He went on, “So, we urge you to get vaccinated when it is available to you.”
Obama closed the ad, “That’s the first step to ending the pandemic and moving our country forward. It’s up to you.”
On Wednesday, the CDC reported the nation has administered 95.7 million doses of the vaccine and distributed more than 127 million doses.
