What Was The Silver Thing In Front Of Nancy Pelosi During Joe Biden’s SOTU 2022 Address? Explained: On Wednesday, (2nd March 2022), the United States President Joe Biden delivered the State of the Union address in DC. Though Nancy Pelosi began trending following the event. Several were inquisitive about the “silver thing” that was kept in front of the United States House of Representative speaker. Kamala Harris the Vice President and the speaker of the US HOR, Nancy Pelosi were watched sitting behind Biden. Today was the first time the 2 ladies allegedly sat together behind the POTUS at the time of this speech. The “silver thing” in front of Nancy Pelosi has been the House of Representatives” oldest surviving artifact. Follow More Update On GetIndiaNews.com
What Was The Silver Thing In Front Of Nancy Pelosi During Joe Biden’s SOTU 2022 Address?
The silver inkstand of a coin, considered the oldest artifact in the House, was created between 1810 and 1820. It has survived through time, but the origin of the same remains not known. The artifact includes the mark of Washington’s J. Leanord, a silversmith and watchmaker. The mark comprises 3 crystal inkwells and symbols of swags, snakes, and eagles. The snakes embody “unity and wisdom.”
Reacting to the historic object, a few keen cybercitizens took to Twitter:
Hallie Hamilton wrote, “Can anyone tell me what that silver or glass thing is on the desk of Nancy Pelosi? My friends and I agree that It is kind of distracting. #StateOfTheUnion #NancyPelosi #desk
@rloewe65 wrote, “What is that silver thing in front of Nancy Pelosi? It kinda looks like a crown. #SOTU
Another user wrote, “Asking for a friend, what the hell is that silver thing in front of @SpeakerPelosi?
What Did Biden Say In His SOU Address?
The hour-long address chiefly aimed at the recent Ukrainian invasion and domestic policy agenda of Biden. However certain points in his speech left Republicans weary, he got bipartisan standing ovations while talking about his support towards Ukraine as they battled Russian forces. In his address, he stated “He badly miscalculated. He thought he could roll into Ukraine and the globe would roll over. Rather, he met with a wall of strength he never anticipated or imagined. he met the Ukrainian citizen.” Biden also got applause from both parties while talking about the need to fund cops and keep schools open.
