50 years ago, the Nixon Pandas arrived in Washington DC to great fanfare!
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.yourbrainonpandas.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/panda-history_-the-nixon-pandas-100-res1.jpg?resize=549%2C554&ssl=1)
Since that momentous occasion, pandas have participated in many events in our Nation’s Capitol!
![March](https://i0.wp.com/www.yourbrainonpandas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/006-zoo-protest-100r.jpg?resize=589%2C600&ssl=1)
![inauguration](https://i0.wp.com/www.yourbrainonpandas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/007a-what-if-you-gave-an-inauguration-pt-1-100r.jpg?resize=589%2C600&ssl=1)
![Memorial day](https://i0.wp.com/www.yourbrainonpandas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/055-be-dangerous-not-endangered-100r.jpg?resize=589%2C600&ssl=1)
![reality](https://i0.wp.com/www.yourbrainonpandas.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/043-mittens-military-parade-100r.jpg?resize=589%2C600&ssl=1)
Yes, pandas have become a part of every day life in Washington DC!
What do you say to another 50 years of panda diplomacy?
Be the Bear!
Bob T Panda
Pay no attention to those reports of Ling Ling biting one of her keepers! I’m sure it was just a little panda nip!