White House shares tribute to gorilla legend Harambe
The White House commemorated the 10th anniversary of Harambe's death with a tribute on social media. Harambe, a western lowland gorilla, was killed in 2016 after a child fell into his enclosure, sparking widespread outrage and becoming a cultural icon. The tribute highlighted his lasting legacy and impact on American culture and the internet.
- ▪Harambe was killed at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2016 after a child fell into his enclosure.
- ▪The White House posted a tribute stating that Harambe's legacy still lives on a decade later.
- ▪Harambe became a symbol of internet culture and sparked movements like #JusticeforHarambe.
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Thursday marked the 10th anniversary of the death of Harambe, a western lowland gorilla who was killed in 2016, and the White House posted a tribute to him on X. “Everyone remembers where they were when they heard the news. And somehow, a decade later, his legacy still lives on. Gone, but never forgotten. Rest easy to a true patriot,” the White House said Wednesday. Recommended Stories Alyssa Farah Griffin: Trump ‘getting things done’ even if critics don’t like it Comedian Tom Segura says Spencer Pratt could ‘have a chance’ in Los Angeles Byron York says US is ‘between war and peace’ in Iran conflict The 17-year-old gorilla was shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo on May 28, 2016, after a 3-year-old boy fell into Harambe’s enclosure.
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