Why Biden is now routinely taking the short stairs up to Air Force One : NPR
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The built-in stairs lead to the belly of the plane. They're less photogenic than the tall, outdoor steps. But the sturdier stairs pose less of a health and political risk to the 80-year-old president.
The built-in stairs lead to the belly of the plane. They're less photogenic than the tall, outdoor steps. But the sturdier stairs pose less of a health and political risk to the 80-year-old president.
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Why Biden is now routinely taking the short stairs up to Air Force One : NPR
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Why Biden is now routinely taking the short stairs up to Air Force One : NPR
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Why Biden is now routinely taking the short stairs up to Air Force One : NPR
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