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Great moments in shoe usage, political category

Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khruschev pounding his shoe at the United Nations, October 12, 1960. Number of shoes utilized: 1.

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Iraqi journalist Muntadir al-Zaidi throws shoe at US President George Bush, December 14, 2008. Number of shoes utilized: 2.

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Photo: Evan Vucci/AP