UK students played “Sweet Caroline” outside the White House in an act of desperation for the US government to open up the normally public buildings.

On Thursday 13th of November, 26 students and 3 teachers from the Reach Free School arrived at Washington DC hoping to stick to the plan of visiting multiple famous and historical places. 

However upon arrival they were shocked to find out that the bill, having been passed on Tuesday 11th November, had not yet opened the buildings properly. 

Which meant that on the day of arrival for the poor students and teachers, their plans were quick to be discouraged…

On Friday 14th November the students arrived outside the White House and quickly became friends with an American man playing music on a speaker. 

The man asked for some suggestions from students and the sixth formers instantly knew.

The song “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond was put at full volume outside the gates to the White House. 

People joined in with the singing and clapping, even someone dressed up as Trump himself started dancing. 

The moment of pure joy was hilarious and lifted everyone’s spirits. 

The plans were ruined but the vibes were definitely not. 

The students, teachers and everyone else had their spirits and enjoyment levels lifted sky high.