2008 Presidential Campaign Visit
On March 31, 2008, then Senator Barack Obama visited Wilbur Chocolate Company, thrusting it into the national spotlight. President-elect Obama greeted a sizable crowd outside before venturing inside to taste-test various treats offered to the calorie-conscious candidate. The hometown newspaper, the Lititz Record Express, documented his visit with a photo gallery.
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