Bush ducked , avoiding being hit by either of the shoes .
On December 14 , 2008 , Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al - Zaidi threw both of his shoes at United States President George W. Bush during an Iraqi press conference .
President ducked , avoiding being hit by either of the shoes .
On December 14 , 2008 , Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al - Zaidi threw both of his shoes at United States President George W. Bush during an Iraqi press conference .