Couple married for 78 years congratulated by President

President Obama contratulates couple

Oldest couple in the U.S.


Photographer: WMAR
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Posted: 01/31/2012

LAS VEGAS - Imagine being married for 78 years! One Las Vegas couple reached that milestone....a milestone so special even the President took note.

"You're in love, and that's all you think about, you know," said Wilbur."It's very simple... It's give and take, and compromise."

Wilbur and Theresa have been married for 78 years. Their son entered them into a contest and they won the title of the oldest,  longest-married couple in the country.

The President said the next time he is in Las Vegas he plans to invite the couple to see him and mention their achievement.

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