"If I were president, I would..." 3,000 kids try to break world record in Philadelphia during DNC
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- With the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia this week, the presidency is top of mind -- but Hillary Clinton isn't the only one in the city considering what she would do in the White House.
"If I was the president of the United States, I would..."
We have all asked ourselves the question.
"MIghty Writers" competition during DNC in Philadelphia
"This is what I would do if I was president," Samir, age 11 said.
For these young people, it felt more real during the week Democrats would nominate a presidential candidate in their hometown.
"MIghty Writers" competition during DNC in Philadelphia
"It’s actually pretty cool to be a part of history, you know?" Patrick, age 14 said.
Hundreds of kids in sweltering heat in the Philadelphia Art Museum put themselves in the president's position.
"We’re here to show what we would do if we were president, the changes we would make in the world," Eanee, age 16 said.
"MIghty Writers" competition during DNC in Philadelphia
They were trying to break a world record too.
A local group called "Mighty Writers" put out the call for 3,000 kids, which would smash the record for most people writing at any one time. The kids had 15 minutes to put their plans on paper.
"If I was president, I would give back to the people who don’t have much," Eanee said.
"MIghty Writers" competition during DNC in Philadelphia
"I’m going to say how I’m going to cut the military spending," Patrick said.
Promoting peace and helping the less fortunate were the most popular answers.
"MIghty Writers" competition during DNC in Philadelphia
After 15 minutes, it was time to gather up the words and fill out the official forms.
"Can’t one person change the world. It’s more of a team effort, so we’re all here as a team. We are the future," Eanee said.
"MIghty Writers" competition during DNC in Philadelphia
Those with the group "Mighty Writers" said the current record is around 1,200 kids writing at one time.
It will take Guinness World Records officials a few days to see whether the kids in Philadelphia set a new record.