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A plucky young boy showed he would not be ignored, even if it was by the Vice President of the United States.

Mike Pence was giving a speech at an event celebrating the National Military Appreciation Month with a group of children from army families stood behind him, when his outstretched arms appeared to brush one in the face.

The boy gave Donald Trump 's deputy a death stare in response to the unintended insult, and refused to give up without a sorry.

He waslater being picked up on the microphone saying: "You owe me an apology."

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Pence was speaking at the event held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C yesterday.

At the end of his speech, he said "Thank you all very much, God bless you, and God bless these wonderful kids."

But as he did so, Pence outstretched his arms - accidentally brushing the little boy in the face.

(Image: Reuters)

Seemingly unaware he had caused so much offence, Pence walked round, high-fiving and hugging other children who had gathered there.

But the child he brushed in the face would not give up his quest and followed Pence until he acknowledged him.

(Image: Reuters)

He is heard on the microphone saying "Excuse me" and "You owe me an apology."

When he eventually caught up with Pence the pair had a brief exchange until the politician responded: "Oh I'm very sorry, I didn't mean to bop you."