title A day in the life of President Bush (Many photos) 11-11-08

White House and other sources ^ | November 11, 2008

[Melian]

Thank you for this. I will miss President Bush every day of the next four years. He deserves honor from every American.

[Kaslin]

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks at a rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, November 11, 2008.>

President Bush speaks during the rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008.

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks at a rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, November 11, 2008.

Marine Corps Commandant, Gen. James Conway, left, and an unidentified wounded Marine, listen as President Bush speaks at the rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008.

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York November 11, 2008.>

[Kaslin]

U.S. President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush greet veterans at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, November 11, 2008.

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matt Bradford during a rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, November 11, 2008

President Bush talks with wounded Marine Lance Corp. Matt Bradford during the rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. In January of 2007, Bush watched the multiple amputee Marine climb a rock wall and plant the Marine Corp flag at the top during a visit to the Center for the Intrepid in San Antonio.

[Kaslin]

An honor guard stands at attention as President Bush, first lady Laura Bush, and others, participate in the rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008.>

[Kaslin]

President Bush receives a standing ovation after being acknowledged that that there have been no terrorist attacks in the U.S. in seven years, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, during the rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York. From left are, Intrepid co-chairmen Richard Santulli, the president, Charles DeGunzberg, and philanthropist Arnold Fischer.

[Kaslin]

President Bush walks with former astronauts Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin, left, and Scott Carpenter during the rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008.

[Kaslin]

U.S. President George W. Bush receives the Intrepid Freedom Award from Chairman of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Rich Santulli during a rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, November 11, 2008.>

President Bush receives a piece of the deck of the Intrepid presented by Mike Hallahan, president of the United War Veterans Council of New York, left, as the president's naval attendant holds the memento during the rededication ceremony for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008

[Kaslin]

U.S. President George W. Bush (2nd L) and first lady Laura Bush (L) take a look at a TBM Avenger, the same type of plane his father, former President George H.W. Bush, flew in World War Two, at a rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, November 11, 2008. They are joined by Susan Marenoff, Executive Director of the Museum (R) and Eric Boehm, Aircraft Restoration Manager.

[Kaslin]

US President George W. Bush (C-L) and First Lady Laura Bush (C-R) wave as they depart a Veterans Day rededication of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York. Bush, marking his last Veterans Day in office on a decommissioned aircraft carrier, said Tuesday he would miss being commander-in-chief of the US military.

President Bush and first lady Laura Bush wave as they leave the rededication ceremony for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008.>

U.S. President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush walk towards Marine One at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, November 11, 2008.

[Kaslin]

From the White House

President George W. Bush, joined by Mrs. Laura Bush, stands outside Air Force One as he addresses his remarks in honor of Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 upon the President's arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. President Bush introduced military personnel representing the five branches of the armed services, who traveled with him aboard AF-1, honoring their service, from left are, U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Shenequa Cox of Dallas, Texas; U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer First Class Christopher O. Hutto of Homer, Alaska; U.S. Army National Guard SSgt Michael Noyce-Merino of Melrose, Montana; U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alicia Goetschel of Warrensburg, Mo., and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Badon of Lufkin, Texas. White House photo by Eric Draper

[Kaslin]

President George W. Bush gestures as he addresses his remarks in honor of Veteran's Day Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at the rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is presented with the 2008 Intrepid Freedom Award by Rich Santulli, left, and Charles de Gunzberg, co-chairmen of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, during the rededication of the museum on Veteran's Day in New York. The award recognizes world leaders who embody the ideals of world freedom and democracy. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is presented a piece of the flight deck of the USS Intrepid by Mike Hallahan, left, president of the United War Veterans Council of New York, also joined by military aide U.S. Navy Lt.Cmdr. Clay Beers, during the rededication ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York. White House photo by Eric Draper

[Kaslin]

President George W. Bush, joined by former astronauts Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin, left, and Scott Carpenter, stand together during a moment of silence after tossing a memorial wreath Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 from the deck of the USS Intrepid into the Hudson River, during a Veteran's Day tribute in New York. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush and Sally Hoover Casale, daughter of the late U.S. Navy aviator Captain William 'Bill' H. Hoover, complete the ribbon cutting Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, to release a bottle for the re-christening of the USS Intrepid, during the rededication ceremony for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush acknowledges applause as she is introduced on stage Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at the rededication ceremony for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York. White House photo by Eric Draper

[Kaslin]

First lady Laura Bush and Sally Hoover Casale, granddaughter of the original dedicators of the U.S.S. Intrepid, cut the ribbon during the rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008

U.S. first lady Laura Bush (L) and Sally Hoover Casale react as a bottle of champagne fails to break during a rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York, November 11, 2008

[Kaslin]

Vice President Dick Cheney greets members of the Virginia Military Institute, regimental staff, from left, Becky Harris and Holly Giacolone as part of Military Appreciation Day at the college in Lexington, Va., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008.

Vice President Dick Cheney greets members of the Virginia Military Institute regimental staff with the Institute's superintendent, General J.H. Binford Peay III, right, as part of Military Appreciation Day in Lexington, Va., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008.>

Vice President Dick Cheney reviews the Virginia Military Corps cadets as part of Military Appreciation Day at the college before Cheney addressed the Corps in Lexington, Va., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008

[Kaslin]

From yesterday, without the “Chosen one” and aunt Esther

President Bush walks from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, as he leaves for a trip to the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md.

U.S. President George W. Bush walks from the Oval Office to board Marine One on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, November 10, 2008

U.S. President George W. Bush walks from the Oval Office to board Marine One on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, November 10, 2008.

[Kaslin]

From yesterday, without the “Chosen one” and aunt Esther

President Bush walks from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, as he leaves for a trip to the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md.

U.S. President George W. Bush walks from the Oval Office to board Marine One on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, November 10, 2008

U.S. President George W. Bush walks from the Oval Office to board Marine One on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, November 10, 2008.

[Kaslin]

U.S. President George W. Bush waves as he prepares to board Marine One on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, November 10, 2008.

U.S. President George W. Bush waves as he prepares to board Marine One on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, November 10, 2008.

U.S. President George W. Bush arrives to visit troops at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, November 10, 2008.

[Humal]

Did Marine One land ON the Intrepid?

I too miss both the President and First Lady already. Their likes will not be seen again in a long time.

[Kaslin]

U.S. President George W. Bush waves to journalists after visiting wounded troops at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, November 10, 2008.

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks to journalists after visiting wounded troops at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda November 10, 2008.

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks to journalists after visiting wounded troops at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, November 10, 2008

President Bush speaks outside the Bethesda National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. Monday, Nov. 10, 2008

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks to journalists as Rear Admiral Matt Nathan listens after visiting wounded troops at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda November 10, 2008.

[Kaslin]

US President George W. Bush arrives on the South Lawn of the White House. Barack Obama was to take his first steps in the Oval Office on Monday and hold talks with US President George W. Bush just 71 days before inheriting two wars and a global economic crisis.