A DAY IN THE LIFE OF PRESIDENT BUSH (photos): 10/17/03

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[ohioWfan]

President Bush and First Lady, Laura left California yesterday, and arrived at Tokyo’s Haneda airport (at around 3:00 am, Pacific time), where they were greeted by U.S. Ambassador Howard Baker. The President met with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi for talks on subjects such as international trade and the reconstruction of Iraq. The President and First Lady were dinner guests at the Akasaka State Guest House, where they dined on Japanese steak and Yakatori chicken, sitting on the floor, but were allowed to dangle their legs through a hole in the floor!

Japan is only the first stop in a whirlwind 9 day tour of 6 Asian countries and Australia, and including the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday. There are LOTS of pictures, many of which could have been selected as the “best,” (and which I have tried to assemble in some sort of orderly fashion), so enjoy your Daily Dose of Dubya!!

[Right_in_Virginia]

What a wonderful treat these pics are---thank you!

It's amazing how none of these terrific photos (or the film) finds their way onto the news programs.

I guess nothing interrupts the 23/7 coverage of Kobe and Peterson ;^(

[Nea Wood]

They are made of pineapple and are very cool in the hot weather.

Made of pineapple? Really? Interesting information. Thanks, usedtolurk!

[Fawnn]

From a pro-Bush article on this thread:

"How does he feel being the most powerful man in the world? He gives a one-word answer, the right answer - "humbling"."

Want to place bets on how many days it takes before "humbling" quotes from Hillary et. al. start showing up in the press? ;)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

What a great idea!

I bet bachelors would like it too!

Any idea what she charges for her services?

Nice to hear from you again..

Have a great day!

Ms.B

[bushfamfan]

I'm thinking that it may have something to do with the car accident she was in?

[bushfamfan]

I notice your screenname. Who were you assigned to as Secret Service?

[GretchenEE]

The shirt is called a barong tagalog and it is the traditional dress shirt for men in the Philippines. I think that Presidents since Howard Taft all wear them when they are in the Philippines. They are made of pineapple and are very cool in the hot weather. Much more comfortable than black tie.

Thank you so much for posting this. His shirt looked like the other men's at the dinner, so I thought it must be being worn to honor his hosts. It's nice to have the background.

[W04Man]

Bump! I had a hard time finding the 17th Dose with the different title.

http://W-04.com

[GretchenEE]

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[GretchenEE]

Some Sunday photos coming ...

[GretchenEE]

These are in no particular order.

Bush talks about North Korea during his meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Bangkok, Oct. 19, 2003. Bush and Hu spoke about the North Korean issue during their meeting before the annual APEC meeting kicks off on Oct. 20.

Presidential limousine parked in the grounds of the Grand Palace during the State Dinner hosted by Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, Thailand Sunday, Oct. 19.

[GretchenEE]

Speaking to Thai troops at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters in Bangkok. Bush is in Thailand to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference. Bush said the recording reinforced his resolve for Washington's war on terror.

Bush gazes out amid the opulence of the Grand Palace in Bangkok during a state visit to Thailand, Sunday, Oct.19, 2003. Bush and other leaders are gathering in Bangkok for the start of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation

[Not gonna take it anymore]

Thanks for the ping.

[GretchenEE]

Bush toasts with Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej during the State Dinner at the Grand Palace in Bangkok Sunday, Oct. 19

As President Bush tours the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Secretary of State Colin Powell , followed by National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice , walks amid journalists, security agents, and White House aides as he navigates through the chaos of the presidential entourage to view the splendors of ancient Siam, Sunday, Oct. 19

[GretchenEE]

Bush watches a traditional Thai cultural dancing performance alongside first lady Laura Bush (2nd R), the King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej (4th R) and Thai Queen Sirikit (R) following a state dinner at the Royal Grand Palace in Bangkok

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, toasts with first lady Laura Bush, center, as Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, right, looks on during the State Dinner at the Grand Palace in Bangkok

[GretchenEE]

President Bush , fifth from right, and first lady Laura Bush, fifth from left, poses with Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, fourth from right, and Queen Sirikit, fourth from left, at the start of a State Dinner at the Grand Palace in Bangkok Sunday. Other Thai royal family members pictured, left to right: Princess Chulaborn; Princess Sirindhorn; Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn; Princess Ubolratana; Princess Soamsawalee; Princess Bajrakitiyabha.

Powell and Rice sharing a light moment

[prairiebreeze]

Thank you Gretchen, for these MOST interesting pictures. The architecture and decor is unusual (at least to me) and fascinating to see. I'm glad I had a few minutes to Freep this afternoon!

Prairie

[GretchenEE]

Accompanied by Thai military officers and U.S. Secret Service agents, President Bush and first lady Laura Bush, left, tour the Grand Palace and the nearby Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok

[prairiebreeze]

Laura most certainly has taken your dress designer advice!

Prairie :^)

[GretchenEE]

Closer view

Wonder what's on his mind ...
Walking with Thailand's King Bhumiphol as he arrives for a state dinner at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003. At far right is Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. Queen Sirikit is second from left