Posted on 01/12/2005 2:44:24 PM PST by GretchenM
Tuesday: The president talked about Social Security reform, laying more groundwork for understanding among the citizenry and their Congressional representatives.
Bush nominated Judge Michael Chertoff to replace Tom Ridge, outgoing Homeland Security director.
President Bush granted The Washington Times an extensive and exclusive interview: Bush: 'I don't see how you can be president without a relationship with the Lord'
Today: President Bush spoke at J.E.B Stuart High School in the Washington suburb of Falls Church, VA, to promote his second-term education agenda under the No Child Left Behind law.
Inaugural dress and gowns info found here! I get my wish that emerald green appears in an inaugural gown, but it'll be on Jenna rather than her mother. However, Laura will wear light green during one ceremony.
CIA chief Porter Goss has jettisoned several advisors, including former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, former Sen. Bob Kerrey, former Sen. Sam Nunn, Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. William Crowe, and CIA and FBI Director William Webster.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island.
QUOTE: President Bush said yesterday that he doesn't "see how you can be president without a relationship with the Lord," but that he is always mindful to protect the right of others to worship or not worship.
"To keep this country prosperous and to keep this country hopeful, we've got to make sure these public schools of ours stay strong, and we started on that road to strengthening every public school three years ago, when I signed the No Child Left Behind Act."
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Tuesday
President Bush listens as federal appeals court judge Michael Chertoff speaks after being named to be the new secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Tuesday. Chertoff headed the Justice Department's criminal division from 2001 to 2003, where he played a central role in the nation's legal response to the Sept. 11 attacks, before the president named him to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia.
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Undated file photo provided of Al Hubbard who President Bush has named assistant to the president for economic policy, responsible for directing economic policy-making throughout the administration. Hubbard will also take over as director of the National Economic Council. 
Chairs are put into place on the dais where U.S. President George W. Bush will stand for his swearing-in ceremony
Love it...thanks for all your work, Gretchen!
"Mrs. Laura Bush has chosen three American designers to create gowns and suits for the events celebrating the 55th Presidential Inauguration. Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, and Peggy Jennings designed outfits for Inaugural activities beginning on January 19."
DESCRIPTION OF MRS. BUSH'S ATTIRE
Wednesday, January 19
Inaugural Opening Ceremonies - Peggy Jennings Coat and Dress
Baby bouclé wool coat and dress in light green, accented with antique ivory grosgrain ribbon. The coat has an architectural notched collar and lapel, ribbon framed. Beneath is a jewel neck, long sleeve and column dress.
Inaugural Candlelight Dinners - Peggy Jennings Evening Gown A crystal rose hand beaded, re-embroidered lace gown over pink silk satin. The gown begins with a wide V neckline on a sculpted silhouette and is completed with a softly flounced scalloped hem.
Texas State Society "Black Tie and Boots" Inaugural Ball - Carolina Herrera Evening Gown
Raspberry awning-striped silk taffeta shirtdress. 
Oscar de la Renta Inaugural Ball Coat 
Inaugural Balls - Oscar de la Renta Evening Gown
Ice blue satin coat and silver and blue embroidered tulle long evening gown. 
This sketch from Badgley Mischka, shows the design of Jenna Bush's gown for her father's inaugual ball. Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka created an emerald silk crepe gown with metallic leather details and jeweled insets. 
Absolutely lovely. Wow, Gretchen, THAT was a lot of posting work. Thank you!
Ah....girls....aren't those necklines a TAD bit ....LOW???
Some Barney photos from June 2004
Barney Bush waits for President Bush in the Oval Office; June 2004
With The Boss
President George W. Bush, Vice President Cheney and members of his staff watch Barney play with a horseshoe outside the Oval Office. 
Thinking about yesterday's Presidential portrait ceremony, Barney decides to practice standing still for his own portrait (scheduled for 2009). 
Barney takes a morning walk on the beach in Sea Island, Ga. 
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder consults Barney during a meeting with President Bush on Sea Island, Ga.
In no particular hurry to attend an important meeting in the Rose Garden, Barney plods his way toward the door held open by the ever-patient White House Horticulturist Dale Haney.
Barney reserves some prime real estate while the President is briefed prior to a meeting with the Prime Minister of Hungary in the Oval Office
Determined to be the first dog to medal in the Men's 400 meter hurdles, Barney relentlessly trains for the 2004 games in Athens during his morning workout on the South Lawn of the White House. 
It's a good thing the little guy now has a pal!
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