March 2005
President George W. Bush stands with Michael Chertoff, the new Secretary of Homeland Security, during Chertoff's swearing-in ceremony Thursday, Mar. 3, 2005, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C
President Bush talks about the War on Terror at the National Defense University at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, March 8, 2005
President George W. Bush and His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan meet in the Oval Office to discuss Middle East peace and tradeTuesday, March 15, 2004.
President George W. Bush accepts a bowl of shamrocks from Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern during a ceremony celebrating St. Patrick's Day in the Roosevelt Room Thursday, March 17, 2005
President George W. Bush walks with Mexico President Vicente Fox, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin upon their arrival Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at the Bill Daniels Activity Center at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
Education Secretary Margaret Spellings read to children during the 2005 White House Easter Egg Roll. March 28, 2005.
President George W. Bush listens as Archbishop Demetrios Trakatellis delivers brief remarks Monday, March 28, 2005, during a celebration of Greek Independence Day at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington DC.
Accompanied by Iraqi citizens who voted in the recent elections, President George W. Bush delivers remarks about freedom in Iraq in the Rose Garden Tuesday, March 29, 2005. "I want to thank you for your strong belief in democracy and freedom. It's a belief that, with their vote, the Iraqi people signal to the world that they intend to claim their liberty and build a future of freedom for their country," said President Bush. "And it was a powerful signal."
April 2005
President George W. Bush gives remarks on the death of Pope John Paul II with First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush at the White House on Saturday April 2, 2005
President George W. Bush and Ukraine President Viktor Yushchenko shake hands upon Mr. Yushchenko's departure Monday, April 4, 2005, following his visit to the White House.
President George W. Bush places his hand on the shoulder of 11-year-old David Smith after he presented the young man with the Medal of Honor, awarded his father, Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith, posthumously Monday during ceremonies at the White House. Joining David on stage are his step-sister Jessica and his mother, Birgit Smith.
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is greeted by President George W. Bush upon the Prime Minister's arrival Monday, April 11, 2005, to the President's ranch in Crawford, Texas
President George W. Bush waves to the troops at Fort Hood, Texas, as he arrived Tuesday, April 12, 2005, to thank them in person for their service in Iraq. "Americans are grateful for your sacrifice and your service," the President told a large portion of the 44,188 soldiers and airmen stationed at the base. "...And so is your Commander-in-Chief."
President Bush shares a meal with troops at Fort Hood, Texas Tuesday, April 12, 2005. The two divisions on base are the 1st Cavalry Division and the 4th Infantry Division. There are 44,188 soldiers and airmen stationed at the base and on an average day, there are 25,000 soldiers from Fort Hood serving outside the Continental United States.
Vice President Dick Cheney attends the Day of Remembrance ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Okla., April 19, 2005. At 9:02 a.m., Vice President Cheney and former President Bill Clinton joined victims of the bombing in 168 seconds of silence in remembrance of the 168 people killed 10 years ago. Pictured on stage, from left, are Frank Hill, chairman of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation, former President Bill Clinton, Vice President Dick Cheney, and Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry
President George W. Bush speaks at the dedication of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Ill., Tuesday, April 19, 2005. "When his life was taken, Abraham Lincoln assumed a greater role in the story of America than man or President," said President Bush. "Every generation has looked up to him as the Great Emancipator, the hero of unity, and the martyr of freedom."
Gen. Peter Pace addresses the media as President George W. Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld look on Friday, April 22, 2005. The President announced his nomination of Gen. Pace to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, saying, "When confirmed by the Senate, General Pete Pace will be the first Marine in history to hold this vital position. He knows the job well."