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A day in the life of President Bush (5/29/06): photos & news
www.yahoo.com/news www.whitehouse.gov/news ^ | 29th May 2006 | Snugs

Posted on 05/29/2006 6:01:31 PM PDT by snugs

The President and first lady spent the weekend at Camp David returning to Washington on Sunday.

One Saturday the President delivered the commencement speech to the 2006 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Today the President and the First Lady along with the Secretary of Defense attended the Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island


TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: donrumsfeld; laurabush; memorialday; presidentgeorgewbush
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Honors Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Virginia

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Laura and I are honored to join you today. Thank you for coming. Mr. Secretary, thank you for your kind words. Members of my Cabinet, General Pace, Members of Congress, members of the United States military, veterans, honored guests and the loved ones of the fallen: A few moments ago, I placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. I was honored to do so on behalf of the American people, as a sign of our solemn gratitude and our deep respect. The names of those buried there are known only to God, yet their souls have entered into the spirit of America, and they will never be forgotten by our nation. (Applause.)

In this place where valor sleeps, we acknowledge our responsibility as Americans to preserve the memory of the fallen. On this Memorial Day, we look out on quiet hills, and rows of white headstones -- and we know that we are in the presence of greatness. (Applause.) The markers here record the names of more than 296,000 men and women. Each of the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines buried here answered the call to serve, and stepped forward to protect the nation they loved.

All who are buried here understood their duty. They saw a dark shadow on the horizon, and went to meet it. They understood that tyranny must be met with resolve, and that liberty is always the achievement of courage. (Applause.) Here, in the presence of veterans they fought with and loved ones whose pictures they carried, the fallen give silent witness to the price of our liberty -- and our nation honors them, this day and every day. (Applause.)

In this place where valor sleeps, we are reminded why America has always gone to war reluctantly, because we know the costs of war. We have seen those costs in the war on terror we fight today. These grounds are the final resting place for more than 270 men and women who have given their lives in freedom's cause since the attacks of September the 11th, 2001. With us here are veterans who fought alongside them -- and who have come today to pay their respects. They are joined by veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and other conflicts across the globe, whose friends and comrades also lie in this sacred ground. As we pray for their fallen friends, we also remember those who went to war and are still missing, and we are determined to account for them all. (Applause.)

Our nation is free because of brave Americans like these, who volunteer to confront our adversaries abroad so we do not have to face them here at home. Our nation mourns the loss of our men and women in uniform; we will honor them by completing the mission for which they gave their lives -- by defeating the terrorists, by advancing the cause of liberty, and by laying the foundation of peace for a generation of young Americans. (Applause.) Today we pray that those who lie here have found peace with their Creator, and we resolve that their sacrifice will always be remembered by a grateful nation.

May God Bless the Untied States of America. (Applause.)





PHOTO OF THE DAY

President George W. Bush places his hand over his heart while Taps plays at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Memorial Day ceremonies, May 29, 2006, at Arlington National Cemetery. The president is accompanied by Maj. Gen. Guy C. Swan III, commanding general of U.S. Army Military District of Washington D.C. Defense Dept.

1 posted on 05/29/2006 6:01:35 PM PDT by snugs
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hi


2 posted on 05/29/2006 6:02:18 PM PDT by Peach (DICC's - doing the work for the DNC)
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To: snugs

Hello


3 posted on 05/29/2006 6:02:22 PM PDT by MJY1288 (THE DEMOCRATS OFFER NOTHING FOR THE FUTURE AND THEY LIE ABOUT THE PAST)
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4 posted on 05/29/2006 6:02:29 PM PDT by gwb43_2004 (I love W)
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Looking forward to tonights pics....thanks in advance cause I know they will be great


5 posted on 05/29/2006 6:03:49 PM PDT by mystery-ak (Army Wife and Army Mother.....toughest job in the military)
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To: snugs

:o)


6 posted on 05/29/2006 6:04:13 PM PDT by txrangerette ("We are fighting al-Qaeda, NOT Aunt Sadie"...Dick Cheney commenting on the wiretaps!!)
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Hey guys, nobody pinged me. How are you all?


7 posted on 05/29/2006 6:04:37 PM PDT by iluvgeorgie (All great men are hated.)
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To: 1Peter2:16; 2Jedismom; 2Trievers; 4mycountry; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; A_perfect_lady; ...

Sorry am late with the dose tonight - had company.

Just helping dad to bed will be back with the photos in about 10 mins - apologies.


8 posted on 05/29/2006 6:04:51 PM PDT by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
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Just helping dad to bed...

God bless you and keep you.

9 posted on 05/29/2006 6:09:23 PM PDT by CAWats (And I will make no distinction between terrorists and the democrats.)
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To: snugs

Thank you for the thread and your dedication to this thread, snugs. I'll check in later to see the pictures; it sounds like you've had a busy day.


10 posted on 05/29/2006 6:10:32 PM PDT by Peach (DICC's - doing the work for the DNC)
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To: snugs; All

Good evening everyone, snugs thanks for tonight's DOSE!


11 posted on 05/29/2006 6:15:28 PM PDT by Fudd Fan (DemocRATs- the CULTURE OF TREASON!)
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To: Peach

Good job! you're #1 :D


12 posted on 05/29/2006 6:17:41 PM PDT by Echo Talon
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To: iluvgeorgie

You got in before the ping


13 posted on 05/29/2006 6:18:24 PM PDT by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
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Today is Memorial Day when when Americans honour their military dead.



The history of Memorial Day
Each year, on the last Monday in May, the USA celebrates Memorial Day. For many, this day carries no special meaning except perhaps an extra day off from work, a beach barbecue, the start of the summer travel season, or for merchants, the opportunity to hold their annual Memorial Day Weekend sale.

In reality, the holiday is observed in honor of the nation's armed service personnel who were killed in wartime (in the UK this is the 11th November – Remembrance Day at which on the 11th hour of the 11th month we have a minutes silence all over the Britain).

The custom of honoring the graves of the war dead began prior to the end of the Civil War, but the national Memorial Day holiday (or "Decoration Day," as it was originally named) was first observed on May 30, 1868, on the order of General John Alexander Logan for the purpose of decorating the graves of the American Civil War dead. With the passage of time, Memorial Day was extended to honor all those who died in service, from the Revolutionary War to the present. It continued to be observed on May 30th until 1971, when most states changed to a newly established federal schedule of holiday observance.

Confederate Memorial Day, once a legal holiday in many southern states, is still observed on the fourth Monday in April in Alabama, and the last Monday in April in Mississippi and Georgia. A National Moment of Remembrance

May of 1997 saw the start of what is becoming an American tradition recognized by the President and Members of Congress -- to put the "memorial" back in Memorial Day. The idea of a National Moment of Remembrance was born a year earlier when children touring Lafayette Park in Washington, DC were asked what Memorial Day meant and they responded, "That's the day the pools open!"

The "Moment" was initiated by No Greater Love, a Washington, DC-based national humanitarian organization. For the first time in U.S. history, on Memorial Day 1997 "Taps" was played at 3 p.m. in many locations and at events throughout America. This effort was repeated again in subsequent years.

The objective of the "Moment" is to raise Americans' awareness of the honorable contributions made by those who died while defending our nation and to encourage all Americans to honor those who died as a result of service to this nation by pausing for one minute at 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Memorial Day.

There is also a 21 gun salute at 12.00 noon which is a Salute to the Nation

Taps
Of all the military bugle calls, none is so easily recognized or more apt to render emotion than the call Taps. The melody is both eloquent and haunting and the history of its origin is interesting and somewhat clouded in controversy. In the British Army, a similar call known as Last Post has been sounded over soldiers' graves since 1885, but the use of Taps is unique with the United States military, since the call is sounded at funerals, wreath-laying and memorial services.

Click here for further details

Click here to listen - US Military - Taps (bagpipes).mp3

14 posted on 05/29/2006 6:20:31 PM PDT by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
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President Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice walk on the South Lawn as they leave the White House for Camp David, Friday, May 26, 2006


President Bush boards Air Force One, Saturday, May 27, 2006, in Hagerstown, Md


President Bush arrives to deliver the commencement address at the United States Military Academy, Saturday, May 27, 2006, in West Point, N.Y

15 posted on 05/29/2006 6:21:23 PM PDT by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
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President George W. Bush delivers the commencement speech Saturday, May 27, 2006, to the 2006 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, in West Point, N.Y. "The field of battle is where your degree and commission will take you, " the President told the graduates. "This is the first class to arrive at West Point after the attacks of September the 11th, 2001. Each of you came here in a time of war, knowing all the risks and dangers that come with wearing our nation's uniform. And I want to thank you for your patriotism, your devotion to duty, your courageous decision to serve. America is grateful and proud of the men and women of West Point."


U.S. President George W. Bush is saluted by a member of the 2006 graduating class of the Military Academy at West Point, New York, May 27, 2006


President Bush waves with Shane Oravsky during the commencement ceremony at the United States Military Academy, Saturday, May 27, 2006, in West Point, N.Y


Class of 2006 graduating Cadets of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, share in a laugh Saturday, May 27, 2006, during President George W. Bush's commencement speech


President Bush and first lady Laura Bush wave as they arrive on the South Lawn of the White House, Sunday, May 28, 2006

16 posted on 05/29/2006 6:21:55 PM PDT by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
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Before the ping? Wow! I didn't know that was possible.


17 posted on 05/29/2006 6:22:21 PM PDT by iluvgeorgie (All great men are hated.)
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To: snugs

here...there...everywhere...


18 posted on 05/29/2006 6:23:27 PM PDT by bitt ("guests, particularly uninvited ones, are not in a position to make demands...")
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To: Echo Talon

ET!


19 posted on 05/29/2006 6:24:55 PM PDT by bitt ("guests, particularly uninvited ones, are not in a position to make demands...")
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TODAY - MEMORIAL DAY


President George W. Bush walks to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns during Memorial Day observances at the Arlington National Cemetary Ampitheater in Arlington, Virginia.


President Bush, left, lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns Monday, May 29, 2006 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va

20 posted on 05/29/2006 6:25:06 PM PDT by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
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