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A Day In The Life of President Bush (with Photos) ~~ 11-19-07
www.yahoo.com/news www.whitehouse.gov/news ^ | 19th November 2007 | Snugs

Posted on 11/19/2007 6:26:20 PM PST by snugs

The President and the First Lady spent the weekend in Washington attending St John's on Sunday as is their normal practice when in Washington on a Sunday.

Today the President visited Central Virginia Foodbank and then visted the Berkeley Plantation on the banks of the James River in Charles City , Virginia where he gave a Thanksgiving message.

Today the White House announced the resignation of Fran Townsend as counterrorism adviser Click here for the President's statement regarding her resignation

Today Secretary of State Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Winston Peters met in the Treaty Room of the U.S. State Department.

Today Secretary of Defense Robert Gates welcomed Norway Minister of Defense Anne-Grete Strom-Erichsen to the Pentagon.

Today the First Lady attended a ceremony celebrating the First Spouses Gold Coin Program at the White House.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

President Bush Offers Thanksgiving Greetings
Berkeley Plantation
Charles City, Virginia

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Thanks very much. Thanks for the warm welcome. I am proud to be back in the great state of Virginia. I particularly appreciate the chance to visit Berkeley Plantation. I thank the good people who care for this historic treasure. Over the years, Presidents have visited Berkeley. President William Henry Harrison called it home. As a matter of fact, it was here where he composed the longest inauguration speech in history. (Laughter.) He went on for nearly two hours. You don't need to worry; I'm not going to try to one-up him today. (Laughter.)

Berkeley also claims to be the site of America's first official Thanksgiving. (Applause.) The good folks here say that the founders of Berkeley held their celebration before the Pilgrims had even left port. (Applause.) As you can imagine, this version of events is not very popular up north. (Laughter.) But even the administration of President Kennedy -- a son of Massachusetts -- recognized Berkeley's role in this important holiday. And so this afternoon, I've come to honor Berkeley's history -- and to continue the great American tradition of giving thanks. (Applause.)

Laura sends her best. Most people say, I wish she'd have come and not you. (Laughter.) She's doing just fine and I know she is going to be envious when I describe how beautiful this part of the country is. And I thank you for giving me a chance to come.

I want to thank my friend, Tom Saunders, who is the founder of the Saunders Trust for American History at the New York Historical Society -- that means he and his and wife, Jordan, are raising money to make sure this site is as beautiful as it is and stays an important part of our history and legacy. (Applause.)

I thank Judy and Jamie Jamieson, who happen to be the owners of this beautiful site. And I appreciate your hospitality. (Applause.) I can't help but recognize my daughter's future father-in-law -- (laughter) -- I appreciate you coming. (Applause.) A lot of people think she's showed some pretty good common sense to marry somebody from Virginia. (Applause.) He's doing all right, himself.

Every November, we celebrate the traditions of Thanksgiving; we're fixing to do so again. We remember that the Pilgrims gave thanks after their first harvest in New England. We remember that George Washington led his men in thanksgiving during the American Revolution. And we remember that Abraham Lincoln revived the Thanksgiving tradition in the midst of a bloody civil war.

Yet few Americans remember much about Berkeley. They don't know the story of the Berkeley Thanksgiving. This story has its beginnings in the founding of the colony of Virginia four centuries ago. As the colony grew, settlers ventured beyond the walls of Jamestown, and into the surrounding countryside. The Berkeley Company of England acquired 8,000 acres of nearby land, and commissioned an expedition to settle it.

In 1619, a band of 38 settlers departed Bristol, England for Berkeley aboard a ship like the one behind me. At the end of their long voyage, the men reviewed their orders from home. And here's what the orders said: "The day of our ship's arrival h shall be yearly and perpetually kept holy as a day of Thanksgiving to Almighty God." (Applause.) Upon hearing those orders, the men fell to their knees in prayer. And with this humble act of faith, the settlers celebrated their first Thanksgiving in the New World.

In the years that followed, the settlers at Berkeley faced many hardships. And in 1622, the settlement was destroyed. Berkeley became a successful plantation after it was rebuilt, when people returned to this site. And it is an important part of our history. And as we look back on the story of Berkeley, we remember that we live in a land of many blessings.

The story of Berkeley reminds us that we live in a land of opportunity. We remember that the settlers at Berkeley came to America with the hope of building a better life. And we remember that immigrants in every generation have followed in their footsteps. Their dreams have helped transform 13 small colonies into a large and growing nation of more than 300 million people.

Today, America we're blessed with great prosperity. We're blessed with farmers and ranchers who provide us with abundant food. We're blessed with the world's finest workers; with entrepreneurs who create new jobs. We're blessed with devoted teachers who prepare our children for the opportunities of tomorrow. We're blessed with a system of free enterprise that makes it possible for people of all backgrounds to rise in society and realize their dreams. These blessings have helped us build a strong and growing economy -- and these blessings have filled our lives with hope.

The story of Berkeley reminds us that we live in a nation dedicated to liberty. In 1776, Berkeley's owner, Benjamin Harrison, became one of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. In the Declaration, we see the founders' great hope for our country, their conviction that we're all created equal, with the God-given right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

were held against their will here at Berkeley and other plantations -- and their bondage is a shameful chapter in our nation's history.

The story of Berkeley reminds us to honor those who have sacrificed in the cause of freedom. During the Civil War, Union forces at Berkeley adopted a nightly bugle call that has echoed throughout the ages. The bugle call has become known as "Taps." And when we hear it play, we remember that the freedoms we enjoyed have come at a heavy price.

Today, the men and women of the United States Armed Forces are taking risks for our freedom. They're fighting on the front lines of the war on terror, the war against extremists and radicals who would do us more harm. Many of them will spend Thanksgiving far from the comforts of home. And so we thank them for their service and sacrifice. We keep their families and loved ones in our prayers. We pray for the families who lost a loved one in this fight against the extremists and radicals, and we vow that their sacrifice will not be in vain. (Applause.)

This Thanksgiving, we pay tribute to all Americans who serve a cause larger than themselves. We are thankful for the police officers who patrol our streets. We're thankful for the firefighters who protect our homes and property. We're thankful for the leaders of our churches and synagogues and all faith-based organizations that call us to live lives of charity. We're thankful of the ordinary citizens who become good Samaritans in times of distress.

Our people have prospered, our nation has grown, our Thanksgiving traditions have evolved -- after all, they didn't have football back then. (Laughter.) Yet the source of all our blessings remains the same: We give thanks to the Author of Life who granted our forefathers safe passage to this land, who gives every man, woman, and child on the face of the Earth the gift of freedom, and who watches over our nation every day. (Applause.)

I wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving. I offer Thanksgiving greetings to every American citizen. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless the United States of America. (Applause.)





PHOTO OF THE DAY

President George W. Bush speaks with actors Jim Curtis and Mattie Jones during his visit Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, to the Thanksgiving Shrine at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia. The President made his Thanksgiving remarks at the landmark first settled in 1619 by Englishman and Capt. John Woodlief. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

1 posted on 11/19/2007 6:26:22 PM PST by snugs
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Hi


2 posted on 11/19/2007 6:26:45 PM PST by Kaslin (Peace is the aftermath of victory)
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Dose going up please wait for the all clear before posting re-posting any photos or graphics
3 posted on 11/19/2007 6:28:24 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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To: snugs
SUNDAY


President Bush and first lady Laura Bush are accompanied by Rev. Luis Leon, as they leave the St. John's Church after attending the morning church service, Sunday, Nov., 18, 2007, in Washington.

4 posted on 11/19/2007 6:31:16 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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Thanks for the ping


5 posted on 11/19/2007 6:34:26 PM PST by Kaslin (Peace is the aftermath of victory)
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TODAY


President George W. Bush walks out of the Oval Office before departing the White House in Washington for southern Virginia November 19, 2007


President Bush walks to board his helicopter, Marine One, for a short flight to Andrews Air Force Base, for a trip to Richmond, Va., at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007


President Bush speaks with his Press Secretary Dana Perino as they walk to board Marine One at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, for a short flight to Andrews Air Force Base, then on to Richmond, Va.


President Bush walks to board his helicopter, Marine One, at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, for a short flight to Andrews Air Force Base, then on to Richmond, Va. He is accompanied by members of his staff, Press Secretary Dana Perino, second from left, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Joel Kaplan, third from left, and Communications Director Kevin Sullivan.


President George W. Bush waves from Marine One before departing the South Lawn of the White House in Washington for southern Virginia November 19, 2007.

6 posted on 11/19/2007 6:34:27 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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To: Kaslin

Good evening!


7 posted on 11/19/2007 6:34:44 PM PST by luvie (Friendship is neither a contest nor a race. What matters is the feeling involved. <3)
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I’ve always wanted to go to Williamsburg, but have never made it. Someday.


8 posted on 11/19/2007 6:35:01 PM PST by SuziQ
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President Bush, followed by Col. Paul R.Ackerley waves in his way to board the Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Monday Nov. 19, 2007.


President Bush waves as he walks to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, on his way to Richmond, Va.


President Bush greets volunteer Linda Barnes as he visits the Central Virginia Food Bank in Richmond, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007.


President George W. Bush talks with Linda Barnes, a volunteer, during his visit Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, to the Central Virginia Community Food Bank in Richmond, Va. With him, at right, are: Fay Lohr, Chief Executive Officer for the food bank, and Freedom Corps volunteer Paul Anderson. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

9 posted on 11/19/2007 6:35:16 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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President George W. Bush (C) pushes a cart to be loaded with food alongside Faye Lohr (R), CEO of the Central Virginia Foodbank and Linda Barnes (L) as he tours the facility in Richmond, VA, November 19, 2007


President George W. Bush lifts a tray of peanut butter as he tours the Central Virginia Foodbank in Richmond, VA, November 19, 2007


President Bush visits the Central Virginia Food Bank in Richmond, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007. At right, Food Bank president Fay Lohr, and left, volunteer Pastor Mike Hennigan.

10 posted on 11/19/2007 6:36:16 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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President Bush picks up a box of potatoes as he visits the Central Virginia Food Bank in Richmond Monday, Nov. 19, 2007. At right is Food Bank president Fay Lohr, and left is volunteer Pastor Mike Hennigan.


President George W. Bush (L) and Pastor Mike Hennigan gather packets of macaroni and cheese for those in need, during his visit to the Central Virginia Foodbank, in Richmond, Virginia, November 19, 2007

11 posted on 11/19/2007 6:37:24 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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President Bush talks with volunteer Pastor Mike Hennigan as he packs boxes during a visit to the Central Virginia Food Bank in Richmond, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007.


President Bush talks with Central Virginia Food Bank president Fay Lohr, left, during a visit in Richmond, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007


President George W. Bush (R) holds a can of Bush's baked Beans alongside Faye Lohr, CEO of the Central Virginia Foodbank as he tours the facility in Richmond, VA, November 19, 2007


President George W. Bush talks with Linda Barnes, a volunteer, during his visit Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, to the Central Virginia Community Food Bank in Richmond, Va. With him, at right, are: Fay Lohr, Chief Executive Officer for the food bank, and Freedom Corps volunteer Paul Anderson. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

12 posted on 11/19/2007 6:38:22 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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To: LUV W

Good evening


13 posted on 11/19/2007 6:38:46 PM PST by Kaslin (Peace is the aftermath of victory)
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President Bush waves as he arrives for a visit to Berkeley Plantation on the banks of the James River in Charles City , Va., Monday, Nov. 19, 2007.


President Bush salutes the troops as he arrives for a visit to Berkeley Plantation on the banks of the James River in Charles City , Va., Monday, Nov. 19, 2007.


President George W. Bush greets U.S. soldiers in the crowd following his remarks at the Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia, November 19, 2007.


President Bush visits the Thanksgiving Shrine prior to delivering Thanksgiving remarks at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007.


President George W. Bush (2nd L) speaks with actors in period costume in the Thanksgiving Shrine during his visit to the Berkeley Plantation in Charles City November 19, 2007. The President travelled to Virginia for events prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, at the site where experts claim the first Thanksgiving ceremony was given in 1619


President Bush talks with Jim Curtis, left, and Mattie Jones, dressed in period costumes, at the Thanksgiving Shrine at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007

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President Bush waves as he arrives to deliver Thanksgiving remarks at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, in anticipation of the holiday Thursday. Introducing him at right is Tom Saunders.


President Bush speaks during a visit to Berkeley Plantation on the banks of the James River in Charles City , Va., Monday, Nov. 19, 2007. The reproduction Jamestown ship "Godspeed" is anchored in the background.

15 posted on 11/19/2007 6:40:13 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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Oh Eleanor, thank you for tonight’s Dose. I have bookmarked it & will be back tomorrow. I have only had 5 hrs sleep in past 72 & am pretty tired. canceled movie plans for tonight as result... did all the rest however.

Love seeing GWB participate in the food bank. How long was he there/ If you know. Wish when he did these, he would take off his coat, roll up sleeves & plug away. At this point it could be conjured up to be just a photo op.

Peace & love to all who visit. I am hoping someday before I die there will be energy & time to spend with my Internet DEAR friends..


16 posted on 11/19/2007 6:41:18 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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An audience member dressed as a Native-American takes photos as President Bush delivers Thanksgiving remarks at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007.


Former Virginia Lt. Governor John Hager, the father of Jenna Bush's fiance', laughs as President Bush acknowledges him while talking about Thanksgiving at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007


President Bush holds Adam Webb, 6, of Manassas Va., during a visit to Berkeley Plantation on the banks of the James River in Charles City , Va., Monday, Nov. 19, 2007.


President Bush pulls in close to get his photo taken with two members of various Virginia tribes who came to Berkeley Plantation, near Richmond,Va. to hear him deliver his Thanksgiving message, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007.

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Marine One (L), carrying U.S. President George W. Bush, is followed by a second Marine helicopter near the Washington Monument while on approach to the White House in Washington November 19, 2007.


President Bush waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday, Nov. 19, 2007


President George W. Bush (2nd L) greets supporters after arriving back at the White House in Washington after visiting southern Virginia November 19, 2007

18 posted on 11/19/2007 6:42:17 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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“????? were held against their will here at Berkeley and other plantations — and their bondage is a shameful chapter in our nation’s history.”

Everything proceeds by degrees. When the U.S. was the only nation on earth that recognized human rights come frmo God and not from the Monarch, it was a new thing.


19 posted on 11/19/2007 6:43:23 PM PST by ZULU (Non nobis, non nobis Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam. God, guts and guns made America great.)
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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Winston Peters, left, walk to the Treaty Room at the State Department Monday, Nov. 19, 2007


Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, and New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Winston Peters, left, shake hands during a ceremony in Treaty Room of the U.S. State Department, Monday, Nov. 19, 2007

20 posted on 11/19/2007 6:44:08 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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