Posted on 01/01/2008 4:00:02 PM PST by snugs
The following photos may not necessarily be the best photos or the most important but they are chosen because they appeal to me and hopefully to you as well. It maybe because of the content, the expression on the face(s) or just an unusual photo.
As there are so many photos I have split this thread into 2 the first one will be January - June and second one July - December 2007
As with the normal Day in the Life Thread I would request that photos are not posted until the all clear so that we have a chronology series of photos.
Enjoy your bonus visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE YEAR
Presidential Message for New Year's Day, 2007
Over the past year, we have reached important goals and confronted new challenges. At the start of this New Year, we move forward with trust in the power of the American spirit, confidence in our purpose, and faith in a loving God who created us to be free.
In 2006, the number of jobs steadily increased, wages grew, the unemployment rate dropped, and we achieved our goal of cutting the deficit in half three years ahead of schedule. Thanks to the hard work and innovation of the American people, our economy has been growing faster than any other major developed nation. Significant tax relief has helped our citizens keep more of what they earn and fuel an economy that is vigorous and healthy. My Administration will continue to work to help create more jobs, reduce the deficit, and spread prosperity to all our citizens.
Last year, America continued its mission to fight and win the war on terror and promote liberty as an alternative to tyranny and despair. In the New Year, we will remain on the offensive against the enemies of freedom, advance the security of our country, and work toward a free and unified Iraq. Defeating terrorists and extremists is the challenge of our time, and we will answer history's call with confidence and fight for liberty without wavering.
Our Nation depends on the fine men and women in uniform who serve our country with valor and distinction, and we remain mindful of their dedication and sacrifice. America's troops and their families exemplify the great character of our country, and they have earned the respect and admiration of a grateful Nation.
As we celebrate the New Year, we look with hope to the year ahead and the opportunities it will bring.
Laura and I send our best wishes for a happy New Year. May God bless you, may God bless our troops and their families, and may God bless America.
GEORGE W. BUSH
FIRST PHOTO OF THE YEAR
President Bush , carrying Barney, followed by first lady Laura Bush , carrying Miss Beazley, arrive at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Monday, Jan. 1, 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!
Review of 2007 part one going up as with the usual daily dose I would ask that no photos or graphics are posted until the all clear.
It was a sad start to the year with former President Ford laying in state he had passed away in the last few days of 2006.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand next to the catafalque holding the flag-draped casket of former President Gerald R. Ford Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol as they pay their final respects to the 38th President of the United States.
The Vice President showed in his own way his emotions over the death of President Ford and his compassion for his widow and this photo personifies this.
Vice President Dick Cheney greets former first lady Betty Ford at Blair House in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 1, 2007. White House photo by David Bohrer
The next day (3rd) was the service held at the Gerald R Ford museum in Grand Rapids the Vice President attended.
Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney salute as the casket of former President Gerald R. Ford is carried by a military honor guard during interment ceremonies on the grounds of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Mich.,Wednesday, January 3, 2007. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney presents the flag that draped the casket of former President Gerald R. Ford to former first lady Betty Ford during interment ceremonies at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Mich., Wednesday, January 3, 2007. White House photo by David Bohrer
Hi snugs. Thanks for all the work ya did in 2007. Have splendid 2008. Happy New Years!
President George W. Bush welcomes German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the Oval Office, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2006, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
Vice President Dick Cheney, right, administers the Senate oath to Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., during a re-enactment swearing-in ceremony, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007 in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill. Corker's wife Elizabeth holds the Bible at center.
President George W. Bush nominates John Negroponte as Deputy Secretary of State, left, and Vice Admiral Mike McConnell as Director of National Intelligence during an announcement in the Roosevelt Room Friday, Jan. 5, 2007. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is pictured at left. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush concludes his address to the nation Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, 2007, from the White House Library, where President Bush outlined a new strategy on Iraq. White House photo by Eric Draper
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly at the Memorial Church at Historic Jamestown in Jamestown, Va., to mark the beginning of an 18-month series of events celebrating the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, Wednesday, January 10, 2007. The Jamestown Memorial Church is located on the site where, just twelve years after the first settlers arrived to the New World, representative government began in America with the establishment of the House of Burgesses, the first legislative body in the New World and precursor to today's Virginia House of Delegates. White House photo by David Bohrer
Tears run from the eyes of U.S. President George W. Bush during a ceremony in honor of Medal of Honor winner Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham in the East room of the White House in Washington, January 11, 2007. Cpl. Dunham was killed when he jumped on a grenade to save fellow members of his Marine patrol while serving in Iraq.
Vice President Dick Cheney, second left, is joined by government officials and family members of former President Gerald R. Ford in applause during a naming ceremony for the new U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be the first in the new Gerald R. Ford class of aircraft carriers in the U.S. Navy. Pictured from left to right are Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter, Vice President Dick Cheney, Susan Ford Bales, Steve Ford, Jack Ford, Michael Ford, Senator John Warner, R-Va., Senator Carl Levin D-Mich., and Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Mike Mullen. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush makes his way across the South Lawn after arriving at the White House aboard Marine One from his weekend at Camp David, Md., Monday, Jan. 22, 2007. The President spent the weekend at the Presidential retreat preparing for his State of the Union address to be delivered before Congress Tuesday evening. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush receives applause while delivering the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. Also pictured are Vice President Dick Cheney and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush delivers remarks on the economy on Wall Street in New York City Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007. "When people across the world look at America's economy what they see is low inflation, low unemployment, and the fastest growth of any major industrialized nation," said the President. "The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the United States." White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush bows his head in prayer at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is joined by Mrs. Laura Bush in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, as President Bush prepares to sign the Presidential Proclamation in honor of American Heart Month. American Heart Month encourages Americans to take actions that reduce their risk and increase awareness of heart disease. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush addresses an audience Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, at the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference in Williamsburg, Va. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush poses for a photo with Marines upon his return to the White House. Bush returned to Washington after addressing Democrat leaders in Williamsburg, Virginia Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007
Marine One comes in for a snowy landing on the South Lawn Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007. President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush traveled to Shenandoah National Park to highlight his National Park Centennial Initiative. White House photo by Eric Draper
7th February 2007 White House reception.
President George W. Bush gestures during a briefing Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007 at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., on the status of DHS's priorities, especially those relating to the War on Terror. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush thanks Yolanda Adams after her performance at a dinner in honor of the Ford's Theatre Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007. White House photo by Paul Morse
President Bush, left, leans over to talk with Xernona Clayton, Executive Producer Trumpet Award, right, as they take part the celebration of African American History Month, Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, in the East Room at the White House in Washington. The Trumpet Awards is a program dedicated to honoring African-American achievement in the arts, science and politics
Vice President Dick Cheney answers a question from the audience after delivering remarks on trade and the economy to the National Association of Manufacturers in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, February 14, 2007. Notice the VP has a pink tie on for Valentine's Day, I think maybe somewhere there is a bit of romantic in him.
Barney watches as Miss Beazley gives a "kiss" to Kitty, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, (released on 14th February) as the White House pets pose for a Valentine's Day portrait at the White House. White House photo by Paul Morse
Marine One, President Bush's helicopter blows freshly fallen snow as it lands at the White House to pick the President and First Lady up Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
President Bush and first lady Laura Bush walk through the snow, Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, as head to Marine One for a trip to Mt. Vernon to speak at an event honoring President's Day
President George W. Bush (C) departs with Gay Hart Gaines (R), regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, after laying a wreath at George Washington's tomb to mark the 275th anniversary of Washington's birth on President's Day at his estate in Mount Vernon, Va, Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
'........in much happier times for her' I might add.
:)
I hate it when I get ahead of myself with my fingers.
BOY that must tough for Dick Cheney confort the widow of his former boss Gerald Ford
That photo of Barney and Miss Beazley in respectuaivly arms of George and Laura remind me of His and her dogs
Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, at the Kantei, the official residence of the Prime Minister, in Tokyo. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Mr. Shingeru Yokota and Mrs. Sakie Yokota, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence in Tokyo. The Yokota's daughter, Megumi Yakota, was abducted by North Korean agents three decades ago and remains missing. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney is greeted by Brigadier General Doug Owens, Commander, 36th Wing, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, upon arrival to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, for a rally with U.S. troops. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney is flanked by Tony Abbott, left, Australian Minister for Health and Ageing, and Robert McClelland, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, during a breakfast meeting Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush takes part in a demonstration of alternative fuel automobiles on the South Lawn of the White House Friday, Feb. 23, 2007. "But I firmly believe that the goal I laid out, that Americans will use 20 percent less gasoline over the next 10 years is going to be achieved, and here's living proof of how we're going to get there," said the President. White House photo by Paul Morse
A police helicopter flies above the aircraft of United States Vice President Dick Cheney as it taxis at Sydney Airport February 25, 2007
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (R) greets U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney in Islamabad February 26, 2007
Vice President Dick Cheney made an uannounced visit to Afghanistan on February 26, 2007 after he left Pakistan (which also for security reasons was an uannounced visit) but bad weather forced him to cancel a meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul, about 60 kilometres (37 miles) north of the capital. There was speculation that he might have the meeting the following day. I must admit I did not think that would happen for security reasons but it did. I still would suggest that the attack on the base where the Vice President was (although he was never in any danger) may have ocurred because of this speculation that he would be there overnight to met Karzai the next day.
Graphic locating site of a suicide attack outside a US military base in Afghanistan where US Vice President Dick Cheney was visiting, killing at least 14 people
Vice President Dick Cheney (R) walks with Major General David Rodriguez (L) after having breakfast with US soldiers at Bagram Air Base, in Afghanistan 27 February 2007
Vice President Dick Cheney (R) shares a light moment with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the Presidential Palace in Kabul. 27 February 2007
President George W. Bush offers a tour of the Oval Office to the leaders of military service organizations Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, following a meeting with the group to thank them for their dedication and commitment in support of America's military and their families at home. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is presented with a license plate with his name and the number 43 from Biloxi, Miss., Mayor A. J. Holloway, during a meeting Thursday, March 1, 2007 in Biloxi, on the recovery and reconstruction efforts underway in the region devastated by Hurricane Katrina. White House photo by Eric Draper
Vice President Dick Cheney delivers the keynote address to the 34th Annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, Thursday, March 1, 2007. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush visits with residents in Americus, Ga., March 3, 2007. The President toured tornado-damaged areas in Alabama and Georgia. White House photo by Paul Morse
Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks Monday, March 5, 2007 to the Joint Opening Session of the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
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