A Year in the Life of President Bush (a lot of photos): Part 1 (Jan - Mar 2008)

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Vice President Dick Cheney addresses U.S. troops Thursday, March 20, 2008, during a dinner at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. During his remarks the Vice President said, "A lot of history is being made here every single day. Much of the credit goes to all of you. The President and I get regular briefings on the action here, and we don't take you for granted for a single moment." White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney awards the Silver Star Medal to Army Specialist Monica Brown of Lake Jackson, Texas Thursday, March 20, 2008, following a dinner with U.S. troops at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. While serving as a combat medic in April of 2007, Spc. Brown, 19, showed extraordinary heroism when she used her body to shield wounded soldiers from enemy gunfire and mortar shelling, then moving them to safety after their convoy came under attack in Afghanistan's eastern Paktia province. She is the second woman since World War II to receive the Silver Star. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney shares a light moment with 19-year-old Silver Star Medal recipient U.S. Army Specialist Monica Brown, center right, during a dinner with U.S. troops Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. Joining the Vice President and Spc. Brown are from left: TSgt. Vernon Jones; Army Commendation Medal for Valor recipient Spc. Charles Bell; and Spc. Brown's brother, infantryman Justin Brown. White House photo by David Bohrer

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Vice President Dick Cheney is joined by President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan for the playing of the national anthem of the United States Thursday, March 20, 2008, during an arrival ceremony at Gul Khana Palace in Kabul. While in Afghanistan the Vice President held meetings with President Karzai and visited Bagram Air Base for a classified briefing and dinner with U.S. troops. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney meets with President Hamid Karzai of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Gul Khana Palace in Kabul. During the meeting the Vice President reaffirmed the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Afghanistan and ensured continued U.S. leadership in helping the people of Afghanistan rebuild their country. White House photo by David Bohrer

With President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan looking on, Vice President Dick Cheney delivers a statement to the press Thursday, March 20, 2008 on the grounds of Gul Khana Palace in Kabul. "During the last six years, the people of Afghanistan have made a bold and confident journey, throwing off the burden of tyranny, winning your freedom and reclaiming your future," said the Vice President, adding, "The United States of America has proudly walked with you on this journey, and we walk with you still." White House photo by David Bohrer

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Vice President Dick Cheney looks on as Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert delivers a statement Saturday, March 22, 2008 during a press availability at the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem. The Vice President is scheduled to meet with both Israeli and Palestinian leadership over Easter weekend to discuss President Bush's commitment to a two state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. White House photo by David Bohrer

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Vice President Dick Cheney talks with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday, March 23, 2008, before a breakfast with the Israeli leader at the Kind David Hotel in Jerusalem. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni Sunday, March 23, 2008, at the Kind David Hotel in Jerusalem. Throughout the day the Vice President met with leaders from Israel and the Palestinian Authority to discuss the on-going Middle East peace process. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney celebrate Easter with their daughter Liz Cheney, front row center, Sunday, March 23, 2008 at the U.S. Consulate facility at the Lazarist Monastery in Jerusalem. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Israeli President Shimon Peres Sunday, March 23, 2008 at the presidential residence in Jerusalem. During the meetings Vice President Cheney expressed America's commitment to move forward with the Middle East peace process while addressing threats to both Israel and the U.S. White House photo by David Bohrer

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Vice President Dick Cheney and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority shake hands Sunday, March 23, 2008, during their meeting at the Muqata in Ramallah. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority deliver statements Sunday, March 23, 2008, following their meeting to discuss the Mideast peace process in Ramallah. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad Sunday, March 23, 2008, in the West Bank city of Ramallah. White House photo by David Bohrer

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Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey Monday, March 24, 2008 in Ankara. During his visit to Turkish capital the Vice President had conversations with the executive leadership on Afghanistan, northern Iraq and energy security. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney shakes hands with President Gul of Turkey Monday, March 24, 2008 during their meeting at the presidential residence in Ankara, Turkey. White House photo by David Bohrer

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Mrs. Laura Bush, joined by President George W. Bush, daughter, Jenna, and former first lady Barbara Bush, welcomes guests Monday, March 24, 2008 to the South Lawn of the White House, for the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush embraces Mrs. Laura Bush as he blows a whistle Monday, March 24, 2008 on the South Lawn of the White House, to officially start the festivities for the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush, joined by her daughter, Jenna, applauds the PBS character "Arthur," following the reading of "Arthur Meets the President," Monday, March 24, 2008, during festivities at the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Patrick Tierney

Former first lady Barbara Bush is surrounded by children as she poses for photos Monday, March 24, 2008, following her reading at the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll, where she read "Arthur's New Puppy." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

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President George W. Bush welcomes India's Minister of External Affairs Pranab Kumar Mukherjee to a meeting in the Oval Office Monday, March 24, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush stands with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as he talks with reporters Monday, March 24, 2008, following a briefing at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is seen at a National Security Council meeting in the White House Situation Room Monday, March 24, 2008, during a video teleconference with General David Petraeus, Commander of the Multi-National Force-Iraq; and Ryan Crocker, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush speaks to reporters with Alton Jones, 2008 Bassmaster Classic Champion, and Judy Wong, 2008 Women's Bassmaster Tour Champion Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2008, in the Oval Office at the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush speaks with King Hamad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa of Bahrain during their meeting Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in the Oval Office at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is joined by Archbishop Demetrios as he delivers his remarks at the Celebration of Greek Independence Day Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

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President George W. Bush talks with employees during his visit to ColorCraft of Virginia, Inc. Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Sterling, Virginia. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Michael Mullen, and accompanied by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, as he departs the Pentagon Wednesday, March 26, 2008, following a briefing at the U.S. Department of Defense in Arlington, Va. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

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President George W. Bush greets U.S. military personnel on his arrival to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Thursday, March 27, 2008, in Ohio. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks on the Global War on Terror Thursday, March 27, 2008, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush waves to the family members and friends of Lydia Humenycky, a USA Freedom Corps Service recognition recipient honored by President Bush for her volunteer service, Thursday, March 27, 2008, on arrival at the Pittsburgh International Airport. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd react to a question during their joint press availability in the East Room of the White House Friday, March 28, 2008. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush meets with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Friday, March 28, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers remarks on housing Friday, March 28, 2008, at Novadebt in Freehold, New Jersey. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

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President George W. Bush shakes hands with troops following his event in Freehold, New Jersey Friday, March 28, 2008, at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush waves to Mrs. Laura Bush and her Midland High School graduating classmates of 1964 welcoming his return to the South Lawn of the White House Friday afternoon, March 28, 2008. Mrs. Bush is hosting her classmates for their class reunion at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

Mrs. Laura Bush and members of her Midland High School class of 1964 welcome President George W. Bush back to the White House Friday afternoon, March 28, 2008, following his trip to Freehold, N.J. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush throws the ceremonial first pitch before a sold out crowd at the Washington Nationals season opener, as they host the Atlanta Braves Sunday, March 30, 2008, at their new home field at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush, accompanied by Mrs. Laura Bush, talks to reporters Monday, March 31, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House before their departure to Ukraine, the first stop on their European visit that will include the NATO Summit in Bucharest. President Bush urges Congress to pass the FISA reform bill and to act quickly to approve the Colombian Free Trade Agreement. President and Mrs. Laura Bush depart on a six-day trip to Ukraine, Romania, Croatia, and Russia. President Bush will have a scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush acknowledges the taste of bread -- presented as a traditional Ukrainian welcome -- as he and Mrs. Laura Bush are greeted upon their arrival Monday, March 31, 2008, at Boryspil State International Airport in Kyiv. White House photo by Eric Draper

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ALL CLEAR FOR PART ONE OF YEAR IN THE LIFE OF PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH 2008 - PART TWO TO FOLLOW IN A FEW DAYS 2008

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

This is an awesome collection of pictures - Nice work!

I’m going to bookmark it.

[siamesecats]

A phenomenal collection of pictures!
Thank you so much for your hard work putting this together!

[tajgirvan]

Happy New Year! Thank you for an excellent Dose.

[W-Girl]

Wonderful !!

Thanks so much !!

[chgomac]

Thank you Snugs, this collection is wonderful! Happy New Year,
grandma mac