A Year in the Life of President Bush (a lot of photos): Part 2 (April

This is the second part of the 2008 review and as was true for part one 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 I explained there are so many photos I have split this thread into 4 the first one will be January - March, this one the the second one April - June, the third July - September and the fourth October - December 2008.

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.

President George W. Bush signs transmittal papers for the Colombian Free Trade Agreement Monday, April 7, 2008, in Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building. President Bush is joined by, left to right, Secretary Bob Gates, Department of Defense; Secretary Condoleezza Rice, Department of State; Ambassador Susan Schwab, United States Trade Representative; Secretary Elaine Chao, Department of Labor; Director John Walters, Office of National Drug Control Policy; and Secretary Ed Schafer, Department of Agriculture. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush meets with small and mid-sized business owners on the Economic Stimulus Package Monday, April 7, 2008, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Louisiana State University Tigers' running back Jacob Hester stands next to President George W. Bush after presenting him with a football during a visit to the White House Monday, April 7, 2008, by the 2007 NCAA Football Champions. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush leads the applause in honor of Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor after presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to his parents, George and Sally Monsoor, during ceremonies Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at the White House. The 25-year-old Navy SEAL was killed in Iraq in 2006 after he threw himself on a grenade to save his fellow SEALS when they came under attack while on duty in Ramadi. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush meets with Afghanistan Provincial Governors during their visit Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush watch as the young relatives of President Benjamin Harrison shovel dirt to help plant a Scarlet Oak tree Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at the commemorative tree planting on the North Lawn of the White House. The Scarlet Oak replaces a tree planted by President Benjamin Harrison that fell on October, 25, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush reaches out to Thomas Boyd Wednesday, April 9, 2008, after signing HR 1593, the Second Chance Act of 2007. Mr. Boyd spent more than 20 years in and out of the prison system until he took his daughter's advice and enrolled in the Jericho program in Baltimore. His success in the re-entry program was noted during the President's remarks when he said, "He's working, back with his family; he's a good guy. And I want to thank you for coming, Thomas." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Singapore's Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in the Oval Office at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush meets with General David Petraeus, Commander of the Multi-National Force-Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

Standing in Cross Hall at the White House, President George W. Bush delivers a statement Thursday, April 10, 2008, on Iraq after meeting with General David Petraeus, Commander of Multi-National Force-Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Vice President Dick Cheney is welcomed by Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England Thursday, April 10, 2008, to deliver the keynote speech at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 50th anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C. The Vice President congratulated DARPA on its history of achieving significant technological breakthroughs to aid in U.S. defense and national security. White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush makes a statement to the media after his Cabinet meeting Monday, April 14, 2008, at the White House. The President recapped the meeting, saying the Cabinet discussed a variety of subjects including tax cuts, free trade agreements and legislation for beach monitoring and landscape conservation. White House photo by Eric Draper

Mrs. Laura Bush, her daughter Jenna Bush, left, and U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings pose for a photo with the first grade students of teacher Laura Gilbertson, right, Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Martin Luther King Elementary School in Washington, D.C., to mark the tenth anniversary of Teach for America Week. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a class program with the first grade students of teacher Laura Gilbertson Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Martin Luther King Elementary School in Washington, D.C., to mark the tenth anniversary of Teach for America Week. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush is presented a cowboy hat and a Commander-in-Chief Trophy ring by Co-Captains Reggie Campbell, left, and Irv Spencer Monday, April 14, 2008, during the presentation of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the United States Naval Academy Football Team in the Rose Garden at the White House. White House photo by Noah Rabinowitz

President George W. Bush thanks the Virginia Gentlemen, an a cappella vocal ensemble of the University of Virginia, following their performance Monday evening, April 14, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, during a reception in honor of the 265th birthday of former President Thomas Jefferson. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Despite his critics, George W. Bush is a good man and history will be very kind to him.

Few have faced the challenges of this President, and fewer have handled the challenges as well as he has. So despite the critics who differ, Let them compare how GWB has handled the hurdles he has compared to how Barack Hussein Obama does in the coming years....

Judging by the words of Obama in the past few days, his economic recovery plan , sounds more like the Socialist agenda he campaigned on and has little or nothing to do with what it will take to confront our economic struggle.

Building roads and investing in failed teacher unions is the wrong way to go, and I hope Barack Hussein Obama comes to his Senses and reduces the tax rates for all job providers. Anythin else will spell disaster for our economy

Pope Benedict XVI delivers a message to thousands of invited guests Wednesday, April 16, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Grant Miller

President George W. Bush and Pope Benedict XVI look out onto the Rose Garden from the Colonnade of the White House before their meeting Wednesday, April 16, 2008. The visit of Pope Benedict XVI is the first White House papal visit in three decades. White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush and Pope Benedict XVI meet in the Oval Office Wednesday, April 16, 2008, following the Pope's welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush lead the celebration of the 81st birthday of Pope Benedict XVI as he's presented a cake by White House Pastry Chef Bill Yosses Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush speaks on climate change during remarks from the Rose Garden Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the White House. Said the President, "I'm confident that with sensible and balanced policies from Washington, American innovators and entrepreneurs will pioneer a new generation of technology that improves our environment, strengthens our economy, and continues to amaze the world." White House photo by Noah Rabinowitz

President George W. Bush addresses recipients of the President's Environmental Youth Awards during a ceremony Thursday, April 17, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. Established in 1971, the awards recognize students from grades K-12 who have led environmental efforts in their communities. The awards are administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and each of the EPA's 10 regional offices selects a winner or group of winners. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom, remarks during a joint press availability Thursday, April 17, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. Said Prime Minister Brown, "The world owes President George Bush a huge debt of gratitude for leading the world in our determination to root out terrorism, and to ensure that there is no safe haven for terrorism and no hiding place for terrorists." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Mrs. Bush poses for a photo during a tour of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Exhibit "The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln's Inaugural Ball" Thursday, April 17, 2008, in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Bush is joined by, from left to right, Ms. Alison McNally, Acting Under Secretary for Finance and Administration, Smithsonian Institute, Dr. Richard Kurin, Acting Under Secretary for History, Art and Culture, Smithsonian Institute, Mrs. Sarah Brown, wife of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Lady Sheinwald, wife of the British Ambassador to the United States, and Mr. Charles Robertson, Guest Curator, "the Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln's Inaugural Ball" Exhibit. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush welcome British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife, Sarah Brown, to the White House Thursday evening, April 17, 2008, for a private social dinner. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush smiles as he speaks at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast Friday, April 18, 2008, at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Speaking about his visit this week with Pope Benedict XVI, the President said, "The Holy Father strongly believes that to whom much is given much is required -- and he is a messenger of God's call to love our neighbors as we'd like to be loved ourselves." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush delivers remarks Friday, April 18, 2008, during the America's Small Business Summit 2008 at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, America's Small Business Summit 2008 provides U.S. Chamber of Commerce members and other small business owners with an opportunity to participate in sessions on relevant policy and management issues. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush listens as Steve Preston, the President's nominee for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, makes remarks during the announcement Friday, April 18, 2008, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Acknowledging the President's nomination, Mr. Preston said, "As we help people pursue the American Dream, we need to have a market to operate fairly and effectively for all Americans. And our solutions must restore confidence in our markets, while not erecting barriers to future entrepreneurs, investors and home buyers." White House photo by Shealah Craighead

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak laughs as President George W. Bush speaks of President Lee's nickname the "Bulldozer" during a joint press availability Saturday, April 19, 2008, at the Presidential retreat at Camp David, Md. During his remarks, President Bush said, "President Lee is the first Korean President to visit Camp David. And I don't know if the American citizens understand your nickname -- you're known as the "Bulldozer." He said to make sure that it was a bulldozer with a computer. And the reason why is this is a man who takes on big challenges and he doesn't let obstacles get in the way. I like his spirit, I like his candor, and I like his optimistic vision. But most of all I really appreciate his values." White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush joined by Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok, wife of the South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates listen during a joint press availability with President George W. Bush and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak Saturday, April 19, 2008, at the Presidential retreat at Camp David, Md. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak wave to the press after concluding a joint press availability Saturday, April 19, 2008, at the Presidential retreat at Camp David, Md. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Pope Benedict XVI, joined on stage by Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney, gestures to the faithful Sunday, April 20, 2008 at a farewell ceremony for the Pope at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney bid farewell to Pope Benedict XVI Sunday, April 20, 2008, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, wrapping up a six-day, U.S. visit that included a meeting with President George W. Bush, meetings with the Catholic faithful, interfaith dialogues and the celebration of Mass with over 57,000 people at Yankee Stadium in New York. White House photo by David Bohrer

Pope Benedict XVI waves goodbye as he departs Sunday, April 20, 2008 from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, concluding a six-day visit to the U.S. that included a meeting with President George W. Bush, meetings with the Catholic faithful, interfaith dialogues and the celebration of Mass with over 57,000 people at Yankee Stadium in New York. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney are joined by clergy as they wave to the departing Alitalia airliner carrying Pope Benedict XVI from JFK Airport Sunday, April 20, 2008, in New York. The Pope later landed safely in Rome, capping a six-day visit to the United States. White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush is greeted by Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and his wife, Supriya Jolly Jindal, on his arrival to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Monday, April 21, 2008, where President Bush will attend the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush is greeted by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and his wife, Seletha Smith Nagin, on his arrival to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Monday, April 21, 2008, where President Bush will attend the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush joins Mexico's President Felipe Calderon in unveiling a plaque Monday, April 21, 2008, at the reopening of the Mexican consulate in New Orleans. President Bush will participate in meetings with President Calderon and Canadian Prime Minster Stephen Harper at the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrive for their first meeting of the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit Monday, April 21, 2008, at the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper shake hands in their first meeting to discuss issues Monday, April 21, 2008, during the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit in New Orleans. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon shake hands in their first meeting to discuss issues Monday, April 21, 2008, during the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit in New Orleans. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reception Monday evening, April 21, 2008, prior to attending the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit dinner in New Orleans. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush joins Mexico's President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper as they pose for photographers outside the Commander's Palace restaurant Monday evening, April 21, 2008, before attending the North American Leaders' Summit dinner in New Orleans. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush thanks Dooky Chase's restaurant owners Leah and Dooky Chase Tuesday morning, April 22, 2008 in New Orleans, where President Bush hosted a breakfast meeting with President Felipe Calderon of Mexico and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper during the final day of the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush shares a laugh with NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker Tuesday, April 22, 2008, during a meeting with the North American Competitiveness Council, attended by Mexico's President Felipe Calderon and Canada's Prime Minster Stephen Harper at the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit in New Orleans. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush, right, participates in a trilateral meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in New Orleans, with Mexico's President Felipe Calderon and Canada's Prime Minster Stephen Harper and their delegations at the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush, Mexico's President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minster Stephen Harper stand together at the conclusion of their joint news conference Tuesday, April 22, 2008, the last day of the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit in New Orleans. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minster Stephen Harper and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon carry shovels of dirt at a tree planting ceremony in honor of Earth Day Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Lafayette Square in New Orleans. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

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