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 delivers remarks Wednesday, April 23, 2008, during the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring Dr. Michael Ellis DeBakey at the U.S. Capitol. In honoring the 99-year-old Chancellor Emeritus of the Baylor College of Medicine and the Director of the DeBakey Heart Center, President Bush said, "Dr. DeBakey has an impressive resume, but his truest legacy is not inscribed on a medal or etched into stone. It is written on the human heart. His legacy is the unlost hours with family and friends who are still with us because of his healing touch. His legacy is grandparents who lived to see their grandchildren. His legacy is holding the fragile and sacred gift of human life in his hands -- and returning it unbroken." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush offers his hand to Dr. Michael DeBakey Wednesday, April 23, 2008, after honoring the 99-year-old pioneer of bypass heart surgery during the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush meets with The Johns Hopkins Hospital Organ Donors and Recipients Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House. Said the President after, "I was pleased today to meet with organ donors, medical professionals, and organ recipients -- all of whom participated in a historic six-recipient kidney transplant, in which six patients received new organs from six unrelated living donors. This history-making medical event took place three weeks ago at Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center. These people are all first-hand witnesses to the gift of life—or in this case, "lives." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush speaks to representatives from the Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week Conference Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. The President told his audience, "I love it when people can say, I have a idea, and I am going to apply all my talent and all my effort to see the idea come to fruition. It is what made us great in the past, it's what makes us great today, and what is going to make us great in the future." White House photo by Patrick Tierney

President George W. Bush stands with his arm around Aysia Mayo-Gray, a student at St. Ann's Academy in Washington, D.C., and one of the greeters on hand to welcome the President to the White House Summit on Inner-City Children and Faith-Based Schools Thursday, April 24, 2008, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Said the President after being introduced by the 14-year-old, "Aysia, thanks for the introduction -- you did a fabulous job. I'm told that your's a very hard worker who loves school, and it's clear you always wear a smile." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush shakes hands with President Mahmoud Abbas as they meet with the media Thursday, April 24, 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush sounds the horn to kick off the Wounded Warriors Soldier Ride Thursday, April 24, 2008, on the South Lawn drive at the White House. With him is Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush and daughter, Jenna Bush, read a book to children of White House staff at Bring Your Child to Work Day Thursday, April 24, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush delivers a statement Friday, April 25, 2008, on the South Grounds of the White House regarding the economic stimulus rebate checks. "I'm pleased that the Treasury Department has worked quickly to get the money into the hands of the American people. Starting Monday, the effects of the stimulus will begin to reach millions of households across our country." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush pauses after signing a presidential proclamation Friday, April 25, 2008, in the Oval Office, in honor of Malaria Awareness Day. The proclamation highlights his Administration's commitment to global health and continues the momentum behind the President's Malaria Initiative. In signing the proclamation, the President said, "Today, we renew our commitment to lead the world toward the urgent goal and noble mission of turning the tide against malaria in Africa and around the world." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush joins members at the Northwest Boys & Girls Club in Hartford, Conn., Friday, April 25, 2008, during a program presentation for Malaria Awareness Day. President Bush later reviewed projects that the Boys & Girls Club members made about the prevention and treatment of malaria. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush gestures as he addresses his remarks in honor of Malaria Awareness Day Friday, April 25, 2008, during his visit to the Northwest Boys & Girls Club in Hartford, Conn., where the Boys & Girls members were learning about the cause and prevention of malaria. Earlier in the day President Bush signed a proclamation on the United States commitment to help fight malaria in Africa and around the world. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush is embraced by Boys and Girls Club member Melodie Williams as they pose for a photo Friday, April 25, 2008, during the President's visit to the Northwest Boys & Girls Club in Hartford, Conn., where the Boys & Girls members were learning about the cause and prevention of malaria. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush listens to remarks by President Alvaro Colom Monday, April 28, 2008, in the Oval Office during a visit the Guatemalan leader and his wife to the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush meets with Co-Chairs of the U.S. Brazil CEO Forum Monday, April 28, 2008, in the Oval Office. Said the President afterwards, "It is my honor to welcome the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum here to Washington... It's an indication of the importance that we both place on our bilateral relations. Brazil is a very powerful, very important country in our neighborhood, and it's really important for this administration and future administrations to work closely with the Brazilian government, like it is important for our respective business communities to work closely together." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush shakes the hand of Marty Conatser, the National Commander of the American Legion during a courtesy visit Monday, April 28, 2008, to the Oval Office. The National Commander is the organization's highest position, elected annually at the American Legion's summer convention. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush laughs as he takes a question from a journalist Tuesday, April 29, 2008, during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush meets with Ambassador Kai Eide of Norway, the Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush delivers remarks on National Volunteer Week Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. President Bush delivered remarks to invited guests including, 33 Peace Corps Trainees, 64 Peace Corps Country Directors, and approximately 100 volunteers from organizations such as Camp Fire USA, Jumpstart, N Street Village, AmeriCorps NCCC, AmeriCorps Vista, Hope Worldwide, Orange County Rescue Mission, and Partners of the Americas. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings join Mike Geisen, the 2008 National Teacher of the Year, and his family as they celebrate the 7th grade teacher's honors Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. Family members include Mr. Geisen's wife, Jennifer, and their children, Johanna, 8, and Aspen, 6. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush holds a New York Giants jersey, presented to him by Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer Wednesday, April 30, 2008, as part of an event honoring the Super Bowl XLII Champions on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush smiles as he holds a football presented to him by New York Giants Coach Tom Coughlin and Quarterback Eli Manning Wednesday, April 30, 2008, during an event on the South Lawn celebrating the Giants 17-14 Super Bowl win in February. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

May 2008

President George W. Bush delivers remarks on the 57th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. Said the President, "On this day, Americans come together to thank our Creator for our nation's many blessings. We are a blessed nation. And on this day, we celebrate our freedoms, particularly the freedom to pray in public and the great diversity of faith found in America. I love being the President of a country where people feel free to worship as they see fit. And I remind our fellow citizens, if you choose to worship or not worship, and no matter how you worship, we're all equally Americans." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush stands on stage in the East Room of the White House with the Choir of Saint Patrick's Cathedral during a celebration of National Prayer Day Thursday, May 1, 2008. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush delivers remarks during the Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. "More than 15 million Americans claim Asian or Pacific ancestry. They make America's culture more vibrant, and we're a better place and a more lively place," President Bush stated during his remarks. White House photo by Grant Miller

President George W. Bush, seated next to Jim Kavanaugh, right, CEO and co-founder of World Wide Technology, Inc., is shown some of the company's products during a tour of the facility Friday, May 2, 2008, in Maryland Heights, Mo. President Bush also addressed employees and invited guests on the benefit of the stimulus package for the nation's economy. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush gestures as he addresses his remarks on the economy Friday, May 2, 2008, during his visit to World Wide Technology, Inc. in Maryland Heights, Mo. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush takes a question from the audience following his remarks on the economy Friday, May 2, 2008, during his visit to World Wide Technology, Inc. in Maryland Heights, Mo. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush makes remarks during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 4, 2008, for the Greensburg High School Class of 2008. The town of Greensburg, KS was almost entirely destroyed when a tornado tore through the town one year ago today. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush shares a smile with Aaron Widner after presenting him with his diploma during commencement ceremonies for the Greensburg High School Class of 2008 Sunday, May 4, 2008, Aaron has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and will be attending Basic Training in the months to come. The town of Greensburg, KS was almost entirely destroyed when a tornado tore through the town one year ago today. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush shares a smile with Megan Booth after presenting her with her diploma during commencement ceremonies for the Greensburg High School Class of 2008 Sunday, May 4, 2008. The town of Greensburg, KS was almost entirely destroyed when a tornado tore through the town one year ago today. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush addresses reporters in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room Monday, May 5, 2008 at the White House, on the humanitarian assistance being offered by the United States to the people of Burma in the aftermath of the destruction caused by Cyclone Nargis. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush meets Uno, the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club's Best in Show, during the beagle's visit Monday, May 5, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Mrs. Laura Bush smiles as the Westminster Kennel Club's 2008 Best in Show winner, Uno, is introduced to invited guests Monday, May 5, 2008, in the East Room during the beagle's visit to the White House Monday, May 5, 2008. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush welcomes guests to the Rose Garden Monday evening, May 5, 2008, for a social dinner in honor of Cinco de Mayo. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush pose for photos with singer Shaila Durcal, Dorio Ferreira Sanchez and the Mariachi Campanas de America following their performance in the Rose Garden Monday evening, May 5, 2008, during a social dinner at the White House in honor of Cinco de Mayo. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush signs H.R. 4286, Congressional Gold Medal: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, during a ceremony Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in the Oval Office. The bill awards a congressional gold medal to the Nobel Laureate for her courageous and unwavering commitment to peace, nonviolence, human rights and democracy in Burma. Joining him for the signing are Mrs. Laura Bush, Senator Dianne Feinstein, (D-CA.); Congressman Joe Crowley of New York; Senator Mitch McConnell, (R-KY), and Congressman Don Manzullo of Illinois. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush delivers remarks during Military Spouse Day Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at the White House. Begun in 1984, the day was established to acknowledge the profound impact military spouses have on service members and to honor their volunteer service in educational, social and community endeavors. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush meets with the President of Panama, Martin Torrijos, Monday, May 6, 2008, in the Oval Office at the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

The cameras are turned to President George W. Bush as he sits with Ellen Patton, left, and Colleen Saffron, two of the six recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Award, during Military Spouse Day ceremonies Tuesday, May 6, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush greets guests at the conclusion of the Military Spouse Day celebration Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at the White House. Begun in 1984, the day was established to acknowledge the profound impact military spouses have on service members and to honor their volunteer service in educational, social and community endeavors. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush participates in a video conference meeting in the Situation Room Tuesday, May 6, 2008 with the Independent Civil Society Activists in Cuba. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush delivers a statement Wednesday, May 7, 2008, on the North Portico of the White House after meeting with the House Republican Conference. Of the issues discussed, the President said, "It's a positive agenda... an agenda that recognizes that we can find the wisdom of the American people in their souls, in their hearts. We listen carefully to what they think, and we respond in a way that meets their needs." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush signs H.R. 5715 into law Wednesday, May 7, 2008, during a ceremony in the Oval Office. The bill, "Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008," is designed to provide continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families. Looking on are, from left: Senator Ted Kennedy, (D-MA); Congressman Ruben Hinojosa of Texas; Congressman George Miller of California; Congressman Buck McKeon of California; Senator Mike Enzi, (R-WY); Secretary of Treasury Hank Paulson; Congressman Ric Keller of Florida, and Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush delivers remarks to the Council of the Americas Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. President Bush highlighted his policies in the Western Hemisphere, emphasizing the importance of congressional approval of the Colombia Free Trade Agreement. President Bush said, "Once implemented, the Colombia Free Trade Agreement would immediately eliminate tariffs on more than 80 percent of American exports of industrial and consumer goods." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Vice President Dick Cheney addresses employees of the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center Thursday, May 8, 2008, following a tour of the facility in Philadelphia. "It's a great day for the American people," said the Vice President. "Well over seven million Americans have already received their rebates by electronic deposit. And starting today, at this facility, the checks will start printing at the rate of a thousand every minute...the President and I appreciate all the hard work that you put in to make it possible." White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney examines an economic stimulus check Thursday, May 8, 2008, while on a tour of the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center with Director Betty Belinsky in Philadelphia. From May through July the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center will print over 42 million checks for disbursement to U.S. citizens as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney tours the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center with Director Betty Belinsky Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Philadelphia. The center will print 12 million checks this month for disbursement to U.S. citizens as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. White House photo by David Bohrer

Marking the first day of mass production of economic stimulus checks, Vice President Dick Cheney tours the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center with Director Betty Belinsky, Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Philadelphia. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks, Thursday, May 8, 2008, at a reception celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel, hosted by the Israeli Embassy at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. White House photo by David Bohrer

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