A Year in the Life of President Bush (a lot of photos): Part 3 (July

This is the third part of the 2008 review and as was true for parts one and two 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 being January - March, the second April - June and this one the the third one July - September, the fourth final one will be October - December 2008 which will be posted Sunday afternoon/evening eastern time.

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 speaks with state and local officials during a briefing Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at the Galveston emergency operations center. The President spent the day in Texas visiting the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Ike, which made landfall September 13 near Galveston as a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of 110 miles per hour. White House photo by Eric Draper

Aboard Marine One, President George W. Bush flies over the devastation left along the Texas coast in the wake of Hurricane Ike. President Bush and officials toured the the Houston-Galveston areas Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, for a first-hand look and to participate in briefings from federal, state and local officials on the response to the storm. White House photo by Eric Draper

Mrs. Laura Bush offers photos of the Bush family dogs, Scottish Terrier's Barney and Miss Beazley, and the cat, Willie, to a little girl before departing from Forbes Field in Topeka, Kan., on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008. She had just greeted members of the military gathered to see her departure from the air field. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush welcomes Panama's President Martin Torrijos to the Oval Office Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at the White House, where the two leaders discussed bilateral issues including the free trade agreement between Panama and the United States. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and U.S. Army General David Petraeus, former Commander of the Multi-National Force in Iraq, shakehands Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, in the Oval Office at the White House. In speaking to reporters President Bush honored and congratulated General Petraeus for his outstanding command leadership in Iraq, and thanked him for agreeing to be the new commander of CENTCOM. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush welcomes guests to the Iftaar Dinner with Ambassadors and Muslim leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2008, to celebrate the traditions of Islamic faith and culture. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the economy Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, in the Oval Colonnade of the White House. Said the President, "Our financial markets continue to deal with serious challenges. As our recent actions demonstrate, my administration is focused on meeting these challenges. The American people can be sure we will continue to act to strengthen and stabilize our financial markets and improve investor confidence." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush meets with Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheik Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush stands with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, left, SEC Chairman Chris Cox, right, and Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson as he delivers a statement on the economy Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. Said the President, "This is a pivotal moment for America's economy... We must act now to protect our nation's economic health from serious risk." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Vice President Dick Cheney speaks to a crowd of over three thousand during the commemoration of 145th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga at McLemore's Cove, Georgia. The 1863 battle claimed more than 30,000 lives between the Union and Confederate armies. Cheney's great-grandfather Samuel Fletcher Cheney fought in the 1863 Civil War battle as part of the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The Vice President's youngest grandson is named after him. White House photo by David Bohrer

Re-enactment participant Jack Fishman presents Vice President Dick Cheney with an oil painting on September 19, 2008, depicting Cheney's great-grandfather Samuel Fletcher Cheney at the Battle of Chickamauga, the Vice President's youngest grandson is named after him. Cheney's great-grandfather fought in the 1863 Civil War battle as a Captain in the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush stands with recipients of the 2008 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award during their visit Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, to the Oval Office. The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest award given by the U.S. Government to employers for their exceptional support of their employees who serve in the National Guard or Reserve. This award is presented annually by the Secretary of Defense in recognition of the importance of employer support to our national security. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush meets with members of the 2008 NBA Championship Boston Celtics Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at the White House. The Celtics set a record for the biggest margin of victory in a championship game when they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 129-96 in the series-clinching sixth game. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe following a joint press availability Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in the Rose Garden at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush welcomes Colombian President Alvaro Uribe into the Oval Office Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush greet Colombian President Alvaro Uribe on the North Portico Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, for a social dinner at the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush delivers remarks during a social dinner for the President of Colombia Alvaro Uribe Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush shares a toast with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, during a social dinner with the President of Colombia at the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush is welcomed by United Nations U.S. Ambasador Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad as he arrives Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, aboard Marine One at the Wall Street helicopter landing area in New York City. President Bush will address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush embraces U.S. Freedom Corps volunteer Joey Rizzolo, Jr., of Paramus, N.J., on the President's arrival Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Rizzolo has been recognized as one of the top youth volunteers in America. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush shakes hands with President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan during their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. Said President Bush, "Pakistan is an ally, and I look forward to deepening our relationship... Your words have been very strong about Pakistan's sovereign right and sovereign duty to protect your country, and the United States wants to help." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers remarks to the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in New York. In his eighth and final speech before the assembly, the President highlighted how the United States has partnered closely with other nations to address global challenges an urged the U.N. and other multilateral organizations to continue to actively confront terror. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush listens from the audience as President George W. Bush delivers his address Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, to the United Nations General Assembly in at the U.N. Headquarters in New York City. Sitting with her from left are: Dr. Cheryl Benard, spouse of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Zalmay Khalilzad; Mrs. Yoo Soon-taek, spouse of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and Mrs. Carla Bruni Sarkozy, spouse of French President Nicolas Sarkozy. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participate in a drop by meeting on food security Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in New York. "The United States has made a very strong and powerful commitment to help those who need food," President Bush said following his participation in the meeting. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush greets Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. President Bush thanked his counterpart for implementing the Malaria Initiative and said, "There's been over 200,000 bed nets distributed in your country, Mr. President, and that's because of the leadership of you and the organization of your government." White House photo by Eric Draper

Vice President Dick Cheney leaves his weekly luncheon with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008.

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participate in a photo opportunity with political dissidents Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, on Governors Island in New York. President Bush stated in his remarks, "Here in America, we have an obligation to help others realize the blessings of liberty. And so we want to thank you very much for your courage. We thank you for your set of beliefs that remain strong." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is surrounded by leaders from the Western Hemisphere as he delivers a statement on free trade Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at the Council of the Americas in New York City. Said the President, "Each of the 11 countries here has a free trade agreement with the United States, or one pending before Congress. Free and fair trade is in our mutual interests." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush shakes hands with President Antonio Saca of El Salvador after delivering a statement on temporary protected status during a visit by President Bush Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, to the Council of the Americas. Said President Bush, "I want to let my friend know, and the people of El Salvador, that the United States will extend TPS status to El Salvadoreans living in our country... I'm proud to make this announcement with you standing by my side." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House, Wednesday evening, Sept. 24, 2008, on the nation's financial crisis. President Bush has invited legislative leaders from the House and Senate, including both Presidential candidates, to a meeting Thursday at the White House to discuss a bipartisan plan to rescue the economy. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush poses for a photo with Orthodox Union leadership Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House. President Bush met with the Orthodox Union leadership to acknowledge the 110th anniversary of the Orthodox Union's founding, and to wish the Jewish people a Happy New Year. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush signs the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House. Joining him for the signing of the law that amends the ADA Act of 1990, are, from left: Former President George H.W. Bush, Republican Rep. James Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin and his spouse, Cheryl Sensenbrenner; Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland; Republican Rep. Buck McKeon of California; Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York; Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa); Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.); Democratic Rep. Jim Langevin of Rhode Island, and U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and former President George H.W. Bush pause to acknowledge staff as they depart the Oval Office Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, after the signing of S.3406, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush welcomes President Michel Sleiman of Lebanon to the Oval Office Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at the White House. Said President Bush, "The United States is proud to stand by your side. Our mission is your mission: a country that is strong and capable, and a country where people can live in peace... And so I welcome you. It's been a long time since the President of Lebanon has been in the Oval Office. It is my honor to host you for this occasion." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and President Mahmoud Abbas exchange handshakes Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, during their visit in the Oval Office of the White House. The leader of the Palestinian Authority thanked President Bush for his efforts to bring peace to the Mideast saying, "Mr. President, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you and thank the United States for the help and the support and the aid that you have given us, and as well as the efforts that you led to mobilize the world to help the Palestinian Authority on the economic front as well as on the security front. Mr. President, we will continue to work with you and we will continue to keep the hope alive in order to reach a political solution for our issue and for the Middle East." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush speaks during a meeting with Bicameral and Bipartisan members of Congress Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. Included in the meeting with the President are, from left: Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush places phone calls to Congressional members Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, from the Oval Office of the White House as negotiations continued on the financial rescue package. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers a statement Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, outside the Oval Office of the White House regarding the negotiations to finalize legislation on the financial rescue package. Said the President, "There are disagreements over aspects of the rescue plan, but there is no disagreement that something substantial must be done. The legislative process is sometimes not very pretty, but we are going to get a package passed. We will rise to the occasion. Republicans and Democrats will come together and pass a substantial rescue plan." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush smiles after delivering his remarks on U.S. Ocean Action Plan Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. The U.S. Ocean Action Plan established a coordinated ocean governance structure to enhance leadership and coordination among the Federal agencies with ocean-related responsibilities and activities. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush views a North Atlantic whale model entitled 'Phoenix' in the new Sant Ocean Hall as he is escorted by Christian Samper, Director of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, right, Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, during his visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. President Bush is joined by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts, far left, and Wayne Clough, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, left. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is joined by President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan during a video teleconference with U.S. Provincial Reconstruction team leaders, National Guard Agriculture Development team representatives and Afghan governors Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House. U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is seen at right. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush meets with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan in the Oval Office Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush welcomes Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom to the Oval Office Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

Mrs. Laura Bush addresses her remarks Friday evening, Sept. 26, 2006 in Washington, D.C., during the 2008 National Book Festival Gala Performance, an annual event celebrating books and literature. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush, Mrs.Laura Bush and their daughter, Jenna Hager are seen together at the Library of Congress Friday evening, Sept. 26, 2006 in Washington, D.C., during the 2008 National Book Festival Gala Performance, an annual event celebrating books and literature. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

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