A Year in the Life of President Bush (a lot of photos): Part 4 (October

This is the fourth and final part of the 2008 review and as was true for parts one and two and three 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, the third July - September, and this one the fourth and final part 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 and Mrs. Laura Bush stand together as they wait for the arrival of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, during a South Lawn ceremony for the Prime Minister at the White House. White House photo by Grant Miller

President George W. Bush and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi review the troops during welcoming festivities Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Grant Miller

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi stand together on the reviewing stand Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 on the South Lawn of the White House, as the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps passes in review during the arrival ceremony to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi to the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush is embrace by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi following President Bush's remarks Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 , welcoming Prime Minister Berlusconi to the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi stand together following their remarks at a joint press availability Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at the White House. President Bush said, "I want to thank you for giving the American People the honor of celebrating Columbus Day with the leader of Italy." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush andMrs. Laura Bush stand with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on the balcony of the South Portico of the White House Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, during Prime Minister Berlusconi's official welcome to the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush welcome Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, to the North Portico of the White House for a State Dinner in his honor. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks to invited guests Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, during the State Dinner in honor of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's visit to the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi raise their glasses in a toast Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, during a State Dinner in honor of Prime Minister Berlusconi's visit to the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy, seated next to Mrs. Laura Bush, acknowledges a toast offered in his honor by President George W. Bush Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, at the White House State Dinner in honor of Berlusconi's visit to Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush applauds Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi as he his praised in an address by President George W. Bush Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, during the White House State Dinner in Berlusconi's honor. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush, joined on stage by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, embraces singer Frankie Valli, lead singer of The Four Seasons, invited on stage Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, following a performance of the Broadway cast of the Jersey Boys in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the economy Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, from the Rose Garden of the White House. In announcing new measures America is taking to implement the G7 action plan and strengthen banks across the country, the President said, "It will take time for our efforts to have their full impact, but the American people can have confidence about our long-term economic future. We have a strategy that is broad, that is flexible, and that is aimed at the root cause of our problem. Nations around the world are working together to overcome this challenge. And with confidence and determination, we will return our economies to the path of growth and prosperity." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is joined in the Oval Office Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, for the signing of S. 3001, the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. With him from left are: U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, U.S. Senator Carl Levin, D-Mich.; U.S. Senator John Warner, R-Va.; President Bush; Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter of California, and Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush thanks Detroit Red Wings player Chris Chelios for a miniature Stanley Cup presented to the President Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 in the East Room at the White House, during the ceremony to honor the Red Wings 2008 Stanley Cup championship. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush stands with Detroit Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom as they hold up jerseys Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 in the East Room at the White House, representing President Bush's father 41 and the President 43, during the ceremony to honor the Red Wings 2008 Stanley Cup championship. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush meets with his Working Group on Financial Markets Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Afterward, the President said, "I know Americans are deeply concerned about the stress in our financial markets, and the impact it is having on their retirement accounts, and 401(k)s, and college savings, and other investments. I recognize that the action leaders are taking here in Washington and in European capitals can seem distant from those concerns. But these efforts are designed to directly benefit the American people by stabilizing our overall financial system and helping our economy recover." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses the media prior to the start of his Cabinet meeting Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the White House. Said the President, "I called my Cabinet together for them to get a full understanding of the extraordinary actions we've taken. Many of the Cabinet members are involved in helping make sure this economy is strong in the future -- no Cabinet member more involved than Secretary Paulson. And we have taken extraordinary measures because these are extraordinary circumstances." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush greets diners Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the Schnitz Ada Deli and Grill in Ada, Michigan. The President met with business owners from the Grand Rapids area over lunch at the deli to talk about the economy. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers a statement after meeting with local business leaders Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Ada, Michigan. Said the President, "I want to thank you all for giving me a chance to hear from you. We've got some community bankers here that have been affected by the plan we put in place. And their bank lending is now secured by the FDIC. And I bring a sense of optimism and realism. I'm realistic about how tough the situation is. I'm optimistic that we're going to come through it. And I believe when we come thru it we're going to be better than ever." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush signs H.R. 7222, the Andean Trade Preference Act Extension Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The bill will extend the Generalized Systems of Preferences (GSP), designed to help developing countries expand their market presence and strengthen their economies, and the Andean Trade Pact, which waives duties on imports from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru in accordance with a 1991 law. Looking on are Ambassador Susan Schwab, the U.S. Trade Representative, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses the United States Chamber of Commerce Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, in Washington, D.C. The President spoke on the state of the economy and thanked the Chamber and its members for "efforts to support the spirit of free enterprise, and to advance the interests of business, large and small, across our great country." White House photo by Eric Draper

Joined on stage by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Director Michael Chertoff of the Department of Homeland Security, left, and ambassadors of countries joining the Visa Waiver program, President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the program Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. Said the President, "I'm pleased to stand with the representatives of seven countries -- the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, and South Korea -- that have met the requirements to be admitted to the United States Visa Waiver Program. Soon the citizens of these nations will be able to travel to the United States for business or tourism without a visa. I congratulate these close friends and allies on this achievement, and I thank you for joining us here." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush is joined by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, left, and Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission as he addresses the media during a meeting at Camp David concerning the economic crisis and the need for coordinated global response Saturday, October 18, 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush shakes hands with a young boy as he arrives at Alexandria International Airport - Air National Guard Base Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, in Alexandria, Louisiana. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush gestures as he participates in a roundtable meeting on the economy with local business leaders from Alexandria, Louisiana Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria, Louisiana. The President delivered a statement on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act and the Department of the Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Plan. Joining the President from left to right, Martin Johnson, Lance Harris, Grace Allen, and Blake Chatelain. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush delivers remarks at the White House Summit on International Development Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, in Washington, D.C. President Bush said in his remarks, "This is a summit to herald the outstanding work being done to lift up souls in need. I appreciate the fact that folks in this room represent thousands that are replacing disease with health, dependency with self-reliance, and despair with hope." White House photo by Eric Draper

After being introduced President George W. Bush embraces Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf at the White House Summit Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, in Washington, D.C. President Bush discussed in his remarks core transformational goals of country ownership, good governance, results-based programs and accountability, and the importance of economic growth. White House photo by Eric Draper

Mrs. Laura Bush poses Oct. 21, 2008 with the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellows in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House. From left are Laura Olsen, David Lee, Heather McGee and Michael Aguilar. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush poses for a photo with the recipients of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in the Oval Office at the White House. The Medal of Valor is awarded to public safety officers for extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf following their meeting Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in the Oval Office at the White House. President Bush said to President Sirleaf, "I have come to respect you and admire you because of your courage, your vision, your commitment to universal values and principles." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf talk with reporters following their meeting Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in the Oval Office at the White House. President Bush said during his remarks, "Liberia needs the help of the United States and other nations to help make sure children are educated, to make sure babies are not dying because of malaria, to make sure there's an infrastructure so that small businesses can flourish, to make sure port is open for business. We have been helpful and we want to be helpful in the future." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush fills out his ballot for the 2008 election during the early voting process from his Oval Office desk at the White House Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Ballots cast by both the President and Mrs. Laura Bush will be mailed back to Texas today. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers a statement to the press at the end of his visit Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, to the National Security Agency at Fort Meade, Md. With him are Vice President Dick Cheney, Lt. Gen. Keith B. Alexander, Director of the NSA, and Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is joined by NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer as he addresses his remarks to invited guests Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, prior to signing the NATO accession protocols in support of the nations of Albania and Croatia to join the NATO alliance. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush shakes hands with NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, following an address honoring President Bush's support of the NATO accession protocols in support of the nations of Albania and Croatia to join the NATO alliance. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is joined on stage by Croatian Ambassador to the U.S. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, left, Albanian Ambassador to the U.S. Aleksander Saliabanda and NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer, right, as he signs the NATO accession protocols Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, in support of the nations of Albania and Croatia to join the NATO alliance. When all 26 NATO allies have ratified the accession protocols Albania and Croatia will be eligible to join NATO. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Only one more full day for President and First Lady Laura Bush to be in the White House. I’m sure they will make a mad dash to Prarie Ranch when the inauguaration is over. I know I would. I wouldn’t have that job for a million dollars or a billion or trillion. Thank you for posting so many nice things over the years of the President and his First Lady. You are to be commended for the good work you did towards that effort. So again...thank you! :)

President George W. Bush welcomes President Fernando Lugo of Paraguay to the Oval Office, Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, for their meeting at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush welcomes guests Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2008 to the East Wing of the White House, to celebrate the 150th birthday and contributions of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush addresses her remarks Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, during a celebration in honor of the 150th birthday and contributions of President Theodore Roosevelt. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush listen Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2008 in the East Wing of the White House, to the performance of Theodore Roosevelt impersonator Joe Wiegand, during a celebration of the 150th birthday of Theodore Roosevelt. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Theodore Roosevelt impersonator Joe Wiegand performs Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, during a celebration of the 150th birthday of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

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