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President George W. Bush stands next to his portrait as he delivers remarks Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, to the Union League of Philadelphia. Founded in 1862, the Union League has hosted U.S. Presidents, heads of state, industrialists, entertainers and visiting dignitaries from around the globe. The portrait, painted by Mark Carder and presented by the League, will become part of its Presidential Portrait Collection. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush receives the Union League of Philadelphia's Gold Medal Award from League President Fred Haab Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, during ceremonies at its Philadelphia headquarters. Said the President, "One can learn a lot from the past, and The Union League is doing its part to tell the true story of our great nation. In short, I thank you for your service to your community and our country." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush playfully kicks a 15-yarder from around the 30 yard line Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, as he took the field at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field for the 2008 Army-Navy game. The Commander in Chief was headed to midfield for the coin toss, when he spotted the ball on the tee and went for it. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush introduces 2008 Kennedy Center Honoree George Jones, second from left, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, during the Kennedy Center Gala Reception in the East Room at the White House. Jones is applauded by fellow honorees, from left, Morgan Freeman, Barbra Streisand, Twyla Tharp, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend White House photo by Eric Draper

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I’ve always loved the spontaneity of President Bush. He just always made it seem like he enjoyed being President, especially when interacting with younger folks. I remember the pictures when he’d preside over the graduations at the Service Academies. The young men and women were just so glad to see him, and he was never put off by their expressions of joy and relief at having graduated!