A Month in the Life of George W Bush (news and photos): January 2009

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First Lt. Lou Allen's family attended a reception at the White House on Thursday, Jan. 15. Allen's widow, Barbara, attended with their four sons, Trevor, Colin, Sean, and Jeremy, who had their photo taken with President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, and Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice. Allen's parents, Robert and Vivian, and his sister Laurene Sandstrom also attended. President Bush gave them all gifts. The boys were thrilled to meet him," Sandstrom said. "He gave all of us a hug and kiss when we were introduced. We also got to bring our cameras to take pictures of everything but the President." Those photos were taken by a professional photographer. Lou Allen died in Iraq in June 2005. He was a native of Chester and a science teacher in Tuxedo, N.Y.
1st Lt. Allen's sons with Vice President Dick Cheney

1st Lt. Allen's sons with Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice

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President George W. Bush delivers his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009, from the East Room of the White House, thanking the American people for their support and trust. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

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President George W. Bush is applauded during his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009, from the East Room of the White House, where President Bush said it has been a privilege to serve the American people. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Mrs Laura Bush smiles as she listens to President George W. Bush deliver his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009, from the East Room at the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush grasps hands with Former Homeland Security Advisor, Tom Ridge, as he receives applause following his address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009, from the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush embraces his daughters Barbara and Jenna as he receives a standing ovation from invited guests and members of his staff and Cabinet at the conclusion of his televised farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15. 2009, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush reaches into the audience to shake hands with invited guests and staff members following his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009 in the East Room of the White House, where President Bush thanked the American people for their support and trust. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush kisses Arlene Howard on the forehead following his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009 in the East Room of the White House. The President met Ms. Howard shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, where she gave him her son's police badge after he perished in the terrorists attacks on the World Trade Center. President Bush still carries the badge with him today as a reminder of all that was lost. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush strides to Marine One Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, as he prepares to depart the White House from the South Lawn for which will be his last visit to Camp David as President White House photo by Chris Greenberg

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President George W. Bush salutes a U.S. Marine crew member of Marine One upon his return to the White House Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 from Camp David, which marks President Bush's final return to the South Lawn of the White House aboard the Presidential helicopter as President. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush wave to an awaiting crowd Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 on the South Lawn of the White House, upon their return from Camp David aboard Marine One. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

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President George W. Bush calls current and former world leaders from the Oval Office during his final full day in office at the White House in Washington January 19, 2009

President George W. Bush is seen Monday morning in the Oval Office Jan.19. 2009, making phone calls to current and former world leaders during his final full day in office. White House photo by Eric Draper

[Former MSM Viewer]

Dick Cheney was the best Vice-President this country has ever had.

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President George W. Bush walks the South Lawn of the White House, January 20, 2009, before departing the White House for the final time.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush walk out on the North Portico of the White House Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, 2009, to welcome President-Elect Barack Obama to the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President-elect Barack Obama arrives at the White House as President George Bush and first lady Laura Bush wait on the North Portico, January 20, 2009

Vice President Dick Cheney (C), accompanied by Vice President-elect Joe Biden (2nd L) leaves the White House for the inauguration ceremony of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, January 20, 2009

A folder for President Barack Obama left by former president George W. Bush sits on the Resolute desk in the Oval Office of the White House January 20.

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Lynne Cheney, wife of U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, escorts Jill Biden (R), wife of Vice President-elect Joe Biden, down the steps of the North Portico of the White House in Washington, January 20, 2009 prior to the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.

Vice President Dick Cheney arrives at the U.S. Capitol for the inauguration ceremony of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, January 20, 2009

Vice-President Dick Cheney is assisted to his vehicle in a wheelchair on the North Portico of the White House as he heads to Capitol Hill for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. The Vice President hurt his back while moving out of the vice presidential residence

Vice President Dick Cheney arrives in a wheelchair at the U.S. Capitol for the swearing in of Barack Obama as the 44th U.S. President in Washington, January 20, 2009

President Bush greets Michelle, Sasha, and Malia Obama during the inauguration of Barack Obama, January 20, 2009

Outgoing U.S. First Lady Laura Bush and Lynne Cheney, wife of U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, arrive for the inauguration ceremony of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, in Washington, January 20, 2009

President George W. Bush and his deputy Dick Cheney attend the inauguration of Barack Obama at the US Capitol in Washington January 20, 2009

President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney watch Barack Obama during the inauguration of Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, January 20, 2009

Barack Obama the 44th President of the United States takes the Oath of Office as his wife Michelle (3rd L), and daughters Malia and Sasha and former President George W Bush (L) and former Vice President Dick Cheney (2nd L) look on during the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009. U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath as Obama became the first African-American president in U.S. History. Snugs comment my understanding is that an African-American has to be descended from slaves therefore I would say first black American President.

President Barack Obama (L) shakes hands with outgoing President George W. Bush after taking the Oath of Office to become the 44th President of the United States, during the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009

Former President George W. Bush embraces President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, after Obama's inaugural address at the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009

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Barbara Bush, Jenna Hager Bush and her husband Henry Hager depart the Capitol after the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th US President on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. The twin daughters of former president George W. Bush offered some advice Wednesday to the new president's girls -- have fun and don't forget who your dad really is no matter what the satirists say

Barbara Bush (L) and sister, Jenna Bush Hager, daughters of former President George W. Bush, walk from the U.S. Capital building after the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009

Former Vice President Dick Cheney sits in a wheelchair as he leaves the Capitol after Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

Former U.S. President George W. Bush (2nd R) with his wife Laura (R) shares a laugh with President Barack Obama (2nd L) and first lady Michelle Obama as they wait to bid farewell while former Vice President Dick Cheney departs on the East Front of the US Capitol Building, after Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States in Washington January 20, 2009

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama bid goodbye to former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush, as Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden talk to former Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne Cheney, as they leave the Capitol following the swearing-in ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2009, in Washington

Former Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife Lynn are escorted from the Capitol by Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill after after the swearing in of President Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009

Former President George W. Bush, his wife Laura, President Barack Obama And his wife, first lady Michelle walk out of the East Front of the Capitol after the inauguration of Obama as the 44th President of the United States Saturday, Jan. 20, 2009
Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, Former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush wave as former Vice President Dick Cheney departs on the East Front of the Capitol after Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States in Washington Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009

Former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura wave as they depart the Capitol after the inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington, January 20, 2009

Former President George W. Bush salutes as he and former first lady Laura Bush head to a Marine helicopter on the East Front of the Capitol Building after Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, January 20, 2009

The helicopter carrying former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura leaves the U.S. Capitol building after inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009.

Former President George W. Bush departs in a U.S. Marine helicopter from the U.S. Capitol after the swearing in of President Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States during the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009. Obama, his wife Michelle, Vice president Joseph Biden and his wife Jill are waving from the Capitol steps.

Former president George W. Bush looks out over the US Capitol as his helicopter departs Washington, D.C.

Former President George W. Bush, right, waves on the tarmac with his wife Laura Bush, center, and daughter Barbara as they depart, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md

Former President George W. Bush, left, salutes and his wife Laura Bush waves as they depart Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, in wheelchair, waves on the tarmac, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md

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Former U.S. President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush (L) arrive with family members after returning to Midland, Texas January 20, 2009. . Also accompanying the former president were his daughter Barbara (R), his father and former U.S. President George H.W. Bush (C) and his mother and former first lady Barbara Bush

Former President George W. Bush, left, and his wife, Laura Bush, along with his parents Barbara Bush and former President George H.W. Bush, right, arrive on Special Air Mission 28000, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in Midland, Texas for a welcome home rally. The plane is called Special Air Mission 28000 instead of Air Force One since Bush no longer was president

Supporters attend a welcome home rally for former U.S. President George W. Bush, who returned to Midland, Texas after attending the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, January 20, 2009

Former President George W. Bush arrives at a welcome home rally of about 30,000 people, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in Midland

Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush greet the crowd before a "Welcome Home" rally, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Midland, Texas.

Former President George W. Bush and wife Laura Bush, right, wave to a crowd of about 30,000 people at a welcome home rally Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in Midland, Texas.

Former President George W. Bush waves to friends and supporters during a "Welcome Home" Celebration Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in Midland, Texas

Former President George W. Bush speaks at a "Welcome Home" rally with wife and former first lady Laura Bush, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Midland, Texas.

Former U.S. President George W. Bush addresses a "welcome home" rally with former first lady Laura Bush in Midland, Texas January 20, 2009

Former President George W. Bush speaks at a "Welcome Home" rally with wife and former first lady Laura Bush, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Midland, Texas

Former President George W. Bush speaks at a "Welcome Home" rally with wife and former first lady Laura Bush, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Midland, Texas

Former President George W. Bush with wife Laura Bush speaks to a crowd of about 30,000 people at a welcome home rally Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in Midland, Texas

Former President George W. Bush, right, greets people after speaking to a crowd of about 30,000 at a welcome home rally Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in Midland, Texas

Former President George W. Bush, left, and his wife Laura Bush depart on Special Air Mission 28000 after speaking at a welcome home rally Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in Midland, Texas

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Special Air Mission 28000 arrives carrying former President George Bush in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009

Former President George Bush and former first lady Laura Bush, on stairwell, step off of Special Air Mission 28000 as it arrived to a rally in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

Former President George W. Bush and wife Laura Bush arrive in Waco Texas Tuesday Jan. 20, 2009 in Waco Texas. Following Bush is his daughter Barbara Bush

Former President George W. Bush and wife Laura arrive in Waco Texas Tuesday Jan. 20, 2009. Bush was greeted with an estimated 3,000 fans before heading to his ranch outside of Crawford, Texas

Former President George Bush, left, accompanied by his wife Laura Bush stands by as he addresses attendees at his arrival in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009

Former President George W. Bush accompanied by his wife Laura Bush addresses attendees at his arrival in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009

Former President George W. Bush waves to attendees at his arrival in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, just before boarding a helicopter for his flight to his Crawford, Texas, ranch

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Former vice president Dick Cheney smiles as he brought in by wheelchair to the House Chambers of the Wyoming Legislature Wednesday Jan. 21, 2008 in Cheyenne, Wy. Cheney and his wife, Lynne, came home to a standing ovation at the state Capitol where he began his political career as a legislative intern more than 40 years ago

Former vice president Dick Cheney is brought in by wheelchair to the House Chambers of the Wyoming Legislature Wednesday Jan. 21, 2008 in Cheyenne, Wy. Cheney and his wife, Lynne, came home to a standing ovation at the state Capitol where he began his political career as a legislative intern more than 40 years ago.

[MasonGal]

Thank you
Thank you
Thank you....

...for this thread!!!! Absolutely beautiful!!! I have tears in my eyes.....”Ah - those were the days”

....now look what we’ve got!!! Blech!!!

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All clear please feel free to post or repost any photos or graphics in the spirit of this thread

[pugmama]

I suspect the Messiah and his minions will go after our ex-president with a vengeance.
They will keep him in the forefront of the news.
Nancy Pelosi is out for blood. Dubya really got under her skin.She is like a woman scorned.
I wonder what he must have said to her in all those meetings.
I am sending him a letter of thanks to his Dallas residence.
I also offer prayers for his safety and well being.
I think he is going to face some really unpleasant things from this current govt.

[Miss Marple]

Thanks so much, snugs! After 2 days of Obama, I am missing President Bush even more.

It was nice to see the press go after Gibbs today in the press conference. He sure doesn't measure up to Dana Perino or Tony Snow!

[MasonGal]

AMEN to that!!

[Churchillspirit]

Thank you so much, snugs, for this thread and all the others you have put together over the recent years.

God bless you - and your dad.

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