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

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President George W. Bush talks with a young student during his visit with Mrs. Laura Bush to a second grade class Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 at the General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia. President Bush followed his class visit with an address on the No Child Left Behind Act, urging Congress to strenghten and reauthorize the legislation. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush poses with a group of students Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, following his address at the General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, where President Bush spoke about the success of the No Child Left Behind Act and urged Congress to strenghten and reauthorize the legislation. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush gestures as he addresses his remarks Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 at the General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, in support of the No Child Left Behind Act, urging Congress to strengthen and reauthorize the legislation. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

[DebWisconsin]

Tribute to GWB and Mrs. Bush

http://ggrw.org/Bush_Tribute.htm

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Vice President Dick Cheney walks to the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, for the certification of the Electoral College votes

Vice President and President of the Senate, Dick Cheney (L), raps the gavel to begin a joint session of Congress with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in the US Captiol in Washington, DC. A joint session of the US Congress on Thursday formally certified the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States in a ceremony rich in history and symbolism

Vice President Dick Cheney hands Robert Brady (D-PA) the electoral college vote from the state of Ohio as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi watches during the counting of the vote by a joint session of congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, January 8, 2009

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Vice President Dick Cheney accompanied by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., bangs the gavel at the conclusion of the counting of the Electoral College votes, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, during a joint session of Congress.

Vice President Dick Cheney during an interview with the Associated Press at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009

Vice President Dick Cheney sits in his West Wing office during an interview with the Associated Press at the White House in Washington Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009

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Vice President Dick Cheney poses on the red carpet upon arrival at a salute to FOX News Channel's Brit Hume on January 8, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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Former President George H.W. Bush, arrives for a tour of the USS George H.W. Bush nuclear aircraft carrier at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Va., Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.

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President George W. Bush stands with Mrs. Laura Bush during the playing of the national anthem at the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va., in honor of his father, former President George H. W. Bush, seen at right. White House photo by Eric Draper

Former US President George H.W. Bush (centre L) and his son President George W. Bush (centre R) take part in the commissioning ceremony on the deck of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, January 10, 2009. Also pictured is Vice President Dick Cheney
President George W. Bush stands with his father, former President George H. W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush during the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by Eric Draper

[Shyla]

President Bush and the First Lady had class. Pure class.

The new admin is starting off on a low class look. No class at all.

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President George W. Bush watches as the crew comes aboard at the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va., named in honor of President Bush's father, former President George H. W. Bush. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks in honor of his father, former President George H. W. Bush, at the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush shakes hands with his father, former President George H.W. Bush following President Bush's remarks in honor of his father at the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

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President George W. Bush embraces his father, former President George H. W. Bush, following his remarks honoring his father during the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by Eric Draper

Mrs. Doro Bush Koch addresses her remarks and "brings the ship to life," prompting sailors to come aboard, during the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va., named in honor of her father, former President George H. W. Bush. White House photo by Eric Draper

The crew of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier ceremonially run aboard as the ship "comes alive" Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, during commissioning ceremonies in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by David Bohrer

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Former President George H.W. Bush presents a long glass to the First Officer of the Deck to set the first watch Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, during commissioning ceremonies for the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush stands with his sister, Doro Bush Koch, and their father, former President George H. W. Bush at the commissioning ceremony of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va. White House photo by Eric Draper

Former President George H. W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush prepare to leave the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Va., following the commissioning ceremony for the ship named in his honor. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

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The Motorcade of U.S. President George W. Bush is parked on H street across from the White House where he is attending a service with First Lady Laura Bush after what could be his last service as US President at St. John's Church, Lafayette Square on January 11, 2009 in Washington, DC. Behind the Motorcade is the Hay Adams Hotel (center) where President elect Barack Obama is currently staying

First lady Laura Bush, left, departs St. John's Episcopal Church after attending what may well be the President last morning service as President, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Washington. Standing at right is the Rev. Luis Leon

President George W. Bush and First lady Laura Bush, left, depart St. John's Episcopal Church after attending what may well be the President last morning service as President, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Washington. Standing at right is the Rev. Luis Leon

The Presidential Motorcade on its way to Fort Belvoir where President George W. Bush is going to do a bike ride on January 11, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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President George W. Bush responds to questions Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, during his final press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

[STARWISE]

Fantastic!

Thank you SO much for starting this monthly thread. I predict more and more FReepers will come to it for sanity and an uplift from the dark government realities, as the days wind on. They may just grow in appreciation when they review what a real leader and staunch defender of our country Pres. George W. Bush is.

He’ll always, always be in the forefront of the pursuit of freedom where is there is none and compassion for his fellow man, all over the world.

I’ve been looking for updates on his first day of this “retirement,” but have yet to find any.

I imagine he’s getting his first look at his new home in Preston Hollow. Apparently, there were so many crowds driving around the neighborhood to see it, they had to construct security gates there.

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We’ll all be adding to this thread with tidbits, and to continue the enduring interest and respect we have for him and his wonderful family (and missing him .. ;)

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Vice President Dick Cheney signs the inside of the top drawer of his desk in the Vice President's Ceremonial Office Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. The desk, constructed in 1902 and first used by President Theodore Roosevelt, has been signed by various presidents and vice presidents since the 1940s. Mrs. Lynne Cheney is seen at right. White House photo by David Bohrer

The signature of Vice President Dick Cheney is seen Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, in the top drawer of his desk in the Vice President's Ceremonial Office Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. The desk, constructed in 1902 and first used by President Theodore Roosevelt, has been signed by various presidents and vice presidents since the 1940s. White House photo by David Bohrer

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President George W. Bush greets Mexico's President Felipe Calderon for their meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, in the Oval Office at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush speaks to reporters during the last meeting with members of his Cabinet Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, where President Bush thanked members of the Cabinet for their service and for helping with the President-Elect Obama transition. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush speaks on stage in the East Room of the White House Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, during the Ceremony for the 2009 Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. With him on stage are the recipients, from left: Former Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom, former Prime Minister John Howard of Australia, and President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush stands with former Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom as they listen to a citation honoring Mr. Blair as recipient of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. The presentation, held Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, in the East Room of the White House, will be the last such presentation by President Bush during his administration. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush presents former British Prime Minister Tony Blair with a Presidential Medal of Freedom, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington

President George W. Bush applauds former Prime Minister Tony Blair after presenting him Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, with the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom during ceremonies in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Former Prime Minister John Howard of Australia, smiles as President George W. Bush presents him with the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, during ceremonies in the East Room of the White House. Established in 1963, the Medal may be presented to "any person who has made an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, or world peace or cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is congratulated by former Prime Minister John Howard of Australia, and former Prime Minister Tony Blair, left, of the United Kingdom after he was honored by President George W. Bush with the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom during ceremonies honoring all three leaders with America's highest civil award. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

White House chief of staff Josh Bolten welcomes senior officials from the Bush Administration and the incoming Obama Administration to the principal level homeland exercise on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. The exercise provided an opportunity for officials to discuss incident management practices and continuity of government procedures. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush walks back to the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, after saying good-bye to Eisenhower Executive Office Building staff, and having farewell pictures taken with them

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President George W. Bush and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice stand during a presentation oft he Color Guard and the playing of the national anthem Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, during a ceremony at the U.S. Department of State commemorating foreign policy achievements. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is introduced by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the U.S. Department of State Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, during a ceremony commemorating foreign policy achievements. White House photo by Eric Draper

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, presents President George W. Bush with a memento displaying the flags of European nations that entered NATO during his time as president, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, during a farewell ceremony at the State Department in Washington

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, presents President George W. Bush with a memento displaying the flags of European nations that entered NATO during his time as president, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, during a farewell ceremony at the State Department in Washington. First lady Laura Bush applauds at right

President George W. Bush, left, applauds his wife, first lady Laura Bush after she received an award at the State Department in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009.

President George W. Bush speaks at the State Department in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009. Listening, from second from left are, first lady Laura Bush, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte.

President George W. Bush places the Presidential Medal of Freedom to U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker during a ceremony Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at the U.S. Department of State to commemorate foreign policy achievements. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush applaud as U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker acknowledges the audience after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, during a ceremony to commemorate foreign policy achievements at the U.S. Department of State. White House photo by Eric Draper

[Kaslin]

Great tribute, thanks for sharing