A Month in the life of President Bush ( News and many photos) February 2008

President George W. Bush stands at home plate with 3 members of the Ghana International School choir as they sing the Ghanaian National Anthem Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at a tee ball game at the Ghana International School in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Eric Draper

Kids play a tee ball game during the President's visit Wednesday, Feb, 20 2008, at the Ghana International School in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush embraces a young boy after a tee ball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at the Ghana International School in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush talks with players during a tee ball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at the Ghana International School in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush sits in the stands and watches a tee ball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at the Ghana International School in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Eric Draper

Mrs. Laura Bush and Ghana first lady Mrs. Theresa Kufuor are greeted by students and school officials on their arrival to Mallam D/A Primary School, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush and Ghana first lady Mrs. Theresa Kufuor, are greeted by singing students waving flags, on their arrival to Mallam D/A Primary School, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

A young student at the Mallam D/A Primary School in Accra, Ghana, watches for the arrival of Mrs. Laura Bush and Ghana first lady Theresa Kufuor, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush visits with students in their classroom Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at the Mallam D/A Primary School in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush and Ghana first lady Theresa Kufuor visits a classroom Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, during their tour at the Mallam D/A Primary School in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a reading lesson with students in their "reading hut" with the school's reading mascot Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at the Mallam D/A Primary School in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush thanks hospital staff, patients and invited guests for their welcome Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, to the Maamobi Polyclinic health facility in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Shealah Craighead>

Mrs. Laura Bush attends a children's dance performance during welcome ceremonies Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, in honor of Mrs. Bush's visit to the Maamobi Polyclinic health facility in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush watches a children's dance performance during welcome ceremonies Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at the Maamobi Polyclinic health facility in Accra, Ghana. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are greeted by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, upon their arrival to the Spriggs Payne Airfield in Monrovia, Liberia. White House photo by Eric Draper

Mrs. Laura Bush listens to Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Thursday, February 21, 2008, in Monrovia, Liberia, during a gowning and investiture ceremony in honor of President Bush, Mrs. Bush and Secretary Condoleezza Rice. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush walk with President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, on the lawn of the Executive Mansion overlooking the coast in Monrovia, Liberia. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is greeted by school children Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, on his arrival to the University of Liberia to attend a education roundtable in Monrovia, Liberia. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush embraces a student Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, during an education roundtable at the University of Liberia in Monrovia, Liberia. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush hugs Edna Tolbert during a roundtable on education at Liberia University Thursday, February 21, 2008, in Monrovia, Liberia. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Students cheer and wave American flags as the motorcade of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush travel Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Monrovia, Liberia. White House photo by Eric Draper

Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a roundtable discussion Thursday, February 21, 2008, in Monrovia, Liberia, with Karyumu Boakai, Spouse of Vice President Joseph Boakai, and local adults who have been faced with and persevered in working with Liberian youth who have been affected by the war. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush wave to a crowd as they depart Monrovia, Liberia Thursday, February 21, 2008, concluding a six country, seven-day trip through Africa. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

February 24, 2008 President and Mrs. Bush Host State Dinner for Nation's Governors George W. Bush makes a toast at a State Dinner for the Nation's Governors. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

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Bush and First Lady Laura Bush walk with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at a State Dinner for the Nation's Governors, Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the White House, in Washington D.C. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Performers Amy Grant and Vince Gill entertain guests at the State Dinner for the Nation's Governors hosted by President Bush and Laura Bush, Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian.

President George W. Bush speaks to a meeting of the National Governors Association Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in the State Dining Room of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush participates in a photo opportunity with the National Governors Association Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, on the North Portico steps of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush receives a copy of the "Quiet Revolution" report Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, from Jay Hein, Director of the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, during a morning meeting in the Oval Office. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush participates in a meeting with former Cabinet Secretaries and Senior Government Officials on Free Trade Agreements Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. Joining the President from left are, former Defense Secretary William Cohen; former Commerce Secretary Bob Mosbacher; former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley; former White House Chief of Staff Mack McLarty; and former U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President and Mrs. Bush Discuss Picturing America Initiative

President George W. Bush, speaking Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, announces the launch of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Picturing America initiative, to promote the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture in schools. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush addresses guests Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, during the launch of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Picturing America initiative, to promote the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture in schools. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush welcomes invited guests Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 to the East Room of the White House, for the launch of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Picturing America initiative, to promote the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture in schools. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President Bush Discusses Trip to Africa at Leon H. Sullivan Foundation

President George W. Bush is presented with an award by Ambassador Andy Young, Chairman of the Board, The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation, for his dedication and committed service to Africa, after speaking to The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, in Washington, D.C. Joining them on stage is Ambassador Howard Jeter, president and CEO of The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation, far left, and Hope Masters, daughter of the late Rev. Leon H. Sullivan. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush receives applause during his remarks to The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, in Washington, D.C. Joining the President on stage are Ambassador Andy Young, Chairman of the Board, Leon H. Sullivan, background center, and Ambassador Howard Jeter, president and CEO of The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation. White House photo by Eric Draper

Vice President Dick Cheney greets U.S. Army troops Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 during a rally for the First Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, during a rally for the troops of the First Cavalry Division and Three Corps at Fort Hood, Texas. In expressing his appreciation of the troops' service in Iraq the Vice President said, "Whatever your future holds, you can always take satisfaction in the accomplishments of the past 15 months. You were there for America." He added, "As Vice President -- and more than that, as a citizen of this country -- I'm proud to look you in the eye to express my deep gratitude and total respect." White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks to over 9,000 U.S. Army troops Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 at Fort Hood, Texas. During his remarks the Vice President expressed his appreciation for the service of soldiers of the First Cavalry Division and Three Corps who have recently returned from a 15-month deployment in Iraq. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks during an Uncasing of the Colors Ceremony Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at Fort Hood, Texas. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney shakes the outstretched hands of soldiers Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, following a rally for the troops at Fort Hood, Texas, home of the U.S. Army's First Cavalry Division. White House photo by David Bohrer

U.S. flags wave in the wind Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 during an Uncasing of the Colors Ceremony for the Third Corps at Fort Hood, Texas. White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Mirek Topolanek, during their meeting Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and Mirek Topolanek, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, address reporters Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush meets with Sada Cumber, the first U.S. envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President Bush Welcomes 2007 World Champion Boston Red Sox to White House

President George W. Bush delivers remarks during a ceremony honoring the 2007 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Boston Red Sox's slugger David Ortiz raises the 2007 World Championship Trophy for the crowd during a ceremony honoring the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President Bush shakes hands with Boston Red Sox David Ortiz during a ceremony honoring the 2007 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush is presented with a personalized Boston Red Sox jersey from team captain Jason Varitek, as President Bush honored the 2007 World Series Champions Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney stand with the 2007 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Young kids sit in awe wearing Boston Red Sox caps and holding baseballs hoping to get autographs during the Red Sox visit to the White House Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, on the South Lawn. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President Bush Meets with His Economic Team

President George W. Bush, joined by Vice President Dick Cheney, meets with members of his economic team Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 at the U.S. Labor Department in Washington, D.C., including U.S. Secretary of Treasury Henry Paulson, left, and U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Press Conference of the President

President George W. Bush gestures as he speaks to the press during a morning news conference Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush responds to a question during a morning press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President Bush Meets with Secretary General of NATO Jaap de Hoop Scheffer

President George W. Bush meets with Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush welcome Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark to the Bush Ranch Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in Crawford, Texas. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush welcomes Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark and his wife, Anne-Mette Rasmussen to the Bush Ranch Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in Crawford, Texas. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are joined by Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark and Mrs. Anne-Mette Rasmussen after the Danish first couple's arrival Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark enjoy a bike ride at The Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. White House photo by Eric Draper

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