Posted on 02/20/2008 5:26:41 PM PST by daisyscarlett
President and Mrs. Bush are traveling in Africa. They left on February 15 and will return on February 21. They have already visited Benin, Tanzania and Rwanda. Today they were in Ghana,
US President George W. Bush visited the President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, at Osu Castle and they held a joint press availability.
The President and Mrs. Bush had lunch at the American Embassy with Peace Corps workers.
The President and Mrs. Bush then visited the Mallam D/A Primary School. The President attended a T Ball game while they were there.
They then visited the International Trade Fair Center in Accra, Ghana. While there, they met with 30 tribal chiefs.
This evening they were entertained with a State Dinner. Laura wore a lovely pantsuit trimmed in gold and the President's tie matched her outfit. You will enjoy the photos but they are at the end, lol. And there are many other photos to enjoy before we get there.
President George W. Bush congratulates singer Jordin Sparks after she sang the U.S. National Anthem Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, during the welcome for President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush to the United States Embassy in Accra, Ghana, by Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
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 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
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
Thanks for the dose - good evening all
U.S. President George W. Bush and teammates cheer on a player (foreground) scoring a home run for the Little Saints team as Bush watches a Ghana little league T- ball game at the Ghana International School in Accra February 20, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush reacts as he watches a Ghana Little league T-ball game between the Little Saints (pictured) and the Little Dragons, at the Ghana International School in Accra, February 20, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush reacts as he watches a Ghana Little league T-ball game between the Little Saints (pictured) and the Little Dragons, at the Ghana International School in Accra, February 20, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush reacts as he watches a Ghana Little league T-ball game between the Little Saints (pictured) and the Little Dragons, at the Ghana International School in Accra, February 20, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush watches a Ghana Little league T-ball game between the Little Saints (red team) and the Little Dragons (green team), at the Ghana International School in Accra, February 20, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush sits among members of the Little Saints team as they react during a Ghana League T-ball game against the Little Dragons, at the Ghana International School in Accra, February 20, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush and teammates cheer on a player (foreground) scoring a home run for the Little Saints team as Bush watches a Ghana little league T- ball game at the Ghana International School in Accra February 20, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush reacts as he watches a Ghana Little league T-ball game between the Little Saints (pictured) and the Little Dragons, at the Ghana International School in Accra, February 20, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush reacts as he watches a Ghana Little league T-ball game between the Little Saints (pictured) and the Little Dragons, at the Ghana International School in Accra, February 20, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush reacts as he watches a Ghana Little league T-ball game between the Little Saints (pictured) and the Little Dragons, at the Ghana International School in Accra, February 20, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush watches a Ghana Little league T-ball game between the Little Saints (red team) and the Little Dragons (green team), at the Ghana International School in Accra, February 20, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush sits among members of the Little Saints team as they react during a Ghana League T-ball game against the Little Dragons, at the Ghana International School in Accra, February 20, 2008.
The President travels with his own American Idol winner?
please see post D#16...i think you are posting dups...
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 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 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
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
Some great photos in post 13
Shiva is #1. Earthdweller was close but not within 10 seconds.
Thanks for the lovely photos tonight
Love the crocs as well
Yeah, I noticed that. My appology.
Good evening
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) and Ghana's President John Kufuor (2nd R) walk into a bilateral meeting at Osu Castle in Accra, February 20, 2008
U.S. President George Bush (L) and Ghana's President John Kufuor take part in a bilateral meeting at Osu Castle in Accra, February 20, 2008.
President George Bush (L) shakes hands with Ghana's President John Kufuor during a bilateral meeting at Osu Castle in Accra, February 20, 2008
Who can blame him...I heard her sing the National Anthem, i think at the Super Bowl and it was fantastic.
U.S. President George W. Bush (R) listens as 2007 American Idol winner Jordin Sparks sings the U.S. National Anthem during a visit to the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Accra February 20, 2008
U.S. President George W. Bush (R) listens as 2007 American Idol winner Jordin Sparks sings the U.S. National Anthem during a visit to the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Accra February 20, 2008
I am so happy that the President and First Lady are getting an opportunity for fun and (much deserved) affirmation!! They are learning just how they are much loved for their MANY good works in the U.S., Africa, the Middle East, and around the world!
You can VIEW SIX DIFFERENT VIDEOCLIPS OF THE PRESIDENT’S AFRICAN ADVENTURES here:
http://news.yahoo.com/video/2460
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You can read today’s ON-LINE CHAT WITH THE FIRST LADY here:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/20080220.html
My favorite exchange:
Mausumi, from Flagstaff Arizona writes:
Mrs. Bush, thank you for the opportunity to ask you my question. I would like to know how you pass the time while on long flights aboard Air Force One. Thank you.
Laura Bush:
Good question, Mausumi! On flights, I catch up with my staff, review schedules, and read briefing papers for the trip. Its fun to travel with the President, and I always enjoy spending time with him. I always have a good book nearby. And of course, on overnight flights, I sleep.
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SPECIFICS OF PRESIDENT BUSH LIBRARY AT SMU DETAILED IN COURT DEPOSITION
[FIVE YEARS to build both the Library and Democracy Institute.]
06:23 PM CST on Wednesday, February 20, 2008
By Paul Meyer / The Dallas Morning News
After more than a year of negotiations and delays, Southern Methodist University and the George W. Bush Library Foundation have reached substantial agreement on the terms for a presidential library and policy center on the campus, newly hired foundation president Mark Langdale said in a court deposition earlier this month.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/yahoolatestnews/stories/022108dnmetbushlibrary.fc06345.html?npc
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks at a joint news conference with Ghana's President John Kufuor at Osu Castle in Accra, Ghana, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. President Bush is pushing trade and aid in Ghana this tropical land of gold and diamonds, the latest stop on what he has dubbed his 'mission of mercy' to Africa.
shakes hands with Ghana's President John Agyekum Kufuor after a joint news conference at Osu Castle in Accra February 20, 2008
U.S. President George W. Bush makes remarks at a press briefing with Ghana's President John Agyekum Kufuor in Accra, Ghana, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush makes remarks at a press briefing with Ghana's President John Agyekum Kufuor in Accra, Ghana, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
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