A Month in the life of George W. Bush (News and photos) November 2009

www.georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/ ^ | 1st November 2009 | Snugs

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November and winter is now upon us and it is almost frightening to realise it is almost a year ago that the election was held that made us realise that the previous 8 years of President George W Bush time as President was drawing to an end.

Even though it has been about 9 months since George W Bush left office for many it seems another age so much seems to have changed and many things we hold dear now seem to mean nothing.

We miss the class and character that George W Bush, his wife and of course his father and mother portrayed to the American nation and the world.

I hope the following photos will help us remember time of maybe great sadness and challenge for the nation but also a feeling that there was somebody at the helm that was strong, confident and above all put his love for his country and fellow men first and always did and said what he believed to be the right thing to do.

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

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QUOTE AND PHOTO OF THE MONTH - Taken during his recent trip to India

'I have a different life now,' Mr Bush (left), 63, said wryly. 'I am an old, retired guy

Also from 11th November 2002 reminding us all that this is the month where many countries all over the world will be honouring their military here are words of George W Bush regarding American veterans.

President Bush Salutes Veterans at White House Ceremony
Remarks by the President at White House Reception for Veterans
The East Room - November 11, 2002

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, and welcome to the White House. Thank you for joining us in observing Veterans Day. On this holiday, the 11th day of the 11th month, Americans reflect on the great sacrifices of military service. And we honor every man and every woman who has accepted those sacrifices.

In Veterans Day gatherings across America, we think first of those who fell and never lived to be called veterans. We remember those whose fate is still undetermined. We look around us to all the veterans and retired members of the military with admiration and with respect.

Especially in this time of war, we see in our veterans an example of courage and selfless sacrifice and service that inspires a new generation and will lead this country to victory.

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MONTHLY DOSE OF SANITY ISLAND GOING UP - PLEASE WAIT FOR THE ALL CLEAR BEFORE POSTING ANY PHOTOS OR GRAPHICS.

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Photos from 2001

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President George W. Bush meets with the Prime Minister of Romania Adrian Nastase in the Oval Office Nov. 1, 2001. White House photo by Eric Draper.

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President George W. Bush addresses the audience in the East Room as actor Rob Schneider, decked out in a patriotic cowboy hat, takes a photograph Nov. 2, 2001. White House photo by Eric Draper.

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President George W. Bush and Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika talk with the media in the Oval Office Nov. 5, 2001. White House photo by Eric Draper.

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President George W. Bush and French President Jacques Chirac address the media in the Rose Garden Nov. 6, 2001. White House photo by Tina Hager.

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President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair of England walk out to address the media in Cross Hall at the White House Nov. 7, 2001. "We've got no better friend in the world than Great Britain," said the President during his remarks. White House photo by Paul Morse

"We put the world's financial institutions on notice: if you do business with terrorists, if you support them or sponsor them, you will not do business with the United States of America," said President George W. Bush in his address to the Financial Crime Enforcement Network in Vienna, Va., Nov. 7, 2001. White House photo by Paul Morse.

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President George W. Bush talks with Prime Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland in the Oval Office Nov. 8, 2001. White House photo by Tina Hager.

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President George W. Bush welcomes Prime Minister Vajpayee of India to the Oval Office Friday, November 9, 2001. White House photo by Eric Draper.

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President George W. Bush addresses the United Nations General Assembly Nov. 10, 2001. "We're asking for a comprehensive commitment to this fight. We must unite in opposing all terrorists, not just some of them," said the President in his remarks. White House photo by Paul Morse.

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Attending the Veterans Day Prayer Breakfast at Park Avenue Seventh Regiment Armory in New York Nov. 11, 2001. President George W. Bush embraces Arlene Howard, who gave President Bush the badge from her son, George Howard, a Port Authority police officer who died at the World Trade Center. White House photo by Paul Morse

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President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk out to address the media at the White House Nov. 13, 2001. "This is a new day in the long history of Russian-American relations, a day of progress and a day of hope," said President Bush in his remarks. White House photo by Paul Morse

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President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin answer questions from students at Crawford High School Nov. 15, 2001. "When I was in high school, Russia was an enemy," said President Bush. "Now the high school students can know Russia as a friend; that we're working together to break the old ties, to establish a new spirit of cooperation and trust so that we can work together to make the world more peaceful.". White House photo by Paul Morse.

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With Secretary of State Colin Powell and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld sitting at his side, President George W. Bush speaks with the media during a cabinet meeting Nov. 19, 2001. White House photo by Tina Hager.

After pardoning a turkey from the Thanksgiving dinner table, President George W. Bush invites children to pet Liberty, the freed bird. "Through the generations, our country has known its share of hardships. And we've been through some tough times, some testing moments during the last months," said President Bush. "Yet, we've never lost sight of the blessings around us: the freedoms we enjoy, the people we love, and the many gifts of our prosperous land.". Nov. 19, 2001. White House photo by Susan Sterner

President George W. Bush addresses the audience at the Signing of Aviation Security Legislation at Ronald Reagan National Airport Nov. 19, 2001 in Washington, D. C. "The broad support for this bill shows that our country is united in this crisis," said the President." We have our political differences, but we're united to defend our country. And we're united to protect our people.". White House photo by Paul Morse.

Hosting a dinner celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, President George W. Bush addresses ambassadors from Islamic nations and other distinguished guests in the State Room Nov. 19, 2001. "America has close and important relations with many Islamic nations So it is fitting for America to honor your friendship and the traditions of a great faith by hosting this Iftaar at the White House," said the President in his remarks. White House photo by Tina Hager.

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I miss him...sigh...

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President George W. Bush speak at the Dedication Of the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, D. C., Nov. 19, 2001. Seventy-nine Americans have held the title of Attorney General, and 25 of them worked in this building. But in the history of this department, and in the memory of our country, we hold a special place for Robert Francis Kennedy," said President Bush. White House photo by Paul Morse.

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Visiting the kitchen of So Others Might Eat charity, President George. W. Bush greets director Father Adams and other volunteers at the Washington D. C. site Nov. 20, 2001. Started in 1970, the program serves breakfast and lunch daily to homeless. White House photo by Tina Hager

Urging Americans to give of themselves during this holiday season, President George W. Bush addresses volunteers and media at So Other Might Eat interfaith charity in Washington, D. C., Nov. 20, 2001. Preparing breakfast and lunch, the programs serves more than 300,00 meals to homeless each year. White House photo by Tina Hager

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Surrounded by cheering soldiers at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, President George W. Bush addressed the troops and shared a turkey dinner with them Nov. 21, 2001. "More than 3,000 soldiers from this post have been deployed to Kosovo for six-month rotations," said the President. "They kept supplies away from rebels in Macedonia, made the recent election in Kosovo possible. I'm glad to report that all of them from this base will be home by Thanksgiving.". White House photo by Tina Hager

Laura Bush talks with members of the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Known as "The Screaming Eagles," this airborne division took part in the largest airborne assault of World War II and also served in Vietnam and more recently in the Balkans. White House photo by Tina Hager. Nov. 21, 2001.

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President George W. Bush talks with Dayna Curry, center, and Heather Mercer in the Oval Office Nov. 26, 2001. The two humanitarian workers recently returned to the United States after being held captive by the Taliban regime for three months. "Heather Mercer and Dayna Curry decided to go to help people who needed help," said the President in his remarks to the media. "Their faith led them to Afghanistan. One woman who knows them best put it this way: they had a calling to serve the poorest of the poor, and Afghanistan is where that calling took them.". White House photo by Eric Draper.