Posted on 08/05/2010 6:39:21 PM PDT by Kaslin
August was always the month, when President Bush went to his ranch in Crawford, but unlike the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, President Bush worked during his vacation, as you can see in the photos
Vice President Dick Cheney speaks to the attendees at the 73rd National Convention of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Springfield, Missourri, Thursday, August 18, 2005. The organization was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have, as a result of being wounded in combat, recieved the Purple Heart. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney speaks to the attendees at the 73rd National Convention of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Springfield, Missouri, Thursday, August 18, 2005. The organization was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have, as a result of being wounded in combat, received the Purple Heart. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney speaks to the attendees at the 73rd National Convention of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Springfield, Missouri, Thursday, August 18, 2005. The organization was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have, as a result of being wounded in combat, recieved the Purple Heart. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney shakes the hand of Sgt. Justin Genovese, US Marine Corps, who was wounded in battle in Iraq, August 4, 2004. The vice president spoke to he and other the attendees at the 73rd National Convention of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Springfield, Missourri, Thursday, August 18, 2005. The organization was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have, as a result of being wounded in combat, recieved the Purple Heart. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush and 2005 Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong take a ride together through a field of sunflowers on the President's ranch in Crawford, Texas on August 20, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush waves upon his departure from Waco, Texas, en route Salt Lake City, Utah, to address the Veterans of Foreign Wars national convention August, 22, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush talks with Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander-in-chief John Furgess during his visit to the VFW national convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, August 22, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
After addressing the Veterans of Foreign Wars national convention, President George W. Bush chats with troops from the Utah National Guard shortly before departing Salt Lake City, Utah, August 22, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
You certainly bring a smile to my face every time you post these wonderful photos! Thank you so much, and yes, I miss having an adult in charge.
Standing with Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne, President George W. Bush talks with the press in Donnelly, Idaho, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
Standing with Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne, President George W. Bush talks with the press in Donnelly, Idaho, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
Standing with Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne, President George W. Bush talks with the press in Donnelly, Idaho, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush addresses a crowd of military families, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005 in Nampa, Idaho, honoring the service of National Guard and Reserve forces serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. White House photo by Paul Morse
The mother of four sons currently deployed to Iraq, Tammy Pruett, acknowledges the applause of the crowd at Idaho Center Arena, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005 in Nampa, Idaho, after she is introduced by President George W. Bush. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush wave to the crowd of military families, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005 at the Idaho Center Arena in Nampa, Idaho, following the President's speech honoring the service of National Guard and Reserve forces serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. White House photo by Paul Morse
The mother of four sons currently deployed to Iraq, Tammy Pruett, is embraced by President George W. Bush following his speech at Idaho Center Arena, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005 in Nampa, Idaho, honoring the service of National Guard and Reserve troops serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush is handed a map by Deputy Chief of Staff Joe Hagin, center, during a video teleconference with federal and state emergency management organizations on Hurricane Katrina from his Crawford, Texas ranch on Sunday August 28, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush gives remarks on Hurricane Katrina and the Iraqi constitution from his Crawford, Texas ranch on Sunday August 28, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush are greeted by Arizona Senator John McCain after arriving Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at Luke Air Force Base near Phoenix. The President later addressed 400 guests at the Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort and Country Club, highlighting benefits of the new Medicare Prescription Drug coverage. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush joins Arizona Senator John McCain in a small celebration of McCain's 69th birthday Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, after the President's arrival at Luke Air Force Base near Phoenix. The President later spoke about Medicare to 400 guests at the Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort and Country Club in nearby El Mirage. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush shakes hands with troops at Luke Air Force Base Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, after his arrival in Arizona, where he spoke on Medicare to 400 guests at the Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort and Country Club in nearby El Mirage. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush shares a laugh with 82-year-old Margaret Cantrell of Scottsdale, during a Conversation on Medicare Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at the Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort and Country Club in nearby El Mirage, Ariz. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and Margaret Cantrell break out in laughter on stage Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at the Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort and Country Club in El Mirage, Arizona. The 82-year-old retired Scottsdale grandmother was on hand to lend support to the President's Conversation on Medicare. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush shares a laugh with Myrtle Jones during a Conversation on Medicare Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at the James L. Brulte Senior Center in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush participates in a Conversation on Medicare Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at the James L. Brulte Senior Center in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush talks with health care providers at the Naval Medical Center during a visit to commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-J Day at the Naval Air Station in San Diego, Calif., August 30, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush speaks during a ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-J Day at the Naval Air Station in San Diego, Calif., August 30, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush speaks during a ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-J Day at the Naval Air Station in San Diego, Calif., August 30, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
Laura Bush listens to President George W. Bush speak during a ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-J Day at the Naval Air Station in San Diego, Calif., August 30, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush greets a veteran after delivering remarks to commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-J Day at the Naval Air Station in San Diego, Calif., August 30, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush looks out over the devastation in New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina as he heads back to Washington D.C. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, aboard Air Force One. White House photo by Paul Morse
Flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina in the New Orleans area is visible from Air Force One Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, as President Bush was able to survey the ravages of the storm during his return from Crawford, Texas to Washington D.C. White House photo by Paul Morse
Structural bridge damage caused by Hurricane Katrina can be seen from aboard Air Force One Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, as President George W. Bush surveyed the area during his return flight to Washington D.C. from Crawford, Texas. White House photo by Paul Morse
Flanked by Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security, left, and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, President George W. Bush meets with members of the White House Task Force on Hurricane Katrina Recovery Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. White House photo by Krisanne Johnson
President George W. Bush speaks to members of the White House Task Force on Hurricane Katrina Recovery Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, shortly after returning to the White House from Crawford, Texas. The President took the opportunity aboard Air Force One to survey first-hand the devastation of the Gulf Coast. White House photo by Krisanne Johnson
President George W. Bush stands with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld; Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao and Mike Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services, as he speaks to the media from the Rose Garden of the White House regarding the devastation along the Gulf Coast caused by Hurricane Katrina. White House photo by Paul Morse
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Two quick notes. Greta is interviewing Karl Rove on her show, and he said President Bush's book will be in stores on November 9th. also Karl Rove will substitute for Rush on Monday
I’ve noticed at least one big difference between President Bush and Obama. When Pres. Bush was photographed with a crowd, the folks always looked so relaxed, because he made them feel that way. Not so with the guy in office now.
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