A day in the life of President Bush (4/16/05): photos

WhiteHouse.gov; Yahoo News Photos ^ | 4/16/05

[Wolfstar]

A historical note: On Good Friday, April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot at Ford's Theatre in Washington by John Wilkes Booth. He lingered for nine hours and passed away at 7:22 A.M., April 15th, 1865. Perhaps unthinkingly, or perhaps out of some bizzare sense of dedication, after ratification of the 16th Amendment to the Constitution (income tax), Congress set our annual income tax filing deadline at April 15th.

[Wolfstar]

Pinging you to the Saturday Dose.

[Wolfstar]

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Images provided by the White House showing the first and last pages of President Bush and Mrs. Bush's 2004 federal income taxes. The tax bill for the first couple was lower than the previous year when they reported $822,126 in adjusted gross income and paid $227,490 in federal income taxes. The Bushes listed as income his presidential salary and investment income from trusts that hold their assets.

[Wolfstar]

The man of a thousand faces, installment #2:

[Wolfstar]

Our baseball-loving President -- White House behind-the-scenes photos:

Jose Guillen and President George W. Bush share a laugh as the President joins the Washington Nationals in their locker room prior to opening night at RFK Stadium Thursday.

President George W. Bush shakes the hand of veteran player and head coach Frank Robinson Thursday, April 14, 2005, as members of the Washington Nationals, including first baseman Brad Wilkerson, right, applaud. The President tossed the ceremonial first pitch at the season opener that marked the return of baseball to the nation's capitol.

President George W. Bush as he greets players in the Arizona Diamondback's locker room.

President George W. Bush and Washington Nationals catcher Brian Schneider warm up behind the scenes Thursday night at RFK Stadium. The President threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the inaugural appearance of the baseball team.

Baseballs autographed by the President for players, coaches and management of both teams.

The President personally autographed the balls.

President George W. Bush and Washington Nationals catcher Brian Schneider shake hands after the President threw the ceremonial first pitch Thursday, April 14, 2005. Schneider went 1 for 3 with an RBI in the Nationals' inaugural home 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The President holds a bat as he waits to be introduced.

President George W. Bush acknowledges the applause as he exits the dugout.

[STARWISE]

wOOhOOO --Thanks, Wolfie -- for the Sat. dose.

[Wolfstar]

Vice President Dick Cheney laughs during a town hall meeting at Burlington Community College in Pemberton Township, N.J., Friday, April 15, 2005. The meeting focused on the Bush administration's proposed changes in social security.

In these handout photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, Vice-President Dick Cheney speaks to troops from McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix, NJ. Vice-President Cheney stopped at McGuire AFB and spoke with the troops on his way to Burlington County Community College, Friday, April 15, 2005 in Pemberton, NJ.

[KevinDavis]

I think GW should be the next Baseball commissioner...

[Wolfstar]

Snugs found this wonderful photo of GWB and Laura passing Beezie between them. It was March 28th, the day the puppy turned five months old. As Snugs said, it seems like our dog-loving President is beginning to make his move to take over Beezie. BTW, since most dogs reach their full height at around nine months (although they continue filling out much longer), it's beginning to seem as though Beezie might end up being quite a bit smaller than Barney. Unless she puts on a growth spurt in the next three months or so, that is.

[Wolfstar]

ALL CLEAR -- That's all the photos I have today.

[Wolfstar]

Good day, STARWISE. Well, tax day is behind us for another year. Yuck!

[I_be_tc]

Very nice. Thank you!

TC

[Wolfstar]

I think GW should be the next Baseball commissioner...

He'll only be 62 when he leaves office. Who knows. Maybe he will take that job.

[Wolfstar]

You're very welcome.

[KevinDavis]

He seems to enjoy the sport...

[Theresawithanh]

Hooray, hooray! An early dose today!

Thanks Wolfstar, looking forward to the awesome pictures!

[snugs]

Good evening Wolfie I love that first picture of the VP laughing it always seems such an infectious and genuine laugh

[hershey]

GW loves baseball and has the time of his life with the boys of summer. Great to see, and thanks.

[MamaB]

He truly enjoys baseball and does not use this as just a photo op. Great pictures, aren't they?

[hershey]

Oh, Beezie is beautiful! She may end up smaller than Barney, but she'll rule the roost.