A day in the life of President Bush (5/8/05): photos

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[Wolfstar]

PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: Continuing his trip to eastern Europe and Russia to commemorate the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945, President Bush met today with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: Excerpts from the President's remarks at the American Cemetary, Margraten, The Netherlands, May 8, 2005.

Today we join them at this hallowed ground. We come first to remember the young Americans who did not live to comb gray hair. Each man or woman buried here is more than a headstone and a serial number; each person here has a name that is precious to some family. And in faded black and white photographs, each one here looks back at us in the full glow of youth: the fresh-faced American in uniform; the newly minted officer with a smiling sweetheart on his or her arm; or the young dad traveling, holding a baby son or daughter on his knee. Every one of these Americans added his own unique contribution to the story of freedom.

In this cemetery lies Willy F. James, Jr., one of seven African American soldiers from the second world war to win the Medal of Honor. On this memorial wall is inscribed the name, Raymond Kelly, a young man studying to be a priest in Detroit, who could have sat out the war, but gave up his exemption to serve his country. And in this ground rests Maurice Rose, the brilliant division commander who led the first Allied troops into Germany. Here they rest in honored glory with thousands of their comrades in arms, and here we come to affirm the great debt we owe them.

Private Robert Lee Rutledge was one of those soldiers. He gave his life fighting against a brutal attack by two Nazi divisions. Weeks before he died, he wrote a letter to his daughter on her fifth birthday. The letter was addressed to little Ginger Rutledge in Lumpkin, Georgia. Private Rutledge told his daughter, "You're too young to understand it now, but you will later. It's all for your benefit. You came into a free world, and I want you to finish in one."

Sixty years later, Ginger is still free, and she does understand. And so do her three children and eight grandchildren. Private Rutledge did his job well, and the men who fought and bled and died here with him accomplished what they came for. The free America that Ginger grew up in was saved by their courage. The free Europe where many of them lie buried was built on their sacrifice. And the free and peaceful world that we hope to leave to our own children is inspired by their example.

[Wolfstar]

NOTE TO ALL: Sorry for this unusually late Dose. As mentioned on yesterday's thread, I went to Catalina Island today. That's why this thread is late. There are many, many photos of the presidential trip. I'll put up some of the best tonight, then do a complete retrospective on next Saturday's Dose.

A belated happy Mother's Day to all Dose mothers.

[Wolfstar]

Pinging you to a late Sunday Dose.

[Wolfstar]

PHOTOS OF THE DAY: In their hearts, even presidents are just boys with toys. President Bush and Russian President Putin climb into a vintage 1956 Volga to drive to dinner within Putin's private residence compound in the Odinsovsky district outside Moscow Sunday. The Russian leader let GWB drive the sedan around a driveway before heading to dinner with their wives. "I'm having so much fun. We're going for another lap," Dubya told reporters.

[Betaille]

I've been thinking that the US parties need symbols/motto's like the UK parties. Adds to the fun of it. What do you all think of this one?

[MamaB]

Hello!

[Wolfstar]

President Bush reacts during a meeting with Dutch students at Hotel Chateau St. Gerlach in Valkenburg, southern Netherlands, Sunday.

President Bush adjusts the ribbon on the wreath during the Wreath Laying Ceremony at Margraten American Cemetery, Sunday.

GWB delivering his remarks at Margraten American Cemetary.

President Bush hugs a World War II veteran as he visits with vets after delivering in Margraten. The cemetery contains the remains of more than 8,000 United States military casualties from World War II, and is one of the largest cemetaries in Europe.

GWB talks to WWII veterans.

Dubya shares a laugh with some elderly vets.

[txrangerette]

Here and ready!

[Wolfstar]

Surrounded by some of the thousands of white crosses for American war dead, President Bush and Dutch Queen Beatrix arrive for the ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation. President Bush paid homage Sunday to the "terrible price" paid by World War II soldiers who never came home from their fight against tyranny.

[Wolfstar]

President Bush, Dutch Queen Beatrix, and First Lady laura Bush watch jet fighters fly over during the ceremony.

First Lady Laura Bush and Dutch Prime Minister Jan-Peter Balkenende listen to the U.S. national anthem.

[Wolfstar]

Laura places flowers at a grave at the Netherlands American Cemetery.

[Wolfstar]

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice wears a rain cover during the president's speech.

[txrangerette]

The US parties do have symbols; the Democrat symbol is a Donkey, the Republican symbol is an Elephant.

[facedown]

bttt

[Liberty Valance]

Great speech at Margraten.
bttt!

[solo gringo]

It breaks my heart to see all the crosses.

[Wolfstar]

President and Mrs. Bush on their arrival in Moscow.

George and Vladimir.

[luvie]

Woo-hoo! A late start for you means I am practically on time for a change! LOL! Thanks for the Dose, Wolfstar!

[SoCalPol]

Hi Wolf, will be checking back and forth.
On Sunday am on the Drudge Thread while his radio
program is on. 6:30 - 10 pm PST

[Wolfstar]

A Georgian woman with her dog passes by the posters with face of U.S. President George W. Bush announcing his upcoming visit to Georgia, in downtown Tbilisi, Sunday, May 8, 2005. Bush, who arrives Monday evening, will spend less than 24 hours in the ancient city .

ALL CLEAR! As mentioned, there are literally hundreds of photos of this trip, many of which are touching and/or interesting. I'll try to capture most of the best for a retrospective next weekend.

[dmd25]

Thank you so much. Can't wait to see all the pictures! I love the pictures of GWB and Putin in the car. How funny!

Hope you had a lovely day on Catalina. Thanks for your hard work.

DeLynn