Posted on 05/01/2008 5:39:36 PM PDT by snugs
Today the President attended an event at the White House comemorating the National Day of Prayer.
He also gave a statement about food distribution
The President also attended and spoke at celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event held at the White House today.
Pray for President Bush -- Day 2786
First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna, attend an event at the library of a Houston elementary school where they read to the children as part of a book tour to promote the children's book they co-authored.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Celebrates National Day of Prayer East Room 10:12 A.M. THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Welcome to the White House. And I am honored to join you for the National Day of Prayer. I'm sorry Laura is not here -- she's out selling her book. (Laughter.)
Shirley, thank you very much for being the Chairman of the National Day of Prayer. Glad you brought old Jim with you. (Laughter.) Dr. Zacharias, thank you for being the Honorary Chairman. I appreciate the members of my Cabinet who are here today, thank you all for coming. It's good to see members of the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. Appreciate you all taking time out of your busy schedule to come by. It's always good to be with you.
I want to thank our military chaplains who are with us. Thank you for doing the Lord's work with our troops. I'm proud to have prayer leaders here. Rabbi Fishman, thank you, it's good to see you again, sir. Father Coughlin, from the United States House of Representatives, it's good to see you, sir. I want to thank Pastor Mays, who will be following me here shortly, for coming. I'm looking forward to hearing the choir of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, New York. It's going to be a great moment to have this East Room filled with the joy of song. So I welcome them here today.
On this day, Americans come together to thank our Creator for our nation's many blessings. We are a blessed nation. And on this day, we celebrate our freedoms, particularly the freedom to pray in public and the great diversity of faith found in America. I love being the President of a country where people feel free to worship as they see fit. And I remind our fellow citizens, if you choose to worship or not worship, and no matter how you worship, we're all equally American. (Applause.)
I think one of the interesting things about a National Day of Prayer is it does help describe our nation's character to others. We are a prayerful nation. A lot of citizens draw comfort from prayer. Prayer is an important part of the lives of millions of Americans. And it's interesting, when you think about our faith you can find it in the Pledge of Allegiance, you can find an expression of American faith in the Declaration of Independence, and you can find it in the coins in our pockets. I used to carry coins -- (laughter) -- in about 10 months I'll be carrying them again. (Laughter and applause.)
The fidelity to faith has been present in our nation's leaders from its very start. Upon assuming the presidency, George Washington took the oath of office and then added the famous plea, "So help me God." On John Adams's first day in the White House, he wrote a prayer that is now etched in marble on the fireplace in the State Dining Room, and he prayed, "May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof." Now we'll leave it to the historians to judge whether or not that happened throughout our history. (Laughter.) Click here for the rest of speech
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President Bush smiles as he poses with New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral Choir as he participates in a ceremony honoring the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
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Beat me to it
President Bush bows his head with Shirley Dobson, center, and her husband, Focus on the Family Founder and Chairman James Dobson, left, as they take part in the National Day of Prayer ceremony, Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
President Bush, center, and others, bow their heads during the National Day of Prayer ceremony, Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
Thanks, in advance, for all your hard work tonight, snugs.
President Bush, right, center seated, listens to New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral Choir as he takes part in the National Day of Prayer ceremony, Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
President George W. Bush looks back as he attends an event highlighting National Prayer Day at the White House in Washington May 1, 2008.
President Bush smiles as he poses with New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral Choir as he participates in a ceremony honoring the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
President Bush responds after listening to New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral Choir during a ceremony honoring the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
President Bush exits the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 1, 2008, after participating in a ceremony honoring the National Day of Prayer.
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Click here for the details of the statement>
President Bush leaves the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 1, 2008, after making a statement about food distribution
Great pictures...makes me want to bow my head right now and pray for this man, this family and this country!
Thanks for Sanity Island tonight, Snugs! Thanks for all your hard work gathering these wonderful pics of our president!
It’s interesting that you posted the Photo of the Day as being with women. I feel that W wears his polka dot tie as a tribute to women and wears it on days he wants to show special respect for women. Polka dots are a fav of his Mom’s.
President Bush speaks during the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Washington.
Former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta , left, sits with members of the famed 442nd Regimental Army Combat Team, Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, as they listen to President Bush during a celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Click here for details of the speech
Members of the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team of the United States Army, a unit composed of mostly Japanese Americans who fought in Europe salute President Bush, Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, during a ceremony celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
President George W. Bush stands on stage in the East Room of the White House with the Choir of Saint Patrick's Cathedral during a celebration of National Prayer Day Thursday, May 1, 2008. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush delivers remarks on the 57th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. Said the President, "On this day, Americans come together to thank our Creator for our nation's many blessings. We are a blessed nation. And on this day, we celebrate our freedoms, particularly the freedom to pray in public and the great diversity of faith found in America. I love being the President of a country where people feel free to worship as they see fit. And I remind our fellow citizens, if you choose to worship or not worship, and no matter how you worship, we're all equally Americans." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush addresses reporters Thursday, May 1, 2008 in White House Diplomatic Reception Room, to ask Congress to provide an additional $770 million to support food aid and development programs. The $770 million would be in addition to the $200 million in emergency food aid announced by the White House two weeks ago to be available through a program at the U.S. Agricultural Department called the Emerson Trust. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush delivers remarks during the Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. "More than 15 million Americans claim Asian or Pacific ancestry. They make America's culture more vibrant, and we're a better place and a more lively place," President Bush stated during his remarks. White House photo by Grant Miller
President George W. Bush delivers remarks during the Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush salutes Tech Sgt. Ben Kuroki, of the 442nd Regiment, during his remarks Thursday, May 1, 2008, at the Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the East Room of the White House. Ben Kuroki, flew nearly 60 combat missions in both Europe and the Pacific. The 442nd Regimental Combat Team was a segregated Army unit composed mostly of Japanese American volunteers. They served with distinction in eight battle campaigns in Europe, and the 442nd was one of the most highly decorated units in World War II. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President Bush's daughter Jenna Bush reads from the children's book she co-authored with her mother First Lady Laura Bush, to elementary school children, Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Houston.
First Lady Laura Bush, left, and her daughter Jenna, read their book "Read All About It" to elementary school children, Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Houston.
President Bush's daughter Jenna Bush hugs a child as she distributes copies of the children's book she co-authored with her mother First Lady Laura Bush, Thursday, May 1, 2008, at a Houston elementary school.
First Lady Laura Bush, second from left, and her daughter Jenna, second from right, pose with children at a Houston elementary school, Thursday, May 1, 2008, where they read and distributed their children's book they co-authored.
Congratulations toaster winner yet another - did you make up your mind in the end about what photo you wanted for yesterday.
No problems my pleasure
They are very powerful photos as was his remarks at the event.
My reasons for using it as the photo of the day was the reaction of the lady to the right of the President it showed joy and respect for him and I thought that personifies the theme of the dose.
And...something for snugs...sorry about the wrong name ;-)
snugs: Thank you for posting tonight’s DOSE — awesome job per usual! . . . However, we seem to be missing the requisite photo for today’s 5 year anniversary of “Mission Accomplished” (and, contrary to DNC/MSM propaganda, the mission was accomplished!)! We need the FLIGHT SUIT PHOTO!!!
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MUST READ . . .
Who was responsible for the “Mission Accomplished” banner?
http://www.floppingaces.net/2008/05/01/who-was-responsible-for-the-mission-accomplished-banner/#more-4483
The Rasputin Economy
It takes a licking and keeps on ticking; maybe that makes it a watch rather than a monk. In any event, the economy’s unwillingness to actually dip into a recession is becoming a bit of an embarrassment for some.
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives2/2008/05/020422.php
Never apologize for excellence ;-)
Thanks, no not yet, I will check again and let you know, also about tonight’s
Thanks
Have I said recently how much I despise cspan? They do not have time to film the National Day of Prayer celebration, but they can go all day long with Chuck Schumer, Ms Pelosi, Rep Murtha, Conyers, etc.
Hope this collage makes up for it
LOL! Ya beat me to it! Great shots, Snugs!
THANK YOU — I’m in flight suit photo heaven!!
and for tonight this one
OOOOOOOps, I just realized what I did...with the pictures. I’m soooo sorry, snugs. I got caught up in the moment! Sorry.
You will enjoy the following article with LB and JB:
INTERVIEW: LAURA BUSH AND JENNA BUSH
Why they want kids to swap their electronic games for books
[Actually, my favorite part of the interview is found on page 2 when the conversation turns to a discussion of humor, unconditional love and marriage!]
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/names/celebrity/laura-bush-jenna-bush
No problem there were not a great number of photos for today
Interesting article - thanks for posting.
Thanks, they are perfect
does anyone have video of that day at all?????????????????????????? I would LOVE to get a copy if possible!!!!!
“does anyone have video of that day at all?????????????????????????? I would LOVE to get a copy if possible!!!!!”
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Are you referring to the carrier landing and speech? If so, I have a video of the entire day. Just let me know.
Here's a SPECTACULAR TRIBUTE VIDEO TO PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
Snugs ... thank you SO much for all your devotion, hard work and love for this Dose, which we shall miss so much.
.. our dear FRiend from across the sea. ;)
YES!!!!! I would love a copy of that day!!! I’ll gladly pay for a tape and postage of course!
There were Japanese soldiers who participated in the horrible fighting in the Hurtgen Forest, some of the worst in the war. These men may be the veterans of that event.
What a wonderful Dose tonight. I loved to photo of President Bush speaking with George Washington looking down. Truly thank you.
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Ha! I never noticed that about the polka dots! I do remember Bar liking them, though.
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