Posted on 06/19/2008 8:54:13 PM PDT by snugs
The President presented medal of freedoms and then toured the flood ravaged areas in Iowa. This evening he and and the First Lady hosted a social dinner in honor of American jazz
Secretary of State Condelezza Rice was at the UN today.
. Pray for President Bush -- Day 2836
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients East Room
One of my great privileges as the President has been to meet so many outstanding Americans who volunteer to serve our nation in uniform. I've been inspired by their valor, selflessness, and complete integrity. I found all those qualities in abundance in General Peter Pace. As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Pete Pace was a skilled and trusted advisor in a time of war. He helped transform our military into a more efficient and effective force in America's defense.
General Pace experienced the blessings America offers at an early age. He was born in Brooklyn to an Italian immigrant father who sometimes worked two or three jobs at a time to make ends meet. He was raised by a mom who instilled in him the sustaining power of faith. Together his parents raised four children who each went on to great achievements in their chosen fields. That childhood gave young Pete Pace an early glimpse of what he would later call "the incredible benefits that our nation bestows on those who come to our shores."
Pete Pace attended the Naval Academy, and as a young Marine soon found his way to Vietnam. The age of 22, he took command of a platoon engaged in heavy fighting against the enemy during the Tet offensive. Pete quickly won the respect and the trust of his unit and formed a bond with all those who served with him. That bond only strengthened throughout his military career.
He was the first Marine to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. And he performed his duties with a keen intellect, a sharp wit, and a passionate devotion to our country. He won the admiration of all who knew him. And that includes a soldier in Afghanistan who came up to General Pace last year during his farewell visit to that country, and said simply: "Sir, thanks for your service. We'll take it from here."
On his final day in uniform, General Pace took a quiet journey to the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial. He searched the names engraved in the sleek granite, and then found a spot where he placed his four stars that had adorned his uniform. Along with those stars he attached notes addressed to the men who died under his first command some four decades ago. The notes said: "These are yours -- not mine. With love and respect, your platoon leader, Pete Pace." General Pace ended his military career the same way that he began it -- with love for his country and devotion to his fellow Marines.
For his selfless service to his country, and for always putting the interests of our men and women in uniform first, I am proud to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to General Pete Pace. (Applause.)
PHOTOS OF THE DAY
President George W. Bush (R) places the Medal of Freedom on retired U.S. Marine Corps General Peter Pace (L), former chairman of the Joint chiefs of Staff, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington June 19, 2008
President George W. Bush shakes hands with General Peter Pace after presenting him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Thursday, June 19, 2008, during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room at the White House. White House photo by David Bohrer
Dose going up - sorry it is late but I needed to get dad to bed half way through my preparation and when I got back there was a pile more photos.
Hi.
Medal of Freedom honorees Benjamin Carson (L to R), Anthony Fauci, Annette Lantos who accepted the posthumous award for her husband late US Rep. Tom Lantos, General Peter Pace, University of Miami President Donna Shalala and Judge Laurence Silberman arrive for a ceremony with U.S. President George W. Bush at the White House in Washington, June 19, 2008
President George W. Bush (R) recognizes Medal of Freedom honorees Benjamin Carson (L to R), Anthony Fauci, Annette Lantos who accepted the posthumous award for her husband late U.S. Rep. Tom Lantos, General Peter Pace, University of Miami President Donna Shalala and Judge Laurence Silberman during a ceremony at the White House in Washington June 19, 2008.
What wonderful photos.
President George W. Bush (R) talks with retired U.S. Marine Corps General Peter Pace (L), former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before awarding him the Medal of Freedom during a ceremony at the White House in Washington June 19, 2008
President Bush places the Presidential Medal of Freedom on former Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Peter Pace as he takes part in a ceremony for the 2008 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the East Room at the White House in Washington. Pace is a native of Brooklyn.
President Bush places the Presidential Medal of Freedom on University of Miami President, and former Health and Human Service Secretary, Donna Shalala as he takes part in a ceremony for the 2008 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the East Room at the White House in Washington
How is your dad?
President Bush places the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, as he takes part in a ceremony for the 2008 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the East Room at the White House in Washington. Fauci is a native of Brooklyn.
President Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Annette Lantos, wife of the late California Rep. Tom Lantos, as he takes part in a ceremony for the 2008 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the East Room at the White House in Washington.
President George W. Bush (R) awards the Medal of Freedom to Dr. Benjamin Carson (L), a pediatric neurosurgeon, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington June 19, 2008
President Bush places the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Judge Laurence H. Silberman as he takes part in a ceremony for the 2008 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the East Room at the White House in Washington
Hi Snugs! Thanks for the dose!
President Bush shouts to a college friend over the helicopter noise from Marine One as he leaves the White House in Washington Thursday, June 19, 2008. The president is traveling to Iowa to tour flood damage.
President Bush waves as he boards Marine One, prior to departing the White House in Washington, Thursday, June 19, 2008. The president is traveling to Iowa to tour flood damage
Marine One, with U.S. President George W. Bush aboard, lifts off from the White House in Washington June 19, 2008
Marine One, with President Bush aboard, flies past the Washington Monument in Washington, Thursday, June 19, 2008, as the president departed from the White House headed to Iowa to tour flood damage.
Kate of Spice Island - Kate this reminds me of your photo of Ronald Reagan on Marine One.
President George W. Bush is saluted as he boards Air Force One as he prepares to depart Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, June 19, 2008. Bush is on his way to Iowa to survey flood damage in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City and meet with emergency workers and state and local officials
President Bush waves as he walks with Brig. Gen. Margaret H. Woodward, Commander, 89th Airlift Wing, on his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland Thursday, June 19, 2008 He was leaving for Iowa
President Bush climbs the stairs to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Thursday, June 19, 2008, for a day trip to tour Midwest flood damage
President Bush waves as he boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Thursday, June 19, 2008, prior to leaving to tour Midwest flood damage.
President Bush waves from Air Force One before departing Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland Thursday, June 19, 2008. He was leaving for Iowa
President Bush speaks with Red Cross workers during a tour of the flood damage in Iowa City, Iowa, June 19, 2008.
President Bush receives a hug from a volunteer outside an American Red Cross shelter,Thursday, June 19, 2008, during a tour of Midwest flood damage in Iowa City, Iowa.
President Bush shakes hands with volunteers outside the Red Cross Shelter at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, Thursday, June 19, 2008 in Iowa City, Iowa.
President Bush lifts Dominic Bernier, 3, during a visit to the Red Cross shelter for flood victims at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City on Thursday, June 19, 2008. Dominic's family was evacuated as the Iowa River flooded Coralville and Iowa City last week.
President Bush talks with a group of residents at an American Red Cross shelter during a tour Midwest flood damage, Thursday, June 19, 2008, in Iowa City, Iowa.
President Bush walks by a sandbagged levee during a tour of Midwest flood damage, Thursday, June 19, 2008, above Iowa City, Iowa.
President George W. Bush makes remarks on the Midwest flooding beside Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) in Iowa City, Iowa, June 19, 2008.
President Bush, left, hugs Iowa City Mayor Regenia Bailey during a tour of Midwest flood damage, Thursday, June 19, 2008, in Iowa City, Iowa. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff is at right
President Bush and Governor Chet Culver, right, listen to Iowa City. Iowa Mayor Regenia Bailey while viewing receding floodwaters on Normandy Drive, Thursday, June 19, 2008 in Iowa City, Iowa.
President George W. Bush looks out over a flooded street during a tour of the flood damage in Iowa City, Iowa, June 19, 2008.
President Bush walks along a levee with Rhonda Aller during a tour of the flood damage in Iowa City, Iowa, June 19, 2008
President Bush, right, talks with Iowa City Mayor Regenia Bailey during a tour Midwest flood damage, Thursday, June 19, 2008, in Iowa City, Iowa.
President Bush stands on a levee in Iowa City, Iowa with Rhonda Aller, co-owner of Aherns Concrete, from left, Dave Streb, owner of Streb Contruction, Iowa City mayor Regenia Bailey, Lt. Col. Leland Belding of the Iowa National Guard and Shawn Bradburg, special projects manager for the city of Iowa City as President Bush visits flood zones of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City on Thursday, June 19, 2008.
Marine One carries President Bush on an aerial tour of the flood damage near Iowa City, Iowa, June 19, 2008.
President Bush takes part in a briefing on the Midwest flooding in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 19, 2008
President Bush glances at Iowa City, Iowa mayor Regenia Bailey during a briefing on the flood damage at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, June 19, 2008. In the background at center is Iowa Governor Chet Culver.
President Bush talks with Cedar Rapids mayor Kay Halloran as Iowa governor Chet Culver views photos of the flood damage in the background at Kirkwood College on Thursday, June 19, 2008 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
President Bush views photos of areas damaged by recent floods at a briefing at Kirkwood Community College with Cedar Rapids mayor Kay Halloran, center background, and Iowa City mayor Regenia Bailey on Thursday, June 19, 2008, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Iowa Governor Chet Culver (R) puts his arm around President George W. Bush as they walk to Air Force One at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 19, 2008.
President Bush talks with Iowa governor Chet Culver, left, as they walk to Marine One after a briefing on recent flood damage in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City on Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Marine One flies over the Marriott hotel in Coralville, Iowa as President Bush visits flood zones of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa on Thursday, June 19, 2008.
President Bush waves from Air Force One upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland Thursday, June 19, 2008. President Bush arrives from Iowa after visiting the flooded area
President Bush is welcome by Brig. Gen. Margaret H. Woodward, Commander, 89th Airlift Wing, upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland Thursday, June 19, 2008. President Bush arrived from Iowa after visiting flood areas.
President Bush waves as he walk with Brig. Gen. Margaret H. Woodward, Commander, 89th Airlift Wing with upon his arrival to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland Thursday, June 19, 2008. President Bush is arriving from Iowa after visiting the flooded area
The Marine One helicopter unit returns US President George W. Bush from a tour of flood-ravaged areas in the Midwest to the White House in Washington, June 19, 2008
The Marine One helicopter carrying President Bush, center, approaches the South Lawn of the White House Thursday, June 19, 2008, in Washington as another helicopter in the presidential flight squadron continues on a flight path.
President George W. Bush returns via helicopter from a tour of flood-ravaged areas in the midwest to the White House in Washington June 19, 2008
President Bush arrives on the South Lawn of the White House Thursday, June 19, 2008, in Washington.
President Bush arrives on the South Lawn of the White House Thursday, June 19, 2008, in Washington after visiting flood areas in Iowa
Late dose was worth the wait. Great pictures.
President George W. Bush welcomes the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom during his remarks at the presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush delivers remarks during the presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Dr. Benjamin Carson, left, seated with Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, listens Thursday, June 19, 2008, as he is announced as a recipient of the 2008 Presidential Medal of Freedom, at ceremonies in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Annette Lantos, wife of the late Mr. Tom Lantos, receives applause in honor her husband who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush leads the applause for Mrs.Tom Lantos after she received the 2008 Presidential Medal of Freedom citation in honor of her late husband, California Congressman Tom Lantos, during ceremonies Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by David Bohrer
Donna Shalala is applauded by fellow recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom Thursday, June 19, 2008, as she is honored by President George W. Bush at ceremonies in the East Wing of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Dr. Benjamin Carson Thursday, June 19, 2008, after presenting him with the 2008 Presidential Medal of Freedom during ceremonies in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Dr. Anthony Fauci Thursday, June 19, 2008, after presenting him with the 2008 Presidential Medal of Freedom during ceremonies in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush shakes hands with General Peter Pace after presenting him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Thursday, June 19, 2008, during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room at the White House. White House photo by David Bohrer
General Peter Pace receives applause after receiving the Presidential Medal of Honor Thursday, June 19, 2008, during the Presidential Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room at the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Donna Shalala after presenting her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Thursday, June 19, 2008, during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room at the White House. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Laurence Sulberman after presenting him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Thursday, June 19, 2008, during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room at the White House. White House photo by David Bohrer
Laurence Silberman laughs as he acknowledges a standing ovation by a young girl in the audience Thursday, June 19, 2008, after he was presented the 2008 Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by David Bohrer
Mrs. Laura Bush smiles as she listens to the acknowledgments of the 2008 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients during ceremonies Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush holds the hand of Cedar Rapids Mayor Kay Halloran during a briefing on the Iowa flooding Thursday, June 19, 2008, at the Lynn County Training and Response Center in Cedar Rapids. White House photo by Eric Draper
Marine One with President George W. Bush aboard flies over a flooded University of Iowa softball complex in Iowa City Thursday, June 19, 2008, during his aerial tour of the region.
President George W. Bush tours Streb Construction Company in Iowa City, Iowa Thursday, June 19, 2008, as sandbags hold back the flooding Iowa River waters. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush pauses to talk during his visit to the flood-ravaged Iowa City, Iowa area Thursday, June 19, 2008. The President told the governor of the state, "I'm sorry we're going through this. Tell people that often times you get dealt a hand you didn't expect to have to play, and the question is not whether you're going to get dealt the hand; the question is how do you play it. And I'm confident the people of Iowa will play it really well." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush comforts a family displaced by recent flooding during his visit Thursday, June 19, 2008, to a Red Cross shelter in Iowa City, Iowa. White House photo by Eric Draper
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