A Year in the Life of President Bush (a lot of photos): Part 1 (Jan

The following photos may not necessarily be the best photos or the most important but they are chosen because they appeal to me and hopefully to you as well. It maybe because of the content, the expression on the face(s) or just an unusual photo.

As there are so many photos I have split this thread into 4 the first one will be January - March, the second April - June, the third July - September and the fourth October - December 2008.

I am posting this first part on the first of January 2009 and am aiming to put the other 3 up before the 20th January 2009.

As with the normal Day in the Life Thread I would request that photos are not posted until the all clear so that we have a chronology series of photos.

President George W. Bush makes a toast at a State Dinner for the Nation's Governors February 24, 2008 . White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Performers Amy Grant and Vince Gill entertain guests at the State Dinner for the Nation's Governors hosted by President Bush and Laura Bush, Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush receives a copy of the "Quiet Revolution" report Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, from Jay Hein, Director of the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, during a morning meeting in the Oval Office. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush participates in a photo opportunity with the National Governors Association Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, on the North Portico steps of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush participates in a meeting with former Cabinet Secretaries and Senior Government Officials on Free Trade Agreements Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. Joining the President from left are, former Defense Secretary William Cohen; former Commerce Secretary Bob Mosbacher; former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley; former White House Chief of Staff Mack McLarty; and former U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Vice President Dick Cheney greets U.S. Army troops Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 during a rally for the First Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. White House photo by David Bohrer

Mrs. Laura Bush welcomes invited guests Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 to the East Room of the White House, for the launch of the National Endowment for the Humanities' Picturing America initiative, to promote the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture in schools. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush is presented with a personalized Boston Red Sox jersey from team captain Jason Varitek, as President Bush honored the 2007 World Series Champions Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Mirek Topolanek, during their meeting Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush, joined by Vice President Dick Cheney, meets with members of his economic team Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 at the U.S. Labor Department in Washington, D.C., including U.S. Secretary of Treasury Henry Paulson, left, and U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush gestures as he speaks to the press during a morning news conference Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush meets with Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush welcomes Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark and his wife, Anne-Mette Rasmussen to the Bush Ranch Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in Crawford, Texas. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark enjoy a bike ride at The Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. White House photo by Eric Draper

March 2008

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark walk toward the cameras at the start of their press availability at The Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Crawford, Texas. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President Bush and his daughter Jenna Bush walk toward Air Force One, Monday, March 3, 2008, at Texas State Technical College Waco Airport in Waco, Texas, as he heads back to Washington DC.

President George W. Bush stands with Attorney General Michael Mukasey as he addresses the National Association of Attorneys General at a drop-by briefing Monday, March 3, 2008, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush bows his head during a prayer Monday, March 3, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, standing before two chairs in honor of U.S. Army Master Sgt. Woodrow Wilson Keeble, left, and his wife, Bloosom, moments before presenting members of the Keeble family with the Medal of Honor, posthumously, in honor of Master Sgt. Keeble's gallantry during his service in the Korean War. Keeble is the first full-blooded Sioux Indian to receive the Medal of Honor. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush speaks to reporters during a meeting with former Commanding General of Multi-National Corps-Iraq, Lieutenant General Ray Odierno, Monday March 3, 2008, in the Oval Office. President Bush has nominated General Odierno to Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and thanked him for his 30 months of service in Iraq. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush welcomes Boy Scout representatives to the Oval Office Tuesday, March 4, 2008, as they presented him with their Report to the Nation, highlighting the 2007 accomplishments of the Boy Scouts of America. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush welcomes King Abdullah II to the Oval Office Tuesday, March 4, 2008. President Bush told the King of Jordan, "I value your friendship and I value your leadership. And I appreciate you coming back. America has got no stronger friend in the Middle East than Jordan." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers remarks to the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference 2008 Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) wave after delivering a statement Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. In welcoming Senator McCain and his wife, Cindy, the President said, "A while back I don't think many people would have thought that John McCain would be here as the nominee of the Republican Party -- except he knew he would be here, and so did his wife, Cindy." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush welcomes Cpl. Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last known surviving American-born WWI veteran, to the Oval Office Thursday, March 6, 2008. The President told the 107-year-old, "...One way for me to honor the service of those who wear the uniform in the past and those who wear it today is to herald you, sir, and to thank you very much for your patriotism and your love for America." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers remarks Thursday, March 6, 2008, during the commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The President told his audience, "...It's your vigilance and your hard work that have helped keep this country safe. And so I want to thank you." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush is joined by Cuban political activists Miguel Sigler Amaya and his wife, Josefa Lopez Pena as he delivers a statement Friday, March 7, 2008, on the state of Cuba. Said the President, "As I told the Cuban people last October, a new day for Cuba will come... Until that day comes, the United States will continue to shine a bright and revealing light on Cuba's abuses. We will continue to tell the stories of Cuba's people, even when a lot of the world doesn't want to hear them. And we will carry this refrain in our hearts: Viva Cuba Libre." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the economy Friday, March 7, 2008, at the White House. Said the President, "I know this is a difficult time for our economy, but we recognized the problem early, and provided the economy with a booster shot. We will begin to see the impact over the coming months. And in the long run, we can have confidence that so long as we pursue pro-growth, low-tax policies that put faith in the American people, our economy will prosper." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks to U.S. Naval recruits and sailors Friday, March 7, 2008, at Naval Station Great Lakes in Great Lakes, Ill. White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush welcomes Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, March 10, 2008. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush is applauded by Mrs. Laura Bush, Cabinet members and members of Congress, at the proclamation signing for Women's History Month Monday, March 10, 2008 in the East Room of the White House in honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day. From left are, U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters; New York Rep. Carolyn Mahoney, Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Rep. Judy Biggert of Illinois, Rep. Mary Fallin of Oklahoma, Rep. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, Rep. Dianne Watson of California and Rep. Jean Schmidt of Ohio. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Mrs. Laura Bush poses with the 2008 State Easter Egg Display Monday, March 10, 2008, at the White House Visitors Center in Washington, D.C. The State Egg Display tradition has been going on since 1994, and is coordinated by the American Egg Board who selects an artist from each state to paint/decorate an egg. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush poses for photos on his departure Tuesday, March 11, 2008 from Nashville, Tenn., following his address to the National Religious Broadcasters convention. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush smiles as he's introduced Wednesday, March 12, 2008, onstage at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center where he spoke to the United States' Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The USHCC is the most influential Hispanic business organization in the United States, communicating the needs of Hispanic enterprise to corporate America and the Federal government. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush delivers remarks at the Kuwait-America Foundation's Stand for Africa Gala Dinner Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the Residence of the Ambassador of Kuwait. President Bush spoke about the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) and the importance of fighting malaria in Africa. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks at the Kuwait-America Foundation's Stand for Africa Gala Dinner Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the Residence of the Ambassador of Kuwait. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush delivers a statement on FISA, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Thursday, March 13, 2008, on the South Drive of the White House. In urging Congress to act, the President said, "The American people understand the stakes in this struggle. They want their children to be safe from terror. Congress has done little in the three weeks since the last recess, and they should not leave for their Easter recess without getting the Senate bill to my desk." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush visits students enrolled in the IDEJEN educational program at the College de St. Martin Tours Thursday, March 13, 2008, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Speaking to the program's faculty and staff Mrs. Bush said, "Educating its young people is one of the best things a country can do to ensure its continued development." White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with a clinic patient and at risk adolescents during her visit Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the GHESKIO HIV/AIDS Center in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. GHESKIO is a participant in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has contributed approximately $365 million to fight HIV/AIDS in Haiti. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush breaks out in laughter as he's presented a bowl of shamrocks from Prime Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland during a reception Monday, March 17, 2008, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Vice President Dick Cheney is greeted by General David Petraeus, Commanding General of Multi-National Forces Iraq, as his wife Mrs. Lynne Cheney and daughter Liz Cheney deplanes in Baghdad, Monday, March 17, 2008. The visit is the Vice President's third to Iraq and comes during the fifth anniversary of the beginning of the U.S.-led campaign to liberate the Iraqi people. White House photo by David Bohrer

br>Vice President Dick Cheney participates in a classified briefing with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker, left, and Commanding General of Multi-National Forces Iraq General David Petraeus, right, in the Green Zone in Baghdad. Later in the day the Vice President ventured outside the Green Zone to meet with Iraqi leadership to discuss energy legislation, long-term security issues and the development of Iraqi diplomatic relationships with neighboring countries. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Monday, March 17, 2008 at the Prime Minister's residence in Baghdad. In remarks following their meeting, the Vice President said, "I was last in Baghdad 10 months ago, and I can sense as a result of the progress that's been made since then that there have been some phenomenal changes, in terms of the overall situation, both with respect of the security situation, where Iraqi and American forces have done some very good work, as well as with respect to political developments here in Iraq." White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Mashhadani Monday, March 17, 2008, during a visit to Mashhadani's home in Baghdad. During his visit to Baghdad the Vice President met with Iraqi leadership to discuss energy legislation, long-term security issues and the development of regional diplomatic relationships. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney talks with U.S. troops during breakfast Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Following a day of meetings in Baghdad the Vice President and Mrs. Cheney were overnight guests at the base. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney greets U.S. troops and poses for pictures Tuesday, March 18, 2008, during a rally at Balad Air Base, Iraq. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney autographs a hat during a rally for the troops Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Balad Air Base, Iraq. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney is greeted by Kurdish Regional Government President Massoud Barzani Tuesday, March 18, 2008 upon arrival to the president's residence in Irbil, Iraq. The Vice President's visit to Irbil comes on the second day of an unannounced trip to Iraq where he has met with Iraqi leadership, U.S. officials and U.S. troops. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Kurdish Regional Government President Massoud Barzani Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil. During the press availability following the meeting, the KRG president voiced his appreciation of the sacrifices given by Americans to liberate the Iraqi people and said, "We will be with you in one trench, and without any hesitation or reservation, to fight terrorism and also to succeed in our efforts in the democratic process and also in building a free and prosperous Iraq." White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush sits inside the cab of a stacker as its operator, Frederick Bishop, looks on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, during a tour of Coastal Maritime Stevedoring, LLC at the Blount Island Marine Terminal in Jacksonville, Fla. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush, joined on stage by port workers, delivers remarks on U.S. trade policy Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at the Blount Island Marine Terminal in Jacksonville, Fla. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush poses for a photo with a port worker at the Blount Island Marine Terminal Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Jacksonville, Fla. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush delivers remarks on the Global War on Terror during a visit Wednesday, March 19, 2008, to the Pentagon. In addressing representatives from each branch of the military -- including some who served in the theater at the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the President said, "Five years into this battle, there is an understandable debate over whether the war was worth fighting, whether the fight is worth winning, and whether we can win it. The answers are clear to me: Removing Saddam Hussein from power was the right decision -- and this is a fight America can and must win." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush listens as Mikhail Saakashvili offers remarks as they meet Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House. President Saakashvili expressed his gratitude for America's support, saying, "I have to thank you, Mr. President, for your unwavering support for our freedom, for our democracy, for our territorial sovereignty, and for protecting Georgia's borders, and for Georgia's NATO aspiration." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Mrs. Laura Bush welcomes guests to a tea Wednesday, March 19, 2008 in the State Dining Room at the White House, in honor of Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebration. A family-oriented holiday, Nowruz celebrates the Persian New Year and the coming of spring. White House photo by Patrick Tierney

A traditional Haft Sin table celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is seen set Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in the State Dining Room of the White House. Nowruz is, in Persian and some other cultures, including Kurdish culture, a family-oriented holiday celebrating the New Year and the coming of spring. The Haft Sin table has seven items symbolizing new life, joy, love, beauty and health, sunrise, patience and garlic to ward off evil. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush, joined by the council members from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, announces the start of the National President's Challenge Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the East Garden at the White House. The National President's Challenge is a six-week physical activity challenge designed to get America up and moving 30 minutes a day, five days a week. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and Caribbean leaders Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham of the Bahamas, Prime Minister David Thompson of Barbados and Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow meet in the Cabinet Room Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

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