A Year in the Life of President Bush (a lot of photos): Part 4 (October

This is the fourth and final part of the 2008 review and as was true for parts one and two and three 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 I explained there are so many photos I have split this thread into 4 the first one being January - March, the second April - June, the third July - September, and this one the fourth and final part October - December 2008.

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.

October 2008

President George W. Bush welcomes General David D. McKiernan, Commander for NATO International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, to the Oval Office Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is introduced on stage prior to his address Wednesday evening, Oct. 1, 2008, at the United Services Organization (USO) World Gala in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush delivers remarks during a meeting with representatives of American businesses on the Economic Rescue Package Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The President remarked, "I want to thank you all for going up and telling these members of Congress what's on your mind and how this affects your businesses at home, and how it affects the communities in which you live." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush signs the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 in the Oval Office Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Secretary Hank Paulson of the U.S. Department of Treasury after visiting the department Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. Said the President upon his departure, "Mr. Secretary, you and your team have worked incredibly hard. You've worked with the Congress; you've worked with the financial markets, both domestically and internationally. I know that your people are exhausted in there, and I really appreciate the fact that I'll be signing a piece of legislation that will be a part of solving this crisis, an important part of solving the crisis." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush pauses as he delivers a statement on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. Said the President, "There were moments this week when some thought the federal government could not rise to the challenge. But thanks to the hard work of members of both parties in both Houses -- and a spirit of cooperation between Capitol Hill and my administration -- we completed this bill in a timely manner." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Vice President Dick Cheney addresses the White House Conference on North American Wildlife Policy Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 in Reno. Bringing together a wide range of conservationists, government officials, sportsmen and Congressional representatives, the conference provides a framework for participants to discuss topics on wildlife management, conserving and managing natural habitats, energy development, climate change and opportunities for hunting on public lands. White House photo by David Bohrer

Mrs. Laura Bush hands out meals to evacuees Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, during her visit to the Auchan Red Cross Shelter in Houston for those individiuals and families who still need assistance as a result of Hurricane Ike. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush shares a moment with Delilah Winters, 3, during a visit Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, to the Auchan Red Cross Shelter in Houston for those individiuals and families who still need assistance as a result of Hurricane Ike. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush hugs Freedom Corps greeter Sonya McDonald upon his arrival Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in San Antonio, Texas. In January 2006, while her husband was deployed to Iraq, Mrs. McDonald spearheaded a fundraising effort to benefit Fisher House. Her goal was to raise $200,000 between Memorial Day and Independence Day 2006. She developed and implemented a marketing plan and solicited help from local businesses and organizations to generate donations. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Betty Garza, owner of Olmos Pharmacy, during his visit to establishment Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in San Antonio, Texas. The Pharmacy -- no longer a pharmacy -- is known for its hamburgers and milkshakes and prior to becoming its owner, Ms. Garza served as its counter waitress for more than 35 years. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush greets an employee inside Olmos Pharmacy in San Antonio, Texas Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, where he greeted local citizens and met with business owners about the current economic climate. The Pharmacy was established in 1938 and while it no longer operates as a pharmacy, it has retained its original soda fountain and lunch counter. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush embraces Freedom Corps greeter Nancy Arnold of Fairfield, Ohio, who President Bush honored with a Presidental Volunteer Service Award upon his arrival to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Hebron, Ky. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks at a legal conference on judicial accomplishments and philosophy Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Cincinnati. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers remarks to the members of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic and Paralympic Teams Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. President Bush said, "You amazed the world with your talent and grace and sportsmanship. You inspired children to chase their dreams. You will be champions forever." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is presented a team jacket from Paralympian Jennifer Armbruster after delivering his remarks to members of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic and Paralympic Teams Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush kisses Army Lieutenant Melissa Stockwell, Paralympian and Iraq war veteran, after she presents President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush with the American Flag that flew over the Olympic Village in Beijing following his remarks to members of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic and Paralympic Teams Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks on the nation's economy to state and local business leaders Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, during his visit to the Guernsey Office Products, Inc. in Chantilly, Va. President Bush said the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 will take time to have its full effect in improving the economy. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush meets with state and local business leaders Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, during his visit to the Guernsey Office Products, Inc. in Chantilly, Va., where President Bush also addressed remarks on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush speaks on the phone in the Oval Office Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom, discussing efforts to solve the spreading global financial crisis. President Bush also held phone conversations with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. White House photo by Eric Draper

Mrs. Bush addresses a group gathered for the lighting of the White House, Oct. 7, 2008, in the color pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mrs. Bush thanked the researchers, doctors, advocates and others who have worked to fight the disease that is the leading cause of death in women. Mrs. Bush has worked to make the fight on cancer and cancer prevention a global effort. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush prepares to push the button, Oct. 7, 2008, to light up the White House in a pink glow as part of Breast Cancer Awareness. Preventing and curing breast cancer is a cause that Mrs. Bush has worked toward around the world. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

The north side of the the White House turned pink on the evening of Oct. 7, 2008 to raise awareness about breast cancer. The unique view of the North Portico and the side of the house facing Lafayette Park was in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer awareness is a cause Mrs. Laura Bush has worked on around the world. The World Health Organization estimates that each year more than 1.2 million people worldwide are diagnosed with it and breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women. White House photo by Grant Miller

President George W. Bush welcomes guests to the East Room of the White House prior to signing H.R. 7081, The United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in the East Room at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush signs H.R. 7081, The United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in the East Room at the White House. President Bush is joined on stage by, from left, Rep. Joseph Crowley, D-N.Y., Rep. Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., Senator John Warner of Virginia, Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman, India's Ambassador to the United States Ronen Sen and Vice President Dick Cheney. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush welcomes Prime Minister Tillman Thomas of Grenada to the Oval Office Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush meets with Slovak Republic President Ivan Gasparovic in the Oval Office Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks Thursday, Oct.9, 2008, during the South Lawn celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is joined by Colombian musician Andres Cabas as they wave to invited guests, following Cabas and his band's performance Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 on the South Lawn of the White House, during the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks on the economy Friday morning, Oct. 10, 2008, in the Rose Garden at the White House. President Bush said that he understands that the startling drop in the stock market over the past few days has been a deeply unsettling period for the American people, but they need to know that the United States government is acting, and will continue to act to resolve this crisis and restore stability to our markets. White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush pose with members of the 2008 Little League World Series Championship team at Charleston Air Force Base in Charleston, S.C., Friday, October 10, 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush speaks with reporters at the conclusion of his meeting with Cuban American community leaders Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Havana Harry's restaurant in Coral Gables, Fla. President Bush is flanked by Javier de Cespedes, president of Directorio Democratico and Sylvia Iriondo, right, president of Mothers and Women Against Repression (M.A.R.) Por Cuba. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers remarks after meeting with G7 finance ministers and heads of international finance institutions, Saturday morning, Oct. 11, 2008, in the Rose Garden at the White House. Pictured with President Bush from left to right are, Chairman of the Financial Stability Forum Mario Draghi, IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Eurogroup Chairman and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Jean-Claude Juncker, Japan's Finance Minister Soichi Nakagawa, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, France's Finance Minister Christine LeGarde, Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alister Darling, Italy's Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti, Germany's Finance Minister Peer Steinbruck and World Bank President Robert Zoellick. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand together as they wait for the arrival of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, during a South Lawn ceremony for the Prime Minister at the White House. White House photo by Grant Miller

President George W. Bush and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi review the troops during welcoming festivities Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Grant Miller

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi stand together on the reviewing stand Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 on the South Lawn of the White House, as the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps passes in review during the arrival ceremony to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi to the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush is embrace by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi following President Bush's remarks Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 , welcoming Prime Minister Berlusconi to the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi stand together following their remarks at a joint press availability Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at the White House. President Bush said, "I want to thank you for giving the American People the honor of celebrating Columbus Day with the leader of Italy." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush andMrs. Laura Bush stand with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on the balcony of the South Portico of the White House Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, during Prime Minister Berlusconi's official welcome to the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush welcome Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, to the North Portico of the White House for a State Dinner in his honor. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks to invited guests Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, during the State Dinner in honor of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's visit to the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi raise their glasses in a toast Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, during a State Dinner in honor of Prime Minister Berlusconi's visit to the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy, seated next to Mrs. Laura Bush, acknowledges a toast offered in his honor by President George W. Bush Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, at the White House State Dinner in honor of Berlusconi's visit to Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush applauds Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi as he his praised in an address by President George W. Bush Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, during the White House State Dinner in Berlusconi's honor. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush, joined on stage by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, embraces singer Frankie Valli, lead singer of The Four Seasons, invited on stage Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, following a performance of the Broadway cast of the Jersey Boys in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the economy Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, from the Rose Garden of the White House. In announcing new measures America is taking to implement the G7 action plan and strengthen banks across the country, the President said, "It will take time for our efforts to have their full impact, but the American people can have confidence about our long-term economic future. We have a strategy that is broad, that is flexible, and that is aimed at the root cause of our problem. Nations around the world are working together to overcome this challenge. And with confidence and determination, we will return our economies to the path of growth and prosperity." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is joined in the Oval Office Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, for the signing of S. 3001, the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. With him from left are: U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, U.S. Senator Carl Levin, D-Mich.; U.S. Senator John Warner, R-Va.; President Bush; Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter of California, and Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush thanks Detroit Red Wings player Chris Chelios for a miniature Stanley Cup presented to the President Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 in the East Room at the White House, during the ceremony to honor the Red Wings 2008 Stanley Cup championship. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush stands with Detroit Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom as they hold up jerseys Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 in the East Room at the White House, representing President Bush's father 41 and the President 43, during the ceremony to honor the Red Wings 2008 Stanley Cup championship. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush meets with his Working Group on Financial Markets Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Afterward, the President said, "I know Americans are deeply concerned about the stress in our financial markets, and the impact it is having on their retirement accounts, and 401(k)s, and college savings, and other investments. I recognize that the action leaders are taking here in Washington and in European capitals can seem distant from those concerns. But these efforts are designed to directly benefit the American people by stabilizing our overall financial system and helping our economy recover." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses the media prior to the start of his Cabinet meeting Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the White House. Said the President, "I called my Cabinet together for them to get a full understanding of the extraordinary actions we've taken. Many of the Cabinet members are involved in helping make sure this economy is strong in the future -- no Cabinet member more involved than Secretary Paulson. And we have taken extraordinary measures because these are extraordinary circumstances." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush greets diners Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the Schnitz Ada Deli and Grill in Ada, Michigan. The President met with business owners from the Grand Rapids area over lunch at the deli to talk about the economy. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers a statement after meeting with local business leaders Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Ada, Michigan. Said the President, "I want to thank you all for giving me a chance to hear from you. We've got some community bankers here that have been affected by the plan we put in place. And their bank lending is now secured by the FDIC. And I bring a sense of optimism and realism. I'm realistic about how tough the situation is. I'm optimistic that we're going to come through it. And I believe when we come thru it we're going to be better than ever." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush signs H.R. 7222, the Andean Trade Preference Act Extension Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The bill will extend the Generalized Systems of Preferences (GSP), designed to help developing countries expand their market presence and strengthen their economies, and the Andean Trade Pact, which waives duties on imports from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru in accordance with a 1991 law. Looking on are Ambassador Susan Schwab, the U.S. Trade Representative, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses the United States Chamber of Commerce Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, in Washington, D.C. The President spoke on the state of the economy and thanked the Chamber and its members for "efforts to support the spirit of free enterprise, and to advance the interests of business, large and small, across our great country." White House photo by Eric Draper

Joined on stage by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Director Michael Chertoff of the Department of Homeland Security, left, and ambassadors of countries joining the Visa Waiver program, President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the program Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. Said the President, "I'm pleased to stand with the representatives of seven countries -- the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, and South Korea -- that have met the requirements to be admitted to the United States Visa Waiver Program. Soon the citizens of these nations will be able to travel to the United States for business or tourism without a visa. I congratulate these close friends and allies on this achievement, and I thank you for joining us here." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush is joined by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, left, and Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission as he addresses the media during a meeting at Camp David concerning the economic crisis and the need for coordinated global response Saturday, October 18, 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush shakes hands with a young boy as he arrives at Alexandria International Airport - Air National Guard Base Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, in Alexandria, Louisiana. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush gestures as he participates in a roundtable meeting on the economy with local business leaders from Alexandria, Louisiana Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria, Louisiana. The President delivered a statement on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act and the Department of the Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Plan. Joining the President from left to right, Martin Johnson, Lance Harris, Grace Allen, and Blake Chatelain. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush delivers remarks at the White House Summit on International Development Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, in Washington, D.C. President Bush said in his remarks, "This is a summit to herald the outstanding work being done to lift up souls in need. I appreciate the fact that folks in this room represent thousands that are replacing disease with health, dependency with self-reliance, and despair with hope." White House photo by Eric Draper

After being introduced President George W. Bush embraces Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf at the White House Summit Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, in Washington, D.C. President Bush discussed in his remarks core transformational goals of country ownership, good governance, results-based programs and accountability, and the importance of economic growth. White House photo by Eric Draper

Mrs. Laura Bush poses Oct. 21, 2008 with the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellows in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House. From left are Laura Olsen, David Lee, Heather McGee and Michael Aguilar. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush poses for a photo with the recipients of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in the Oval Office at the White House. The Medal of Valor is awarded to public safety officers for extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf following their meeting Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in the Oval Office at the White House. President Bush said to President Sirleaf, "I have come to respect you and admire you because of your courage, your vision, your commitment to universal values and principles." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf talk with reporters following their meeting Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in the Oval Office at the White House. President Bush said during his remarks, "Liberia needs the help of the United States and other nations to help make sure children are educated, to make sure babies are not dying because of malaria, to make sure there's an infrastructure so that small businesses can flourish, to make sure port is open for business. We have been helpful and we want to be helpful in the future." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush fills out his ballot for the 2008 election during the early voting process from his Oval Office desk at the White House Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Ballots cast by both the President and Mrs. Laura Bush will be mailed back to Texas today. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers a statement to the press at the end of his visit Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, to the National Security Agency at Fort Meade, Md. With him are Vice President Dick Cheney, Lt. Gen. Keith B. Alexander, Director of the NSA, and Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is joined by NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer as he addresses his remarks to invited guests Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, prior to signing the NATO accession protocols in support of the nations of Albania and Croatia to join the NATO alliance. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush shakes hands with NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, following an address honoring President Bush's support of the NATO accession protocols in support of the nations of Albania and Croatia to join the NATO alliance. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is joined on stage by Croatian Ambassador to the U.S. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, left, Albanian Ambassador to the U.S. Aleksander Saliabanda and NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer, right, as he signs the NATO accession protocols Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, in support of the nations of Albania and Croatia to join the NATO alliance. When all 26 NATO allies have ratified the accession protocols Albania and Croatia will be eligible to join NATO. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Only one more full day for President and First Lady Laura Bush to be in the White House. I’m sure they will make a mad dash to Prarie Ranch when the inauguaration is over. I know I would. I wouldn’t have that job for a million dollars or a billion or trillion. Thank you for posting so many nice things over the years of the President and his First Lady. You are to be commended for the good work you did towards that effort. So again...thank you! :)

President George W. Bush welcomes President Fernando Lugo of Paraguay to the Oval Office, Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, for their meeting at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush welcomes guests Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2008 to the East Wing of the White House, to celebrate the 150th birthday and contributions of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush addresses her remarks Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, during a celebration in honor of the 150th birthday and contributions of President Theodore Roosevelt. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush listen Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2008 in the East Wing of the White House, to the performance of Theodore Roosevelt impersonator Joe Wiegand, during a celebration of the 150th birthday of Theodore Roosevelt. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Theodore Roosevelt impersonator Joe Wiegand performs Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, during a celebration of the 150th birthday of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush joins FBI Director Robert Mueller and U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey during the playing of the national anthem Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at the graduation ceremony for FBI special agents in Quantico, Va. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and FBI Director Robert Mueller applaud the class speaker Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at the graduation ceremony for FBI special agents in Quantico, Va. President Bush addressed the graduates and thanked them for stepping forward to serve their country. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at the graduation ceremony for FBI special agents in Quantico, Va. President Bush congratulated the special agents on their graduation accomplishment and thanked them for stepping forward to serve their country. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey congratulate FBI special agent graduate Richard Brooks, center, after he is presented with the Director's Leadership Award Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, during the graduation ceremony for FBI special agents in Quantico, Va. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush is presented with an honorary FBI Special Agent credential by FBI Director Robert Mueller Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at the graduation ceremony for FBI special agents in Quantico, Va. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

November 2008

Mrs. Laura Bush listens as a child tells her about making seed balls speaks during a First Bloom Event at Trinity River Audubon Center, Sunday, November 2, 2008 in Dallas, TX. Mrs. Bush is joined by Benjamin Jones, Director of Education, Trinity River Audubon Center, left and singer/songwriter Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, right. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the 2008 president election from the Rose Garden Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at the White House. Said the President, "A long campaign has now ended, and we move forward as one nation. We're embarking on a period of change in Washington, yet there are some things that will not change. The United States government will stay vigilant in meeting its most important responsibility -- protecting the American people. And the world can be certain this commitment will remain steadfast under our next Commander-in-Chief." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Mrs. Laura Bush speaks on the phone with Michelle Obama Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 in the family residence at the White House. Mrs. Bush assured Mrs. Obama that they will enjoy living at the White House, and that it is a wonderful place to raise a family. Also Mrs. Bush extended an invitation to the Obama family to visit the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

With Mrs. Laura Bush, the Vice President and Mrs. Cheney and Cabinet secretaries looking on, President George W. Bush addresses his staff Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. Said the President, "As we head into this final stretch, I ask you to remain focused on the goals ahead. I will be honored to stand with you at the finish line." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush embraces an employee of the Executive Office of the President Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, after delivering remarks to his staff on the upcoming transition. Said the President, "...Over the next 75 days, all of us must ensure that the next President and his team can hit the ground running.' White House photo by Eric Draper

President Bush meets with his cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008. From left are, Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Defense Secretary Robert Gates

Vice President Dick Cheney is joined by Virginia Military Institute Superintendent General J.H. Binford Peay III, center left, for the posting of the colors Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, during a parade by the VMI Corps of Cadets in Lexington, Va. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney greets members of the Virginia Military Institute regimental staff Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, during Military Appreciation Day at VMI's Parade Ground in Lexington, Va. White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush and President-elect Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama pause for photographs Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, after the Obama's arrival at the South Portico of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and President-elect Barack Obama meet in the Oval Office of the White House Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. White House photo by Eric Draper

Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Michelle Obama sit in the private residence of the White House Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, after the President-elect and Mrs. Obama arrived for a visit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

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