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

President George W. Bush gestures as he addresses his remarks at the U.S. Transportation Department in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, where President Bush announced an expansion of the U.S. airspace for civilian flights, the "Thanksgiving Express Lanes," to now include areas of the Midwest, Southwest and the West Coast to reduce holiday airline delays and to also boost flight capacity at some of America's busiest airports. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush delivers remarks Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in honor of the reopening of the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is silhouetted against the renovated Star-Spangled Banner American flag exhibit Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, during his visit with Mrs. Laura Bush to the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The flag, which flew above Fort McHenry in Baltimore during the British attack in 1814, inspired Francis Scott Key to write the lyrics that became our national anthem. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush smile as they participate Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in the reopening of the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice walk from the Oval Office to board Marine One at the White House in Washington, November 21, 2008. They are on their way to the APEC Summit in Peru

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and National Security Advisor Steve Hadley make their way to board Air Force One on November 21, 2008 at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.

President George W. Bush steps off Air Force One on November 21, 2008 upon arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima. The President is in Lima, Peru to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

President George W. Bush participates in a greeting with Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China, prior to the start of their meeting Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 in Lima, Peru. President Bush is in Lima to attend the APEC Peru 2008 summit. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush is welcomed to the 2008 APEC Summit by Peruvian President Alan Garcia Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Lima. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada smile for the cameras during a greeting Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, prior to the their meeting in Lima, Peru. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses the APEC CEO Summit 2008 Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at the Ministry of Defense Convention Center in Lima, Peru. The President told his audience, "I believe it is important for the world to recognize, and for our country to recognize, that the United States is a Pacific nation. And over the past eight years... I made APEC a priority." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is flanked by Prime Minister Taro Aso of Japan, left, and President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea, prior their trilateral meeting Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Lima Peru. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush talks with Spencer Kim, Chairman of CBOL Corporation and U.S. representative to the APEC Business Advisory Council, during a dialogue with ABAC leaders Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Lima, Peru. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush greets President Dmitriy Medvedev of Russia prior to their meeting Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at the Ministry of Defense Convention Center in Lima, Peru. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush lifts his glass during a toast given Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, by Peru's President Alan Garcia during the Leaders Dialogue with APEC Business Advisory Council at the Ministry of Defense Convention Center in Lima, Peru. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush relaxes in his chair during the afternoon leaders retreat Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush poses for a photo with Nobel Prize winners Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, in the Oval Office. Joining President Bush from left are, Dr. Paul Krugman, Economics Prize Laureate; Dr. Martin Chalfie, Chemistry Prize Laureate; and Dr. Roger Tsien, Chemistry Prize Laureate. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Secretary Henry Paulson of the U.S. Department of Treasury, pause for questions after their meeting Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at the Treasury Department. Said the President, "Secretary Paulson is working closely with the President-elect's transition team. It's important for the American people to know that there is close cooperation. It's important for the American people to know that we will safeguard the financial system as the first step necessary for financial -- or for economic recovery. And so, Mr. Secretary, thanks for your hard work." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert shake hands during the Israeli leader's visit Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, to the Oval Office. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush acknowledges his audience as he enters the staging area Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Fort Campbell, Ky., home of the 101st Airborne. The President told the troops, "We are blessed to have defenders of such character and courage. I'm grateful to the families who serve by your side. And I will always be thankful for the honor of having served as the Commander-in-Chief." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses the troops Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, during his visit to Fort Campbell, Ky. "In Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond, our men and women in uniform have done everything we have asked of them and more," said the President. "You've earned the thanks of every American." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush stands with troops on stage Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Fort Campbell, Ky., one of the Army's premier training and deployment installations and home of the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush greets his audience Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, after addressing the troops at Fort Campbell, Ky. Said the President, "I'm honored to be with the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne; the Night Stalkers of the 160th; the Green Berets of the 5th Special Forces Group, all members of the Fort Campbell community. You are part of the finest military in the world. I have one word for you: Hooah!" White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is flanked by Sgt. First Class Rick Elza, left, of Lexington, Ky., and Capt. Rolando Perez of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, as he sits for lunch Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Fort Campbell's Son Cafe. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush stands between Paul Hill, left, of the National Turkey Federation, and his son, Nathan Hill during the pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkey Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. This year marked the 61st anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation and Pardoning. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Young members of the Rose Garden audience gather around Pumpkin, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, after it was officially pardoned by President George W. Bush during festivities Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush talks to military personnel from Camp David, Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008. The President called members of the Armed Forces stationed in remote locations worldwide to wish them a happy Thanksgiving and thank them for their service to our nation. White House photo by Eric Draper

December 2008

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush address reporters on World AIDS Day from the North Lawn of the White House, Monday, Dec. 1. 2008, where President Bush reaffirmed the commitment to fight HIV/AIDS at home and abroad. A large red ribbon is displayed from the North Portico of the White House in observance of World AIDS Day. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush speaks with Pastor Rick Warren Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, during President Bush's participation at the Saddleback Civil Forum on Global Health at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush, joined by Mrs. Laura Bush, is presented with the International Medal of PEACE by Pastor Rick Warren, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, following their participation at the Saddleback Civil Forum on Global Health in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush poses with Donna Turner, a USA Freedom Corps Service recognition recipient honored by President Bush for her volunteer service, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, on arrival at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, N.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush participates in a roundtable on mentoring children of prisoners initiative Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at the Youth Focus, Inc., in Greensboro, N.C., where President Bush praised the Youth Focus program for their work in helping youngsters toward a brighter future. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush listens to participants during a roundtable on mentoring children of prisoners initiative Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at the Youth Focus, Inc., in Greensboro, N.C. President Bush praised the Youth Focus program for their mentoring work in helping youngsters toward a brighter future. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are joined by tree lighters Kayleigh Kepler, 11, left, and Lindsey Van Horn, 9, during the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush exchanges knuckles with Santa Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, during the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. It is the 85th year of the ceremony that began during the Coolidge Administration. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand on stage Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, with Santa, entertainers and guests, during the 85th Lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. With them, from left, are: Members of Step Afrika!; Lindsey Van Horn, 9, and Kayleigh Kepler, 11, the official tree lighters; Phil Vassar; Jon Secada, and Santa and his elf. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush join the Enterprise High School Encores from Enterprise, Ala., on stage at the Ellipse Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, during the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Eric Draper

Four-year-old singer Kaitlyn Maher waves to the crowd during her performance Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., for the annual Lighting of the National Christmas Tree. White House photo by Eric Draper

The National Christmas Tree shines brightly as it is lit Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, during the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush smiles after signing the Presidential proclamation designating the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and the Presidential proclamation in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2008 in the Oval Office of the White House. With him for the signing Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, are from left: Pearl Harbor Survivor Jay Groff; George Sullivan, Chairman, Arizona Memorial Museum Association; Secretary Donald Winter, U.S. Department of the Navy; Gen. James "Hoss" Cartwright, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; Secretary James Peake, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, U.S. Department of the Interior. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers his remarks on the economy from the south driveway Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at the White House. President Bush stated during his remarks, "We're working with the Federal Reserve and FDIC, and credit is beginning to move. A market that was frozen is thawing. There's still more work to do. But there are some encouraging signs." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks at The Saban Forum 2008 for Middle East Policy, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush stands next to his portrait as he delivers remarks Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, to the Union League of Philadelphia. Founded in 1862, the Union League has hosted U.S. Presidents, heads of state, industrialists, entertainers and visiting dignitaries from around the globe. The portrait, painted by Mark Carder and presented by the League, will become part of its Presidential Portrait Collection. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush receives the Union League of Philadelphia's Gold Medal Award from League President Fred Haab Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, during ceremonies at its Philadelphia headquarters. Said the President, "One can learn a lot from the past, and The Union League is doing its part to tell the true story of our great nation. In short, I thank you for your service to your community and our country." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush playfully kicks a 15-yarder from around the 30 yard line Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, as he took the field at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field for the 2008 Army-Navy game. The Commander in Chief was headed to midfield for the coin toss, when he spotted the ball on the tee and went for it. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush introduces 2008 Kennedy Center Honoree George Jones, second from left, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, during the Kennedy Center Gala Reception in the East Room at the White House. Jones is applauded by fellow honorees, from left, Morgan Freeman, Barbra Streisand, Twyla Tharp, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend White House photo by Eric Draper

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