A Month in the life of George W. Bush (News and photos) November 2009

www.georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/ ^ | 1st November 2009 | Snugs

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November and winter is now upon us and it is almost frightening to realise it is almost a year ago that the election was held that made us realise that the previous 8 years of President George W Bush time as President was drawing to an end.

Even though it has been about 9 months since George W Bush left office for many it seems another age so much seems to have changed and many things we hold dear now seem to mean nothing.

We miss the class and character that George W Bush, his wife and of course his father and mother portrayed to the American nation and the world.

I hope the following photos will help us remember time of maybe great sadness and challenge for the nation but also a feeling that there was somebody at the helm that was strong, confident and above all put his love for his country and fellow men first and always did and said what he believed to be the right thing to do.

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

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"Standing with me are seven of those who have been selected this year," said President George W. Bush during a ceremony honoring the U. S. Nobel Laureates in the East Room Nov. 27, 2001. "Among their achievements are path-breaking discoveries in physics, helpful insights in the workings of the market economies, and a new treatment for Parkinson's Disease." White House photo by Tina Hager.

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President George W. Bush welcomes the President of Spain Jose Maria Aznar to the Oval Office Nov. 28, 2001. "Recently, Spain has arrested al Qaeda members and has shared information about those al Qaeda members," said President Bush in his remarks to the media. "And for that, Mr. President, the American people are very grateful." White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush addresses the Farm Journal Forum in Washington, D. C., Nov. 28, 2001. White House photo by Tina Hager.

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Introduced by Attorney General John Ashcroft, President George W. Bush addresses a group of new U. S. Attorneys at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building Nov. 29, 2001. "I want to congratulate you. I must tell you that we set a high standard, and you met it. And for that, I hope you're proud," said the President in his remarks. "And I am grateful that you are willing to serve the country, particularly at this time." White House photo by Paul Morse.

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Photos from 2002

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Arriving in Harrisburg, Pa., President George W. Bush walks with Pennsylvania Attorney General Mike Fisher, far left, Rep. George Gekas, center, and Governor Mark Schweiker Friday, Nov. 1, 2002. White House photo by Paul Morse.

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President George W. Bush reacts to the crowd during the Tennessee Welcome at the Tri-City Aviation in Blountville, Tennessee, Saturday, Nov.2, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush greets stage participants during the Atlanta, Georgia Welcome at the Cobb Galleria Centre, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper.

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President George W. Bush acknowledges the crowd during his introduction at the Illinois Welcome at the Illinois Police Armory in Springfield, Illinois, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002 White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush speaks at the Illinois Welcome at the Illinois Police Armory in Springfield, Illinois, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002 White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush waves to the crowd after addressing the Iowa Welcome in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Monday, Nov. 4, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush greets audience members after speaking at the Arkansas Welcome in Bentonville, Ark., Monday, Nov. 4, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush speaks during the Missouri Welcome in St. Charles, Mo., Monday, Nov. 4, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush and Laura Bush leave the Crawford Firehouse after voting in Crawford, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush talks with House Speaker Dennis Hastert and Senate Republican Leader Trent Lott while watching election returns in the White House residence Tuesday night, Nov. 5, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush holds a press conference in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building Nov. 7, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper

Celebrating the beginning of Ramadan, President George W. Bush hosts an Iftaar Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002. White House photo by Paul Morse

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President George W. Bush discusses the unanimous passage of the U.N. Resolution regarding Iraq in the Rose Garden, Friday, Nov. 8, 2002. ".the United Nations Security Council has met important responsibilities, upheld its principles and given clear and fair notice that Saddam Hussein must fully disclose and destroy his weapons of mass destruction. He must submit to any and all methods to verify his compliance," said the President. "His cooperation must be prompt and unconditional, or he will face the severest consequences." White House photo by Paul Morse.

ng a jersey from team captain Steve Yzerman, President George W. Bush welcomes the Detroit Red Wings, winners of the NHL 2002 Stanley Cup Championship, to the East Room of the White House Friday, Nov. 8. White House photo by Paul Morse.

President George W. Bush stands with the Detroit Red Wings, who brought the NHL 2002 Stanley Cup to the White House Friday, Nov. 8 2002. "But let me tell you what I'm most impressed with, about how the players and the owners have used this championship victory," said the President. "One afternoon, Steve Yzerman brought the cup to children in three different hospitals across the state of Michigan. The Ilitch family used the cup to raise a lot of money for a local emergency room. The coach made a dream come true for a child with leukemia, who just simply wanted to touch the Stanley Cup." White House photo by Paul Morse

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President George W. Bush makes remarks to American and British veterans ( seated in background) in the East Room of the White House on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2002 White House photo by Paul Morse

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President George W. Bush watches the posting of colors with Joe Burns, National President of Blinded Veterans of America, left, and Anthony Principi, Secretary of Veterans Affairs before giving remarks on Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday November 11, 2002 White House photo by Paul Morse

The President takes part in a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday November 11, 2002 White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush gives remarks on Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday November 11, 2002 White House photo by Paul Morse

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President George W. Bush along with Homeland Security Advisor Tom Ridge, left, and District of Columbia Mayor Anthony Williams, far left, listen to Police Chief Charles Ramsey explain the District's Metropolitan Police Department Synchronized Operations Center Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush answers questions from the press during a tour of the District of Columbia's Metropolitan Police Department Synchronized Operations Center, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002. Homeland Security Advisor Tom Ridge, right, also participated in the tour. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush delivers remarks about the need to have the Senate pass the Homeland Security Bill during the Lame Duck session of Congress after his tour of the District of Columbia's Metropolitan Police Department Synchronized Operations Center, Tuesday, Nov 12, 2002. "The Congress is in session today, and the House and the Senate have pressing responsibilities to work with us for our security. And I'm confident they'll meet those responsibilities. And the single most important business before Congress is the creation of a department of homeland security," said President Bush. White House photo by Paul Morse

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President George W. Bush meets with Sen. Dean Barkley, I-Minn., in the Oval Office Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002. White House photo by Paul Morse

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President George W. Bush address members of the Cabinet in the Cabinet Room at the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush meets with United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan in the Oval Office Wednesday, Nov 13. "I'm grateful for your leadership at the United Nations. A while ago the United Nations Security Council made a very strong statement that we, the world, expects Saddam Hussein to disarm for the sake of peace," said President Bush during the afternoon meeting at the White House. White House photo by Tina Hager

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President George W. Bush greets former President Jimmy Carter during a photo opportunity in the Oval Office with the Nobel Laureates Monday, Nov.18, 2002. "These Americans are a great honor to their fields and a great honor to our country. And we're proud to have you here. We're proud for what you've done, for not only America but the world. And we're proud for your contributions," said President Bush. White House photo by Tina Hager

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Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel greets President George W. Bush at Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush listens to an interpreter during a joint press conference with Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel at Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday Nov. 20, 2002. White House photo by Paul Morse

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President George W. Bush looks toward Gedrimas "Jimmy" Jaglinskas before being introduced by the West Point Cadet at a speech to the Prague Atlantic Student Summit in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002. White House photo by Paul Morse.

President George W. Bush greets participants of the Prague Atlantic Student Summit in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, Nov. 20. White House photo by Paul Morse.

Secretary General of NATO Lord Robertson and President George W. Bush meet for a bilateral meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002. White House photo by Paul Morse.