A Month in the life of George W. Bush ( News and photos) January 2010

www,georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news ^ | 4th January 2010 | Snugs

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As a new year commences I am sure we all miss the steadying hand of George W Bush who in the wake of terrorism or natural disaster gave us a feeling of calm amid the storm, of someone in control yet a man of compassion. This was shown during late 2004 early 2005 when an earthquake and violent tsunamis struck the nations that surround the Indian Ocean.

I have in fact chosen his radio message from January 2005 as the quote of the month for the first monthly dose of 2010.

A man of conviction and compassion, not all did and do agree with what he did but most will agree what he did he did from the belief that it was the right decision and done for the love of his country and its people and not for personal gain or popularity.

I feel the stark contrast with the current occupant of the White House more so each day when I turn the TV on to see what publicity stunt the current President is involved in. Even his decision to send more troops to Afghanistan he felt necessary to qualify with a promise of reducing numbers within so many months, again reminding us of the difference in character between the current and the previous President.

I hope the following photos from January 2005 give you some happy memories of a time when things however bad seemed more manageable and achievable because the President was in control and defending America and all she stands for instead of apologising.

Happy New Year to all and God Bless America and George W Bush and what he meant to us all during 8 very special years.

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Love that first pic of him on the phone. Don't you just want to reach out and hug him?

Really miss George and Laura.

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Vice President Dick Cheney introduces President George W. Bush at the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. White House photo by David Bohrer

From the same event one of my favourite photos

After an introduction by Vice President Dick Cheney, President George W. Bush talks at the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. Also pictured are, from left, Jenna Bush, Barbara Bush, Laura Bush, Congresswoman Kay Granger, Vice President Cheney and Lynne Cheney. White House photo by Susan Sterner

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With his twin daughters Jenna, left, and Barbara by his side, President George W. Bush points out members of the audience to Laura Bush during a Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper

George W. Bush and Laura Bush hold hands during a Black Tie and Boots Ball in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2005. White House photo by Susan Sterner

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Marking the beginning of the concert, President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and Lynne Cheney greet the audience attending 'A Celebration of Freedom' on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. The event featured American icons including astronaut Neil Armstrong, Opera singer Andrea Bocelli, pianist Van Cliburn, singer Patti LaBelle, actress Angie Harmon, actor Gary Sinise, astronaut Buzz Aldrin, and NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush sit with Vice President Dick Cheney, Lynne Cheney, and their granddaughter, Grace Perry, during a concert commemorating the 55th Presidential Inauguration on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper

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Dick Cheney is sworn in for a second term as Vice President by Speaker of the House of Representatives Dennis Hastert during an inaugural ceremony Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Lynne Cheney, Mary Cheney, and Liz Cheney listen as he takes the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol. White House photo by Susan Sterner

With his left hand resting on a family Bible, President George W. Bush takes the oath of office to serve a second term as 43rd President of the United States during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Laura Bush, Barbara Bush, and Jenna Bush listen as Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist administers the oath. White House photo by Susan Sterner

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President George W. Bush gestures the 'Hook 'em, horns," the salute of the University of Texas Longhorns, as he watches the Inaugural Parade with his family and friends from the reviewing stand in front of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse

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President George W. Bush and Laura Bush dance on the Presidential Seal at the Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush dance for the crowd during the Constitution Ball held at the Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C., Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. White House photo by Susan Sterner

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President George W. Bush meets with African-American religious, business, and community leaders in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse.

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President George W. Bush speaks during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush takes part in a conversation about health care initiatives at the National Institutes of Health Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse

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Vice President Dick Cheney and newly sworn-in Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko speak during a press availability after the two men met in Krakow, Poland, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005. Vice President Cheney leads a U.S. delegation to Poland to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. White House photo by David Bohrer

Lynne Cheney walks with Mrs. Viktor Yushchenko during a meeting in Krakow, Poland, Jan. 26, 2005. White House photo by David Bohrer

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Vice President Dick Cheney addresses holocaust survivors and their family members during a reception at the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow, Poland, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005. Vice President Cheney leads a U.S. delegation to Poland to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. White House photo by David Bohrer

Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel and his wife Marion Wiesel talk with Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne Cheney during a reception for holocaust survivors at the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow, Poland, Jan. 26, 2005. The Wiesel's, holocaust survivors themselves, were part of a United States delegation to Poland, led by Vice President Cheney to take part in ceremonies commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz camps. White House photo by David Bohrer

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President George W. Bush participates in a conversation on the benefits of health care information technology at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush gets a demonstration on health care information technology by doctors of the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse

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Vice President Dick Cheney addresses an international forum at the Juliusz Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, Poland, Jan. 27, 2005. Vice President Cheney leads a U.S. delegation to Poland to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney walks to place a candle on a memorial tablet in the former Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim, Poland, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005. Vice President Cheney attend a number of ceremonies throughout the day, commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. White House photo by David Bohrer

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President George W. Bush leads the applause Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, after introducing Dr. Condoleezza Rice as the new Secretary of State during her ceremonial swearing in at the U.S. Department of State. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush talks with a young boy prior to delivering remarks on his legislative priorities and initiatives for the 109th Congressional session of Congress during a retreat in White Sulphur Springs, W.V., Friday, Jan. 28, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush speaks at the 2005 'Congress of Tomorrow' luncheon during the congressional retreat in White Sulphur Springs, W.V., Friday, Jan. 28, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse

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Bush may have not been the greatest president ever -- but OMG, does he sure look better now!

Thanks for posting.

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Standing in a room formerly used as barracks for Nazi prisoners, a museum guide explains to Vice President Dick Cheney about the atrocities committed there at the Auschwitz-1 Nazi concentration camp, near Krakow, Poland, Friday, Jan. 28, 2005. The window at left shows a display of empty cans of Zyklon-B gas used against former prisoners. Vice President Cheney was there to take part in ceremonies commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz camps. White House photo by David Bohrer

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Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz Cheney, left, walk with other members of a U.S. delegation before paying respects at The Wall of Death at the Auschwitz-1 Nazi concentration camp, near Krakow, Poland, Jan. 28, 2005. Vice President Cheney was there to take part in ceremonies commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz camps. The Wall of Death was named for its use as the backdrop for firing squads where thousands of prisoners were executed while the camp was in operation. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz Cheney, left, along with other members of a U.S. delegation, lay flowers at a memorial inside the first gas chamber at the Auschwitz-1 Nazi concentration camp, near Krakow, Poland, Jan. 28, 2005. Vice President Cheney was there to take part in ceremonies commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz camps. The Wall of Death was named for its use as the backdrop for firing squads where thousands of prisoners were executed while the camp was in operation. White House photo by David Bohrer

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Vice President Dick Cheney, flanked by his daughter Liz Cheney, places a bouquet of flowers at the Wall of Death at the Auschwitz-1 Nazi concentration camp, near Krakow, Poland, Friday, Jan. 28, 2005. Vice President Cheney was there to take part in ceremonies commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz camps. The Wall of Death was named for its use as the backdrop for firing squads where thousands of prisoners were executed while the camp was in operation. White House photo by David Bohrer

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President George W. Bush delivers a live televised statement on Iraq's elections from the Cross Hall of the White House, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005