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Record of Achievement
Record of Achievement
President George W. Bush’s first term has been among the most consequential and successful in modern times.-- Click here for more...
Record of Achievement
President's Trip to Africa
Africa is a continent of challenge and promise. The President is committed to helping African nations meet these challenges and fulfill that promise with policies and initiatives designed to extend liberty, prosperity and peace on the continent. Africa Policy
Ask the White House

Discuss the Economy Tomorrow
Treasury Secretary John Snow will take your questions about the economy tomorrow at 2:30pm.
Submit your questions now..
Ask the White House
Barney Cam II
Barney Cam II: Barney Reloaded
Watch "Barney Cam II: Barney Reloaded," the highly anticipated sequel to last year's holiday blockbuster video "Barney Cam."
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Barney Cam 2
Barney Cam

Barney Cam II Will be Released Today!
Barney is back and better than ever in the holiday movie event of the year. Barney Cam II will be released today at 11am. Can't wait til then?
Barney
The First Dog
What's up with the President's Scottish Terrier, Barney? We'll keep you posted on his happenings. Click here for the latest.....
What's up with the President's
First Dog?
Chef Mesnier Retires
White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier is retiring after 25 years at the White House.
-- Click here to learn more about his desserts and his career...

Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier
Do Not Call

Do Not Call
The Federal Communications Commission has joined with the Federal Trade Commission to create a National Do Not Call Registry, a tool that will help ensure that telemarketers respect the privacy of our nation's citizens.
Do Not Call
The White House recently hosted the Annual Easter Egg Roll. Secretary Mel Martinez read to children from the book "The Little Red Rabbit that Wanted Red Wings". Click here for more.
Easter at
the White House
Easter Roll 2004 Update
The 2004 White House Easter Egg Roll was held Monday until the rain forced the event to close a couple hours early. Click here to watch the opening ceremony and some of the Easter book readings.
Easter at the White House
Economic Security
The Growing Economy
America's economy is strong and getting stronger, and the President's jobs and growth plan is working.


President's Trip to England

President's Trip to the U.K.
At the invitation of Her Majesty The Queen, the President traveled to the United Kingdom to affirm the broad and historic alliance shared by the United States and Great Britain.
1At the invitation of Her Majesty The Queen, the President traveled to the United Kingdom to affirm the broad and historic alliance shared by the United States and Great Britain.
England
President's Fitness Initiative
The President's Challenge
President Bush visited the YMCA in Dallas to highlight his HealthierUS initiative designed to help Americans, especially children, live longer, better, and healthier lives.
 President George W. Bush delivers remarks on his Health and Fitness Initiative in Dallas, Texas, Friday, July 18, 2003. White House photo by Eric Draper.
The Healthy Forests
Initiatives
On December 3, President Bush signed into law the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to reduce the threat of destructive wildfires while upholding environmental standards and encouraging early public input during review and planning processes. More... Tree graphic
G8 Summit
Day Two
Click here for a full recap of day two at the G8 summit and to learn more about the summit in Evian, France.
G8 Summit
Ghosts of the White House

Ghosts of the White House
Americans have long enjoyed telling ghost stories. There are some great ghost stories here at the White House as well. Click here for more...
Link to - Ghosts of the White House page
Healthy Forest Initiative
Healthy Forest Initiative President Bush toured Inspiration Rock in the Coronado National Forest near Tucson, Arizona, to promote the need for healthy forests.
A Season of Stories

A Season of Stories
First Lady Laura Bush selected "A Season of Stories" combining the wonder of the season with the magic of classic children's stories that have shaped American culture.
Ready to Read - Just Click Here
Homeland Security
Current Threat Level
Elevated
The Department of Homeland Security in consultation with the Homeland Security Council, has made the decision to move the national threat level from a High risk of terrorist attack to an Elevated risk or level Yellow.
Homeland Security Advisory System
President Bush Reaffirms Commitments in Iraq
After a meeting at the Pentagon on Monday, President Bush reiterated the U.S. commitment in Iraq: to take every measure necessary to assure the safety of personnel and Iraqi citizens, to transfer sovereignty to an Iraqi government as quickly as possible and to provide a full accounting for the cruel and disgraceful abuse of Iraqi detainees. Iraqis share a laugh with a
U.S. Army Specialist Michael Toro during an effort to distribute food
and water to Iraqi citizens in need. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's
Mate 1st Class Arlo K. Abrahamson)
Judicial Confirmation
A Call for Fairness
The Senate has a Constitutional responsibility to hold an up or down vote on judicial nominees and to do so within a reasonable time after nomination.
Find out more.
During President Bush's first two years in office, only 53% of appeals court nominees were confirmed compared to a rate of over 90% during the same period for the last 3 Presidencies. President Bush with Chief Counsel Alberto Gozales.
Independence Day 2004
Happy Fourth of July!
Have a Bush administration picnic with recipes from the White House and the Cabinet, watch the fireworks and look at July 4 photos on our special Independence Day page.
Independence Day 2004
Kenya State Visit

Kenya State Visit
White House Chief Usher Gary Walters and his staff discussed the menu, flowers, and arrangements of the October 6 State Dinner.
Ask the White House
Whitehousekids.gov
Third Season of Tee-Ball
President Bush kicked-off the third season of tee-ball at the White House Sunday, June 22. Click here for more information.
Video Video Backgrounder
Third Season of Tee-Ball
Play Video Kids Want to Know is a new, interactive feature on Whitehousekids.gov where White House officials provide video answers to what kids from all over the USA want to know about the President of the United States. Kids Want to Know answers kid's questions about the President Bush, the White House, U.S. history, and the First Family pets, Barney, Spot and India.

Click here to watch the latest edition of Kids Want to Know.
Life in the White House
Vice President's Office
The Vice President's Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building is called the Vice President's Ceremonial Office. Take a video tour with the Vice President...
Vice President's Office
Life in the White House
Vice President's Office
The Vice President's Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building is called the Vice President's Ceremonial Office. Take a video tour with the Vice President...
Vice President's Office
Modernizing and Improving Medicare
Improving and Modernizing Medicare
The President called for Congresss to act on the 38th Anniversary of Medicare Wednesday. The President's goal is to give seniors more choices and better benefits under Medicare -- including a long-awaited prescription drug benefit. Click here to hear the President's remarks.
President Bush
The New Color of Money

The New $20 Bill
The most secure currency in U.S. history was introduced on October 9, as a newly redesigned, colorful $20 bill was issued by the Federal Reserve System.
The New $20 Bill
Park of Week
America's Park of the Week
National Park Service Park of the Week, a newly launched National Park Service web site, will highlight recreational opportunities and park improvements of a National Park each week. Click herefor this week's Park of the Week, Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail in Arizona and California, and find out how to enjoy one of America's National Parks.
Pennsylvania
Avenue Project
Jorge Alverez, Project Engineer, speaks to our White House Kids reporter on progress on the historic renovation of Pennsylvania Avenue. Pennsylvania
Avenue Project
Progress in Iraq

Iraq Reconstruction
Humanitarian and reconstruction resources are helping to improve the daily lives of the Iraqi people. USAID Mission Director Lew Lucke spoke about the progress on "Ask the White House."
Iraq Reconstruction
Radio
FEMA director Mike Brown talks with Neal Vickers, Alabama Radio Network on October 4th. Click here for more . . .
White House Radio Interviews
Radio Day
The White House hosted its second "Radio Day" on January 21, 2004 as an opportunity for local and national radio hosts to interview White House officials and Cabinet members. Andy Card
Ramadan 2003

The Holy Month of Ramadan
During this month, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset every day. It's a time to strengthen family and community ties.
Ramadan 2003
Remembering Ronald Reagan

President Ronald Reagan renewed America's confidence and restored our Nation. President Reagan has left us, but he has left us stronger and better. More...

Ronald Reagan
State of the Union 2004
President Bush delivered the State of the Union Address.
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State of the Union 2004
Budget
The New Budget
On February 2, President Bush released his Fiscal Year 2005 budget, a plan to help make America a more secure, more prosperous, and more hopeful country.
Budget
White House Tee Ball
White House Tee-Ball Batter Up
This is the fourth year of the President's White House Tee Ball Initiative. Click here for more...
A New Generation of Innovation
American Innovation
On April 26, 2004, President Bush announced a series of specific measures to inspire a new generation of American innovation - policies. Click here for more information.
Click here for more information
President George W. Bush and Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi hold a press conference in the Rose Garden Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004. During his address, President Bush listed some of the successes in Iraq, "Over 100 companies are now listed on the Iraqi stock exchange. And an average of five new companies are joining each week. Electricity has been restored above pre-war levels. Telephone service has increased dramatically. More than 2,000 schools have been renovated and millions of new textbooks have been distributed." White House photo by Eric Draper. President Bush and Prime Minister Allawi Press Conference
The President said, "I''m honored to stand with the Prime Minister of a free and sovereign Iraq."
Gobble the Vote

Thanksgiving 2003
Almost 400 years ago, after surviving their first winter at Plymouth, the Pilgrims celebrated a harvest feast to give thanks. George Washington proclaimed the first National Day of Thanksgiving in 1789, and Abraham Lincoln revived the tradition during the Civil War.
1Almost 400 years ago, after surviving their first winter at Plymouth, the Pilgrims celebrated a harvest feast to give thanks. George Washington proclaimed the first National Day of Thanksgiving in 1789, and Abraham Lincoln revived the tradition during the Civil War.
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Turkey
Live Webcasts
Live Webcast Today at 3pm
Live Webcast of 2003 Presidential Early Career Awards will begin at 3pm (Eastern Time). Click here to watch Webcast.
Live Webcasts
What's New on WhiteHouse.Gov
New Pages, New Features
We add new features to the White House web site all the time. To see the latest on whitehouse.gov, click here.
What's New on WhiteHouse.Gov
White House Features
Over the years, we've produced special pages to highlight White House traditions and customs or to better organize our web site. Here are a few of those pages. White House Features
White House Interactive
Email the White House...
Q: Tony from Vacaville, CA
Tax breaks are great for families with children living at home, but what about the parents and families working to put their kids through college?
-- Click here for answer....
Margaret Spellings
Barney
The Greatest Generation
The official dedication of the World War II Memorial was held over Memorial Day weekend. Click here to see 360 degree tours of the Memorial, watch the President's remarks and learn about the new Memorial.
World War II Memorial




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