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President George W. Bush throws out the ceremonial first pitch for the Washington Nationals Thursday, April 14, 2005, at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C.  The President's appearance was the highlight of the celebration that marked the return of major league baseball to the nation's capitol.
President George W. Bush throws out the ceremonial first pitch for the Washington Nationals Thursday, April 14, 2005, at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C.  The President's appearance was the highlight of the celebration that marked the return of major league baseball to the nation's capitol.
 
Jose Guillen and President George W. Bush share a laugh as the President joins the Washington Nationals in their locker room prior to opening night at RFK Stadium Thursday, April 14, 2005. President George W. Bush shakes the hand of veteran player and Manager Frank Robinson Thursday, April 14, 2005, as members of the Washington Nationals, including left fielder Brad Wilkerson, right, applaud.  The President tossed the ceremonial first pitch at the season opener that marked the return of baseball to the nation's capitol.
President George W. Bush and Washington Nationals catcher Brian Schneider warm up behind the scenes Thursday night at RFK Stadium.  The President threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the inaugural appearance of the baseball team. All eyes and cameras are on President George W. Bush as he greets players in the Arizona Diamondback's locker room Thursday, April 15, 2005.  The President was on hand to throw out the first pitch in the inaugural game for the Washington Nationals, who defeated the Diamondbacks,  5-3.
President George W. Bush acknowledges the crowd as he leaves the field with Brian Schneider after throwing the ceremonial first pitch to the Washington Nationals catcher to open the team's inaugural night at RFK Stadium. Baseballs autographed by President George W. Bush during his appearance at the home opener Thursday, April 14, 2005, of the Washington Nationals.
President George W. Bush and Washington Nationals catcher Brian Schneider shake hands after the President threw the ceremonial first pitch Thursday, April 14, 2005.  Schneider went 1 for 3 with an RBI in the Nationals' inaugural home 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. President George W. Bush throws out the ceremonial first pitch for the Washington Nationals Thursday, April 14, 2005, at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C.  The President's appearance was the highlight of the celebration that marked the return of major league baseball to the nation's capitol.
President George W. Bush warms up in preparation for his first pitch Thursday night, April 14, 2005, at RFK Stadium where the Washington Nationals made their inaugural home appearance.  Catching is Nationals' Brian Schneider. President George W. Bush autographs baseballs Thursday night, April 14, 2005, before his appearance before an opening-night Washington Nationals crowd at RFK Stadium.  The President was on hand to throw out the first pitch during a ceremony marking the return of major league baseball to the Capitol.
President George W. Bush acknowledges the applause as he exits the dugout Thursday, April 14, 2005, to throw out the first pitch at the Washington Nationals' home opener.  The President's appearance proved good luck as the Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-3. President George W. Bush looks towards the field as he stands in the dugout Thursday, April 14, 2005.  The President's appearance highlighted the celebration that marked the return of major league baseball to Washington with the arrival of the Washington Nationals.
President George W. Bush joins the sold-out crowd at RFK Stadium in the singing of the National Anthem Thursday, April 14, 2005, at the home opener of the Washington Nationals.

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