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Photo Essays - February 2005
During the opening of "Info USA" at the University Library in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, Feb. 24, 2005, Laura Bush writes a note in the library's guest book.
During the opening of "Info USA" at the University Library in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, Feb. 24, 2005, Laura Bush writes a note in the library's guest book.
With Laura Bush looking on, President George W. Bush signs a proclamation designating February as American Heart Month in the Oval Office, Feb. 1, 2005. The proclamation encourages awareness of factors leading to heart disease such as smoking, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, obesity and diabetes. Safia Taleb al-Suhail, leader of the Iraqi Women's Political Council, second on right, displays a peace sign as other guests applaud during President George W. Bush's State of the Union speech at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005. Also pictured are, from left, Kindergarten teacher Lorna Clark of Santa Theresa, New Mexico, Army Staff Sergeant Norbert Lara, and Laura Bush.
During the State of the Union Address Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, Janet and William Norwood, center, comfort each other as President Bush talks about their son, Marine Corps Sergeant Byron Norwood of Pflugerville, Texas, who died during the assault on Fallujah. "Ladies and gentlemen, with grateful hearts, we honor freedom's defenders, and our military families, represented here this evening by Sergeant Norwood's mom and dad, Janet and Bill Norwood," President Bush said during his speech at the U.S. Capitol. First Lady Laura Bush and Army Staff Sgt Norbert Lara, foreground left, injured in action, look on as William Norwood, whose 25-year-old son, Marine Sgt. Byron Norwood, was killed in action in Iraq, reaches out to Marine Staff Sgt. John Manuel Martinez while the dead Marine's mother, Janet Norwood, embraces Safia Taleb al-Suhail, leader of the Iraqi Womens Political Council.
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush laugh during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. Laura Bush joins pre-school teacher Georgianna Ragland's class in a song during her visit to the Germantown Boys and Girls Club Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2005 in Philadelphia. Mrs Bush highlighted the importance of programs that support youth, especially at-risk boys.
Laura Bush listens as boys participating in the Passport to Manhood program share ideas about respect and love during a visit to the Germantown Boys and Girls Club Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2005 in Philadelphia. Passport to Manhood promotes and teaches responsibility through a series of male club members ages 11-14. Laura Bush addresses young boys participating in the Passport to Manhood program taught by male staff members at the Germantown Boys and Girls Club Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2005 in Philadelphia. Passport to Manhood promotes and teaches responsibility through a series of classes for male club members ages 11-14.
Laura Bush speaks about heart disease concerns and awareness at The Heart Truth event- The Red Dress 2005 Preview at the Time Life Building in New York Friday, Feb. 4, 2005. Also on stage with Mrs. Bush are Dr. Elizabeth Nabel, Director National Heart, Lung, and and Blood Institute, Dr. Anne Taylor and Duchess Sarah Ferguson. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush wave from the Air Force One stairs en route Brussels, Belgium, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005. President Bush and Laura Bush flew from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland to Belgium, beginning a five-day trip to Belgium, Germany and Slovakia.
President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush are welcomed by King Albert II and Queen Paolo of Belgium at the palace office in Brussels, Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. Laura Bush walks with Queen Paola of Belgium during a tour of the Royal Palace of Belgium in Brussels Monday, Feb. 21, 2005.
Laura Bush walks with Queen Paola of Belgium during a tour of the Royal Palace of Belgium in Brussels Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, Laura Bush tours the Erasmus Museum located in the Brussels’ home of the late Desiderius Erasmus, author of “Moriae Encomiu
During her first day in Belgium, Laura Bush tours Brussels, Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush sit with children of embassy staff during their visit with U.S. Embassy employees Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at the Sheraton Brussels Hotel and Towers in Brussels.
Laura Bush is applauded during a Feb. 21, 2005 event at the Sheraton Brussels Hotel and Towers. Laura Bush visits with U.S. Army Specialist Garrett Larson who is recovering from injuries sustained in Iraq at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, in Ramstein, Germany.
Mrs. Bush talks with spouses of deployed military during a luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at Ramstein Air Base in Ramstein, Germany. Laura Bush delivers remarks to U.S. soldiers and spouses during a visit to Ramstein Air Base Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005 in Ramstein, Germany. Mrs. Bush thanked U.S. servicemen and women and the families that support them for their bravery and sacrifice.
Audience members listen to a speech by Laura Bush praising the sacrifice and hard work of the U.S. military and their families Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005 at Ramstein Air Base in Ramstein, Germany. Hainerberg elementary students Montana Feix and Matt Bowlsby greet Laura Bush as she arrives to the school Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, in Wiesbaden, Germany. During her visit to the school Mrs. Bush heard a recital by the school chorus and talked with a group of fourth and fifth graders.
Mrs. Bush greets Hainerberg Elementary School student Hailey Cook during her visit with fourth and fifth graders Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005 in Wiesbaden, Germany. Laura Bush reaches for the hands of children waving U.S. and German flags as she passes them in the hallway of the Hainerberg Elementary School February, 22, 2005, in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Students of General H. H. Arnold High School lead Mrs. Bush and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance prior to her remarks Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, in Wiesbaden, Germany. Laura Bush signs autographs for students of General H. H. Arnold High School following her remarks there to students, faculty and parents of the military in Wiesbaden, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005.
Laura Bush and Mrs. Schroeder-Koepf, center, view the Gutenberg Bible during a visit to the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005. President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, right, and Mrs. Schroeder-Koepf, left, visit before touring the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, Germany, Feb. 23, 2005.
President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, and Mrs. Schroeder-Koepf view the Gutenberg Press during a tour of the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005. Laura Bush and Mrs. Schroeder-Koepf light candles during a tour of Saint Martin's Cathedral in Mainz, Germany, Feb. 23, 2005.
Laura Bush and Mrs. Schroeder-Koepf tour Saint Martin's Cathedral in Mainz, Germany, Feb. 23, 2005. Laura Bush watches dancers during a Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, lunch hosted by Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, behind, and Mrs. Schroeder-Koepf, left, at the Electoral Palace in Mainz, Germany.
Laura Bush listens to translation headphones during a joint press conference with President George W. Bush and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder at the Electoral Palace in Mainz, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005. The Chancellor’s wife, Mrs. Schroeder-Koepf is seated next to Mrs. Bush. During a Feb. 23, 2005, visit to Wiesbaden Army Air Field in Wiesbaden, Germany, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush are welcomed by applause from U.S. troops.
The red carpet is rolled out during the President and Mrs. Bush's night arrival to Bratislava, Slovakia, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005. Laura Bush delivers remarks during the opening of "Info USA" at the University Library in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005.
During the opening of "Info USA" at the University Library in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, Feb. 24, 2005, Laura Bush writes a note in the library's guest book. During the opening of University Library's "Info USA," Tibor Trgina, General Director of the library, shows Laura Bush books and artwork preserved at the library in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. Laura Bush was also joined by Slovak Republic's Minister of Culture Rudolf Chmel, center, during her visit to the library, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005.
Elaine Karp de Toledo, First Lady of Peru, explains artifacts on display to Laura Bush during a visit to view the exhibit "Peru: Indigenous and Viceregal," at the National Geographic Society Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 in Washington, D.C. Also present is John Fahey, Jr., President and CEO of National Geographic Society. Laura Bush delivers remarks during the United States, UNESCO and Education for All Conference at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Monday, Feb. 28, 2005. "In all countries, no matter how prosperous, there are pockets of need, children who need attention and a caring person to show them the way to a better life," said Mrs. Bush in her remarks about literacy and education.

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