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Photo Essays - May 2005
Laura Bush meets with 17-year-old Farah Ahmedi, author of the book, "The Story of My Life: An Afghan Girl on the Other Side of the Sky," in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House May 5, 2005. In her book, Farah, who now lives near Chicago, recounts her life in war-time Afghanistan.
Laura Bush meets with 17-year-old Farah Ahmedi, author of the book, "The Story of My Life: An Afghan Girl on the Other Side of the Sky," in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House May 5, 2005. In her book, Farah, who now lives near Chicago, recounts her life in war-time Afghanistan.
Laura Bush looks over to President Bush during a Rose Garden announcement honoring the 2005 Preserve America Presidential Awards Winners Monday, May 2, 2005. "These awards recognize collaborative efforts to protect and enhance our nation's cultural and historical heritage," said Mrs. Bush in her remarks. Laura Bush listens to a mariachi band perform during the White House celebration of Cinco de Mayo songs in the Rose Garden of the White House Wednesday, May 4, 2005.
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush holds hands with guests while praying during a ceremony observing the National Day of Prayer in the East Room Thursday, May 5, 2005. Laura Bush meets with 17-year-old Farah Ahmedi, author of the book, "The Story of My Life: An Afghan Girl on the Other Side of the Sky," in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House May 5, 2005. In her book, Farah, who now lives near Chicago, recounts her life in war-time Afghanistan.
Laura Bush meets with 17-year-old Farah Ahmedi, author of the book, "The Story of My Life: An Afghan Girl on the Other Side of the Sky," in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House May 5, 2005. In her book, Farah, who now lives near Chicago, recounts her life in war-time Afghanistan. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush and Latvia President Vaira Vike-Freiberga and husband Imants Freibergs stand for the playing of the American national anthem Saturday, May 7, 2005, at Riga Castle in Riga, Latvia.
Hosted by President Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Laura Bush tours the city of Riga, Latvia, Saturday, May 7, 2005. Laura Bush lays flowers at the Rumbula Holocaust Memorial in Riga, Latvia, Saturday, May 7, 2005.
Laura Bush visits the Rumbula Holocaust Memorial in Riga, Latvia, Saturday, May 7, 2005. Mrs. Laura Bush lays flowers at the Netherlands American Cemetery Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Margraten.
First Lady Laura Bush reflects after placing flowers at the Mourning Woman Statue in Netherlands American Cemetery Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Margraten. First Lady Laura Bush shakes hands with a veteran following a ceremony Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Margraten, Netherlands honoring those who served in World War II. The ceremony highlighted the President and First Lady’s visit to the Netherlands before moving on to Moscow
President George W. Bush and Russia President Vladimir Putin embrace in the background as Mrs. Bush reaches out to Lyudmila Putina, Russia's first lady, as the Bushes arrived Sunday, May 8, 2005, at the Putin residence shortly after their arrival in Moscow. Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush join world leaders in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Kremlin wall Monday, May 9, 2005.
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush arrive at the Kremlin to take part in ceremonies commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II in Moscow's Red Square Monday, May 9, 2005. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush enter Moscow's Red Square before the start of a military parade honoring the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II Monday, May 9, 2005.
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush stand with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lyudmila Putina, French President Jacque Chirac, far left, and Chinese President Hu Jintao, right, as many heads of state watch a parade in Moscow's Red Square commemorating the end of World War II Monday, May 9, 2005. Laura Bush and Sandra Roelofs, wife of Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili, are introduced before President Bush addresses a crowd of thousands at Freedom Square in Tbilisi, Georgia, Tuesday, May 10, 2005.
Laura Bush and former First Lady Nancy Reagan share a moment Thursday, May 12, 2005, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts during the unveiling of The Heart Truth’s First Ladies Red Dress Collection. Laura Bush and Nancy Reagan appear at the opening Thursday, May 12, 2005, of The Heart Truth’s First Ladies Red Dress Collection exhibit at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.
With former First Lady Nancy Reagan looking on, Laura Bush addresses the opening of The Heart Truth’s First Ladies Red Dress Collection Thursday, May 12, 2005, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. Mrs. Bush, the ambassador for The Heart Truth, wore her red Carolina Herrera suit to the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow and to The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection Fashion Show 2005 in New York City. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush wave to the NCAA champions on the Truman balcony before departing the South Lawn en route Camp David Friday, May 13, 2005.
Laura Bush arrives at Queen Alia airport in Amman, Jordan May 20, 2005, beginning a five-day tour of Jordan, Israel and Egypt. Mrs. Bush traveled to Jordan to address the World Economic Forum at the Dead Sea May 21. Laura Bush talks at the World Economic Forum at the Dead Sea in Jordan Saturday, May 21, 2005.
Laura Bush and Liz Cheney, deputy assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, left, meet with King Abdullah II, center right, and his wife, Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, right, at the World Economic Forum Conference Center at the Dead Sea in Jordan Saturday, May 21, 2005. Laura Bush participates in an interview with Neda Ramahi of Jordanian television and radio at the Dead Sea in Jordan Saturday, May 21, 2005.
Father Michele Piccirillo, head of the Franciscan Archeology Society, discusses a monument with Laura Bush during her tour of Mount Nebo in Jordan Saturday, May 21, 2005. Laura Bush talks with Father Michele Piccirillo, head of the Franciscan Archeology Society, Chief of Staff Anita McBride, second on left, and Queen Rania al-Abdullah, center, in the Basillica on top of Mount Nebo in Jordan Saturday, May 21, 2005.
Laura Bush discusses the role of women in Jordan’s reform movement with Jordanian women leaders during lunch at the Haret Jdouna restaurant in Medaba, Jordan, Saturday, May 21, 2005. Soraya Sulti, regional director of INJAZ, left, and students at the Discovery School of Swaifiyeh Secondary School in Amman, Jordan, share their experiences with INJAZ with Laura Bush and Queen Raina, center right, May 22, 2005. INJAZ promotes entrepreneurship and community leadership among Jordan’s youth by teaching entrepreneurship, business ethics, leadership and community involvement.
Laura Bush talks with, from left, Sheila Kurtzer, wife of U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Kurtzer, Gila Katsav, wife of the Israeli president, and Israeli President Moshe Katsav at the president’s residence in Jerusalem, Sunday, May 22, 2005. Laura Bush visits Jerusalem’s Western Wall May 22, 2005 during her five-day trip to the Middle East.
Laura Bush takes a tour lead by Adnan Husseini inside the Muslim holy shrine the Dome of the Rock in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City, May 22, 2005. Laura Bush addresses the press during her tour of Hisham’s Palace in Jericho, Sunday, May 22, 2005. Mrs. Bush toured the eighth century Islamic palace and viewed mosaic restoration projects during her visit.
Laura Bush tours the Hall of Names with Gila Katsav, wife of President Moshe Katsav of Israel, left, and General Avner Shalev, chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate, right, at the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum in Jerusalem, Sunday, May 22, 2005. The Hall of Names is a repository of testimony from millions of Holocaust victims and serves as a memorial to those who died. Brother Olivier, prior of the monastery, discusses the historical significance of the Church of the Resurrection at Abu Gosh, during Laura Bush’s visit to the monastery in Israel, May 23, 20005.
Laura Bush meets with Suzanne Mubarak, wife of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarek, at Ittihadiyya Palace in Cairo, Egypt, before spending the day together visiting an Egyptian girls school and taping a segment of children’s television program “Alam Simsim” Monday, May 23, 2005. Laura Bush and Suzanne Mubarak, wife of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, right, meet children's television character Nimnim, left, and Amr Koura, CEO of Alkarma Endutainment, before taking a segment for the "Alam Simsim" show in Cairo, Egypt, May 23, 2005. The program offers educational curriculum in an inventive way that puts fun into learning for Egyptian children.
Laura Bush and Suzanne Mubarak, wife of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, listen to a classroom lesson at the Girl Friendly School in the Abou Sir neighborhood of Cairo, Egypt, Monday, May 23, 2005. The National Council for Children and Motherhood built the school to provide education for girls living in remote and rural areas. Laura Bush tours the Giza Pyramids with Dr. Zahi Hawass, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, during her visit to Cairo, Egypt, Monday, May 23, 2005.

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