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October 2006
President George W. Bush joins his father, Former President George H. W. Bush and Northrop Grumman President Mike Petters, as his sister Doro Bush Koch breaks the bottle to christen the George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Newport News, Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006.
President George W. Bush joins his father, Former President George H. W. Bush and Northrop Grumman President Mike Petters, as his sister Doro Bush Koch breaks the bottle to christen the George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Newport News, Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006.
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush take part in the planting of three elm trees on the north grounds of the White House Monday, Oct. 2, 2006. The trees, cultivated by the National Park Service, replace trees recently lost to age, winds and Dutch elm disease. The new trees were grown to be resistant to the disease. Mrs. Laura Bush smiles at Bill Williams, President and CEO of Harry & David Holdings, Monday, October 2, 2006, as she participates in a ceremony for the unveiling of the Laura Bush rose in The First Lady's Garden at The White House. Founded in 1872, Jackson & Perkins is a leading hybridizer of garden roses and has launched The Laura Bush rose as part of the First Ladies Rose Series. The rose is a floribunda rose and has light yellow buds that open to a smoky coral color with yellow on the reverse petal.
Mrs. Laura Bush visits with Mrs. Emine Erdogan, wife of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey , in the Yellow Oval Room in the private residence of the White House Monday, October 2, 2006. President George W. Bush greets students during a tour of the Laura Bush Library at George W. Bush Elementary School in Stockton, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006.
During his visit to George W. Bush Elementary School, the President toured the school and addressed the media in Stockton, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006. "The most important jobs of those involved with schools and government is to make sure that children are safe," said the President. "And Laura and I were saddened and deeply concerned, like a lot of other citizens around the country, about the school shootings that took place in Pennsylvania and Colorado and Wisconsin. We grieve with the parents and we share the concerns of those who worry about safety in schools." Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a radio interview with Amber Bellamy, age 17, left, and Elliott White, Jr., age 22, Wednesday, October 4, 2006, during a visit to the Children's Training Network/AM 1700 Radio Program in Buffalo, New York, as part of the President's Helping America's Youth initiative. Together with Crucial Human Service Center and other Buffalo community programs, AM 1700 Station encourages caring adults to connect as mentors with high-risk youth.
Laura Bush: Helping America's Youth (HAY) Visit to Colonie Youth Court. Latham, New York. Mock trial. As part of the President's Helping America's Youth initiative, Mrs. Laura Bush observes a mock trial at the Colonie Youth Court in Latham, New York, Wednesday, October 4, 2006. The Colonie Youth Court has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice as a national model of effective programming to help at-risk youth. The court has been replicated in more than 80 communities in the state of New York. Mrs. Laura Bush stands with her second grade teacher, Charlene Gnagy, as Mrs. Gnagy speaks to the audience Thursday, October 5, 2006, during the TeachersCount "Behind every famous person is a fabulous teacher" PSA campaign launch ceremony in New York City. The campaign is to help create awareness for teachers and the role they play in the lives of children and to raise the status of the teaching profession.
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks during the National Park Foundation's Gala Thursday, October 5, 2006 in New York City. The foundation supports youth engagement, education, health and wellness programs and strengthens the connection between the American people and their National Parks and by raising private funds and increasing public awareness. President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand for the National Anthem during the Christening Ceremony of the George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Newport News, Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006.
President George W. Bush delivers remarks during the Christening Ceremony of the George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Newport News, Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006. Former President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush react during remarks by President George W. Bush during the Christening Ceremony for the George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Newport News, Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006.
President George W. Bush hugs his father, Former President George H. W. Bush, after delivering remarks at the Christening Ceremony for the George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Newport News, Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006. President George W. Bush joins his father, Former President George H. W. Bush and Northrop Grumman President Mike Petters, as his sister Doro Bush Koch breaks the bottle to christen the George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Newport News, Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006.
President George W. Bush, father President George H. W. Bush and brother Florida Governor Jeb Bush depart at the conclusion of the Christening Ceremony for the George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Newport News, Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006.

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