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December 2008
Mrs. Laura Bush is seated between volunteers Master Tre'shaad Cox, 11, left, and U.S. Army Sgt. Thomas Griffin, an out-patient at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, during a visit Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, to the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Packing Event at the Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Bush reminded the volunteers that during this holiday season, "we are reminded of our many blessings, especially our freedom. The American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes project, in partnership with Pitney Bowes, provides citizens an opportunity to send holiday cards to members of our Armed Forces. I am grateful to the many volunteers gathered here today to ensure our military receives our message of thanks for the sacrifice they make each day to defend our freedom."
Mrs. Laura Bush is seated between volunteers Master Tre'shaad Cox, 11, left, and U.S. Army Sgt. Thomas Griffin, an out-patient at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, during a visit Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, to the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Packing Event at the Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Bush reminded the volunteers that during this holiday season, "we are reminded of our many blessings, especially our freedom. The American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes project, in partnership with Pitney Bowes, provides citizens an opportunity to send holiday cards to members of our Armed Forces. I am grateful to the many volunteers gathered here today to ensure our military receives our message of thanks for the sacrifice they make each day to defend our freedom."
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush react during a question and answer session Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at the Saddleback Civil Forum on Global Health at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. President George W. Bush, joined by Mrs. Laura Bush, is presented with the International Medal of PEACE by Pastor Rick Warren, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, following their partipation at the Saddleback Civil Forum on Global Health in Washington, D.C.
President George W. Bush, joined by Mrs. Laura Bush, is presented with the International Medal of PEACE by Pastor Rick Warren and his wife, Kay Warren, left, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, following their partipation at the Saddleback Civil Forum on Global Health in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Laura Bush stands in the East Room of the White House Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, as she reveals the 2008 White House holiday theme, "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" to approximately 120 members of the media during the White House Holiday Press Preview.
Mrs. Laura Bush is joined by White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford, and Bill Yosses, White House Pastry Chef, during the 2008 White House Holiday Press Preview Wednesday, Dec. 3., 2008, in the East Room. Said Mrs. Bush, "This is a special holiday for us... our final in the White House. Thank you to the American people for their friendship, prayers, and support. The President and I wish you and your families a very happy holiday." Mrs. Laura Bush walks from the White House Cross Hall into the East Room, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, to begin the Christmas press preview of the White House decorations and preparations.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are joined by tree lighters Kayleigh Kepler, 11, left, and Lindsey Van Horn, 9, during the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand on stage Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, with Santa, entertainers and guests, during the 85th Lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. With them, from left, are: Members of Step Afrika!; Lindsey Van Horn, 9, and Kayleigh Kepler, 11, the official tree lighters; Phil Vassar; Jon Secada, and Santa and his elf.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush join the Enterprise High School Encores from Enterprise, Ala., on stage at the Ellipse Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, during the Pageant of Peace festivities at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush watch four-year-old singer Kaitlyn Maher perform at the Pageant of Peace on the Ellipse Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, prior to the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Laura Bush is seated between volunteers Master Tre'shaad Cox, 11, left, and U.S. Army Sgt. Thomas Griffin, an out-patient at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, during a visit Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, to the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Packing Event at the Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Bush reminded the volunteers that during this holiday season, "we are reminded of our many blessings, especially our freedom. The American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes project, in partnership with Pitney Bowes, provides citizens an opportunity to send holiday cards to members of our Armed Forces. I am grateful to the many volunteers gathered here today to ensure our military receives our message of thanks for the sacrifice they make each day to defend our freedom." Mrs. Laura Bush greets one of the military volunteers and his child during the Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes event in Washington, D.C. Standing in the background are American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern, in red, and Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Chairman of the American Red Cross. As the room full of volunteers sorted cards created by Americans to send to U.S. troops deployed around the world, Mrs. Bush encouraged Americans to do volunteer work in their home towns for those in need of food, care or appreciation. Cards for the troops can still be sent until December 10th at designated post office boxes.
President George W. Bush, sitting with Mrs. Laura Bush, reaches to hold the hand of a young child Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, during the Children's Hoilday Reception and Performance. Mrs. Laura Bush and President George W. Bush sit with youngsters Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, during the Children's Holiday Reception and Performance in the East Room of the White House.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush pose for their 2008 holiday portrait Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, in the Blue Room of the White House.

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