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February 2008
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush pose for photos with Lincoln Medal winner Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife Candy Carson prior to a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring Abraham Lincoln's 199th Birthday, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008.
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush pose for photos with Lincoln Medal winner Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife Candy Carson prior to a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring Abraham Lincoln's 199th Birthday, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008.
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses guests and participants at The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection 2008 fashion show in New York, Friday, Feb. 1, 2008. More than a dozen celebrated women showcased America's top designers in one-of-a-kind Red Dresses to raise awareness of heart disease in women. Mrs. Laura Bush, accompanied by daughter, Barbara Bush, watch fashion models during The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection 2008 fashion show in New York, Friday, Feb. 1, 2008. More than a dozen celebrated women showcased America’s top designers in one-of-a-kind Red Dresses to raise awareness of heart disease in women.
Mrs. Laura Bush is joined by singer/actress Liza Minnelli, left, her fellow celebrities, and fashion models participating in The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection 2008 fashion show in New York, Friday, Feb. 1, 2008. Heart Truth is a national awareness campaign that warns women of the dangers of heart disease. Mrs. Laura Bush joins Florida City Elementary School students Cornesha Dericho, left, and Dania Amaya, along with park ranger Allyson Gantt, right, as they prepare to plant a Gumbo Limbo tree Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, during the Junior Ranger "First Bloom" planting event in Everglades National Park, Fla. Mrs. Bush praised the Everglades restoration program which hopes to plant native trees to replace invasive species that are choking the park.
Mrs. Laura Bush visits with Florida City Elementary School students Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, during the Junior Ranger "First Bloom" planting event in Everglades National Park, Fla. President Bush on Monday asked Congress to spend $215 million for restoration of the Everglades. Mrs. Laura Bush smiles as a Florida City Elementary School student gives a thumbs-up while sitting on stage with Mrs. Bush, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, during the Junior Ranger "First Bloom" planting event in Everglades National Park, Fla. Mrs. Bush praised the Everglades restoration program which will help bring back native trees in areas of the Everglades overgrown with non-native plants.
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses students and guests Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, during the Junior Ranger "First Bloom" planting event in Everglades National Park, Florida, praising a program to help bring back native trees in areas of the Everglades overgrown with non-native plants. Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks at the Helping America's Youth Event Thursday Feb. 7, 2008, in the East Room of the White House.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush watch as the St. Veronicas Youth Steel Orchestra performs at the Helping America's Youth Event Thursday Feb. 7, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush pose for photos with actor Avery Brooks prior to a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring Abraham Lincoln's 199th Birthday, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008.
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush pose for photos with Lincoln Medal winner Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife Candy Carson prior to a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring Abraham Lincoln's 199th Birthday, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush listen as Actor Avery Brooks, (L), and Dr. Allen Guelzo make remarks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring Abraham Lincoln's 199th Birthday, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008.
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush listen as Actor Avery Brooks, (L), and Dr. Allen Guelzo make remarks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring Abraham Lincoln's 199th Birthday, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a photo opportunity with Jim Nussle, Director, Office of Management and Budget and employee of the year government workers from the AbilityOne 2007-2008 workforce Monday, Feb. 22, 2008, in the Diplomatic Room at the White House.
Mrs. Laura Bush welcomes guests to The Heart Truth reception Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in the East Room of the White House, reminding women of the importance to protect their heart health. Mrs. Bush has served as the National Ambasasador for The Heart Truth national campaign since 2003.

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