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June 2008
Mrs. Laura Bush talks to press aboard the airplane on Saturday, June 7, 2008, en route to Afghanistan for an unannounced visit. During her third visit to the country, Mrs. Bush plans to underscore the strong and sustained commitment of the United States and witness the progress being made in the rebuilding efforts of Afghanistan.
Mrs. Laura Bush talks to press aboard the airplane on Saturday, June 7, 2008, en route to Afghanistan for an unannounced visit. During her third visit to the country, Mrs. Bush plans to underscore the strong and sustained commitment of the United States and witness the progress being made in the rebuilding efforts of Afghanistan.
Mrs. Laura Bush views the grounds outside the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Ms Holly Shimizu, Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden, speaks to Mrs. Bush. Mrs. Lynne Cheney is at center, followed by Labor Secretary Elain Chao. Mrs. Grace Nelson, Chair of the Senate Spouses' Luncheon Committee, is behind Secretary Chao. Mrs. Lynne Cheney, Mrs. Laura Bush, and Labor Secretary Elaine Chao are led on a tour of the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. by Mrs. Grace Nelson, Chair of the Senate Spouses' Luncheon Committee, Tuesday, June 3, 2008, prior to a luncheon honoring Mrs. Bush.
Mrs. Laura Bush stands with Lynda Bird Johnson Robb, center, and Mrs. Lynne Cheney inside the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., at the Senate spouse's luncheon Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Mrs. Laura Bush greets the directors of Presidential Libraries Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at the entrance to Camp David's Evergreen Chapel in Thurmont, Maryland. Mrs. Bush shakes hands with Ms. Nancy Smith, Director of the National Archives' Presidential Material Staff in Alexandria, VA.
Mrs. Laura Bush poses with directors of the Presidential Libraries Wednesday, June 4, 2008, during their visit to Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush are seen on stage as they welcome guests to the annual Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday evening, June 5, 2008, hosted for members of Congress and their families.
Mrs. Laura Bush talks to press aboard the airplane on Saturday, June 7, 2008, en route to Afghanistan for an unannounced visit. During her third visit to the country, Mrs. Bush plans to underscore the strong and sustained commitment of the United States and witness the progress being made in the rebuilding efforts of Afghanistan. Mrs. Laura Bush waves as she arrives at Kabul International Airport, Sunday, June 8, 2008. Mrs. Bush traveled to Afghanistan to highlight the continued U.S. commitment to the country and its President Hamid Karzai.
Mrs. Laura Bush is greeted by Governor Habiba Sarabi after arriving in Bamiyan province Sunday, June 8, 2008. Appointed in 2005, the former Minister of Women's Affairs is the only female governor in Afghanistan. New Zealand soldiers perform a traditional warrior's dance Sunday, June 8, 2008, during a welcoming ceremony for Mrs. Laura Bush at the Bamiyan Provincial Reconstruction Team Base in Afghanistan's Bamiyan province.
Mrs. Laura Bush greets New Zealand troops during her welcoming ceremony Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the Bamiyan Provincial Reconstruction Team Base. New Zealand's military took over the Afghanistan military compound from U.S. troops in 2003. Mrs. Laura Bush is greeted Sunday, June 8, 2008, by New Zealand troops performing a traditional warrior dance at the Bamiyan Provincial Reconstruction Team Base in Afghanistan's Bamiyan province. Standing with her is Major Justin de la Haye.
Governor Habiba Sarabi, center, introduces Mrs. Laura Bush to Col. Hafizullah Paymon, Commander of the Afghan Regional Training Center, during a visit to the Police Training Academy in Bamiyan, Afghanistan there Sunday, June 8, 2008. Mrs. Laura Bush greets New Zealand Police officers Sunday, June 8, 2008, during her visit to the Police Training Academy in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. Mrs. Bush traveled to Afghanistan to highlight the continued U.S. commitment to the country and its President Hamid Karzai.
Mrs. Laura Bush and Governor Habiba Sarabi, in white, meet with female police trainees who will graduate June 15th from Non-Commissioned Officer Training during a visit Sunday, June 8, 2008, to the Police Training Academy in Bamiyan, Afghanistan.

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