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June 2008
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during a celebration of World Refugee Day Friday, June 20, 2008, at the White House. Said Mrs. Bush, "In the past 30 years, the United States has accepted some 2.7 million refugees. And this year, we'll take in as many as 70,000 displaced men, women and children. World Refugee Day is a chance to commemorate these humanitarian commitments. And it's an opportunity to thank the men and women who've worked to make these commitments possible."
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during a celebration of World Refugee Day Friday, June 20, 2008, at the White House. Said Mrs. Bush, "In the past 30 years, the United States has accepted some 2.7 million refugees. And this year, we'll take in as many as 70,000 displaced men, women and children. World Refugee Day is a chance to commemorate these humanitarian commitments. And it's an opportunity to thank the men and women who've worked to make these commitments possible."
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush visit with Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip in St. George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush are met by U.S. Ambassador Robert Holmes Tuttle and his wife, Maria, Sunday, June 16, 2008, on their arrival to the ambassador's residence Winfield House in London.
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush are met by British Prime Minster Gordon Brown and his wife, Sarah, on their arrival Sunday, June 15, 2008 to 10 Downing Street in London. President George W. Bush waves to members of the media as he and Laura Bush are met by British Prime Minster Gordon Brown and his wife, Sarah, on their arrival Sunday, June 15, 2008 to 10 Downing Street in London.
Mrs. Laura Bush visits the Charles Dickens House and Museum in London on Monday, June 16, 2008. The Dickens Drawing Room, Library and Study were included on the tour. Mrs. Laura Bush tours the British Museum gallery of oriental antiquities in London, Monday, June 16, 2008 where she was shown the Afghani and Burmese Collections.
Mrs. Laura Bush is shown a statue during her tour the Afghani and Burmese Collections at the British Museum in London on Monday, June 16, 2008. Mrs. Laura Bush is shown artifacts from the Afghani and Burmese Collections at the British Museum in London on Monday, June 16, 2008.
Mrs. Laura Bush meets Monday, June 16, 2008, with key members of the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland's Youthbank Program in Belfast. Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a Northern Ireland Youthbank training activity in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Monday, June 16, 2008. The Youthbank students review a grant application and then vote on accepting or declining the application for funding.
Mrs. Laura Bush watches a basketball demonstration at the Lough View Integrated Primary School's Gym in Belfast, Northern Ireland, June 16, 2008, during her visit to the school with President Bush. Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with students in the Lough View Integrated Primary School's Gym in Belfast, Northern Ireland, June 16, 2008.
Mrs. Laura Bush smiles as she listens to the acknowledgments of the 2008 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients during ceremonies Thursday, June 19, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during a celebration of World Refugee Day Friday, June 20, 2008, at the White House. Said Mrs. Bush, "In the past 30 years, the United States has accepted some 2.7 million refugees. And this year, we'll take in as many as 70,000 displaced men, women and children. World Refugee Day is a chance to commemorate these humanitarian commitments. And it's an opportunity to thank the men and women who've worked to make these commitments possible."
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks in honor of World Refugee Day Friday, June 20, 2008, in the East Garden of the White House. In addressing her guests, Mrs. Bush announced the approval by President George W. Bush of a $32.8 million emergency funding to support unexpected and urgent needs, including food, for refugees and conflict victims in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Western Hemisphere.

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