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Mrs. Laura Bush smiles as she participates in a Big Read Egypt/U.S. roundtable discussion Sunday, May 18, 2008, with students at the Fayrouz Experimental School for Languages at Sharm El Sheikh. Mrs. Bush told the participants that the Big Read partnership will use literature to enhance understanding of each other’s societies and will also awaken the joy of reading in both Egyptians and Americans, particularly young people. Sitting with her is Dr. Yousry Saber Hussein El-Gamal, Minister of Education.
Mrs. Laura Bush smiles as she participates in a Big Read Egypt/U.S. roundtable discussion Sunday, May 18, 2008, with students at the Fayrouz Experimental School for Languages at Sharm El Sheikh. Mrs. Bush told the participants that the Big Read partnership will use literature to enhance understanding of each other’s societies and will also awaken the joy of reading in both Egyptians and Americans, particularly young people. Sitting with her is Dr. Yousry Saber Hussein El-Gamal, Minister of Education.
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with members of the media following her participation in a coral reefs and ocean conservation tour Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a roundtable with students Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Fayrouz Experimental School for Languages in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The roundtable highlighted the Big Read Egypt/U.S. initiative which proves citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities featuring innovative reading programs and compelling resources for discussing outstanding literature.
Mrs. Laura Bush smiles as she participates in a Big Read Egypt/U.S. roundtable discussion Sunday, May 18, 2008, with students at the Fayrouz Experimental School for Languages at Sharm El Sheikh. Mrs. Bush told the participants that the Big Read partnership will use literature to enhance understanding of each other’s societies and will also awaken the joy of reading in both Egyptians and Americans, particularly young people. Sitting with her is Dr. Yousry Saber Hussein El-Gamal, Minister of Education. Mrs. Laura Bush listens to participants at a Big Read Egypt/U.S. roundtable Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh. The Big Read Egypt/U.S. is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Arts Midwest, and the U.S. Embassy in Cairo.
A young girl presents Mrs. Laura Bush with flowers before her departure Sunday, May 18, 2008, following a roundtable discussion with students on Big Read Egypt/U.S. at the Fayrouz Experimental School for Languages at Sharm El Sheikh. Mrs. Laura Bush speaks at the Egyptian Education Initiative meeting Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the World Economic Forum – International Congress Centre in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mrs. Bush told her audience, "Advances in technology and global communication are opening new markets and expanding opportunities for people around the world. The Egyptian Education Initiative recognizes that improved education is the key to taking advantage of these opportunities."
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks on U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Grand Rotana Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Said Mrs. Bush, "The new U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research is helping us pass on what we've learned so that more women who are diagnosed with breast cancer in the early stages when the survival chances are greatest." Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks on U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Grand Rotana Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mrs. Bush told her audience, "Today I'm pleased to announce that the U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research will conduct a similar breast cancer analysis and breast cancer services and awareness in the Palestinian Territories. We're glad that the Palestinian Ministry of Health is playing a key leadership role in the development and implementation of this important project."
President George W. Bush signs his condolences for the victims of China's May 12, earthquake as he and Mrs. Laura Bush visit the Embassy of the People's Republic of China Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Washington, D.C. With them are China's Ambassador to the United States Wenzhong Zhou and his spouse, Shumin Xie. Mrs. Laura Bush addresses guests at a Smithsonian Institution Luncheon Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in Washington, D.C., honoring Mrs. Bush for her contributions to the arts in America.
Mrs. Laura Bush is applauded following her address at a Smithsonian Institution luncheon Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in Washington, D.C., where Mrs. Bush was honored for her contributions to the arts in America. Mrs. Laura Bush talks with members of the media Friday, May 16, 2008, at Al Janadriyah Ranch in Al Janadriyah, Saudi Arabia. Speaking about the Middle East Partnership on Breast Cancer Awareness, Mrs. Bush said, "Not only is it a good partnership that's saving lives, which is the most important part of it, but I also think there's a friendship that's developed between women in the United States and women in Saudi Arabia..."
Mrs. Laura Bush smiles during applause after delivering the commencement speech for the Class of 2008 Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama. Mrs. Laura Bush congratulates a graduate during commencement exercises Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama. Mrs. Bush was on hand to deliver the commencement address, and she told the class -- that lost four of its members in deadly tornadoes last year -- and told the Class of 2008, "As you graduate tonight, take with you memories of your teachers' and classmates' support after the storm, the blue and white worn by students at rival schools, and the donations that came pouring in from around the country."
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during the 2008 IMLS Grant Awardees during her visit to the Ogden Museum for Southern Art Friday, May 30, 2008, in New Orleans. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grant provided financial assistance to seven museums on the Gulf Coast, the Southeastern Library Network, and other preservation causes in the region.

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