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October 2008
Mrs. Laura Bush stops and poses with children at their lemonade stand during her visit to Charlotte, N.C., Friday, October 10, 2008.
Mrs. Laura Bush stops and poses with children at their lemonade stand during her visit to Charlotte, N.C., Friday, October 10, 2008.
The north side of the the White House turned pink on the evening of Oct. 7, 2008 to raise awareness about breast cancer. The unique view of the North Portico and the side of the house facing Lafayette Park was in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer awareness is a cause Mrs. Laura Bush has worked on around the world. The World Health Organization estimates that each year more than 1.2 million people worldwide are diagnosed with it and breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women. Floodlights turned the north side of the the White House pink on the evening of Oct. 7, 2008 to raise awareness about breast cancer. The unique view of the North Portico facing Lafayette Park was to observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer awareness is a cause for which Mrs. Laura Bush has worked to motivate both public and private sectors, worldwide, as as she has encouraged collaborative research to find a cure. The World Health Organization says each year more than 1.2 million people worldwide are diagnosed with it and breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women.
Mrs. Laura Bush applauds after pushing the button to flood the north front of the White House with a sea of pink, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on Oct. 7, 2008. Bush addressed breast cancer survivors and advocates and members of the diplomatic corps just before the light display. The First Lady has encouraged worldwide efforts in preventing and curing a disease that is the leading cause of death in women. Each year more than 1.2 million people worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer. The United States is working with countries in the Middle East, Europe and the Americas to empower women to take control of their health, raise awareness about the importance of prevention and early diagnosis, and support collaborative research to find a breast cancer cure. Mrs. Laura Bush offers remarks at the 2008 National Medals for Museum and Library Service Ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Oct. 7, 2008. The First Lady honored five libraries and five museums for their outstanding contributions to public service.
After providing remarks, Mrs. Laura Bush listens from the audience in the East Room of the White House on Oct. 7, 2008, as the 2008 National Medals for Museum and Library Service Ceremony honored five museums and five libraries who have demonstrated outstanding public service. Mrs. Laura Bush greets First Lady of the Slovak Republic, Mrs.Silvia Gasparovicova, on the Truman Balcony of the White House, during Mrs. Gasparovicova's visit on Oct. 9, 2008.
Mrs. Laura Bush stops and poses with children at their lemonade stand during her visit to Charlotte, N.C., Friday, October 10, 2008. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush pose with members of the 2008 Little League World Searies Championship team at Charleston Air Force Base in Charleston, S.C., Friday, October 10, 2008.
Mrs. Laura Bush stands on the South Lawn of the White House Oct. 13, 2008, during the State Arrival for Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Standing next to Mrs. Bush near the arrival podium are Mrs. Deborah Mullen, Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Vice President Dick Cheney. Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Deborah Mullen, wife of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, watch the White House South Lawn ceremonies Oct. 13, 2008, for the State Arrival of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush welcome Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi upon his arrival Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 to the White House. President George W. Bush andMrs. Laura Bush stand with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on the balcony of the South Portico of the White House Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, during Prime Minister Berlusconi's official welcome to the White House.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand together as they wait for the arrival of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, during a South Lawn ceremony for the Prime Minister at the White House. President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush welcome Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, to the North Portico of the White House for a State Dinner in his honor.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush welcome Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2008, to the North Portico of the White House for a State Dinner in his honor.

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