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White House Photos: The Traveling White House
President's Visit to Eastern Europe and Russia: Nov. 19-23, 2002
Preparing for a group photo at the NATO Summit, President George W. Bush jokes with Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker at the Prague Congress Centre in Prague, Czech Republic, Nov. 21, 2002. Also pictured are, from left to right, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt, and Poland's President Aleksander Kwasniewski. White House photo by Paul Morse
Preparing for a group photo at the NATO Summit, President George W. Bush jokes with Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker at the Prague Congress Centre in Prague, Czech Republic, Nov. 21, 2002. Also pictured are, from left to right, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt, and Poland's President Aleksander Kwasniewski.
 
President George W. Bush's limousine waits outside Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Nov. 20, 2002. President Bush traveled to Prague to attend the NATO Summit and honor Czech President Vaclav Havel. White House photo by Paul Morse President George W. Bush and Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus stand at attention during a welcoming ceremony at the Prezidentura, the Presidential Palace, in Vilnius, Lithuania, Nov. 23, 2002. A former Chicago-area resident and U.S. environmental regulator, President Adamkus was elected to office in 1998. White House photo by Paul Morse
During the meetings, Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel and President George W. Bush take a break to look over the capital city from Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Nov. 20, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper During his visit to Lithuania, President Bush received the Order of Vytautas the Great from President Adamkus at the Prezidentura in Vilnius, Lithuania, Nov. 23, 2002. The medal is given to individuals whose contributions have benefited the Lithuanian nation or the welfare of mankind. White House photo by Paul Morse
The North Atlantic Council Summit meets in Prague, Czech Republic, Nov. 21, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper Waiting for President Bush and President Adamkus, old and young Lithuanians hold the American and Lithuanian flags at Rotuse Square in Vilnius, Lithuania, Nov. 23, 2002. 'You (the Lithuanian people) have known cruel oppression and withstood it. You were held captive by an empire and you outlived it. And because you have paid its cost you know the value of human freedom,' said President Bush in his remarks. 'Lithuania today is true to its best traditions of democracy and tolerance and religious liberty, and you have earned the respect of my nation and all nations.' White House photo by Susan Sterner
President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell attend the North Atlantic Council Summit in Prague, Czech Republic, Nov. 21, 2002. White House photo by Paul Morse President George W. Bush greets Lithuanians in person at the Rotuse Square in the center of Vilnius, Lithuania, Nov. 23, 2002. 'This is a great day in the history of Lithuania, in the history of the Baltics, in the history of NATO, and in the history of freedom,' said President Bush in his remarks. 'And I have the honor of sharing this message with you: We proudly invite Lithuania to join us in NATO, the great Atlantic Alliance.' White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush attend a dinner for NATO leaders at Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Nov. 20, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper President Bush walks alone with Romanian President Iliescu on the grounds of Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest, Romania, Nov. 23, 2002. White House photo by Paul Morse
Preparing for a group photo at the NATO Summit, President George W. Bush jokes with Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker at the Prague Congress Centre in Prague, Czech Republic, Nov. 21, 2002. Also pictured are, from left to right, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt, and Poland's President Aleksander Kwasniewski. White House photo by Paul Morse President Bush and President Iliescu address thousands of Romanians in Revolution Square Nov. 23, 2002. 'Mr. President, citizens of Romania, Laura and my visit to your beautiful country has been short; but the friendship, and soon the alliance between our countries will endure,' said President Bush during his remarks. White House photo by Eric Draper
President Bush meets with staff aboard Air Force One during their flight from Prague to St. Petersburg, Russia, Nov. 22, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper Standing Standing with Romanian President Iliescu, President George W. Bush waves to thousands of Romanians in Revolution Square in Bucharest, Romania, Nov. 23, 2002. The square is the site of the 1989 revolt that toppled communist rule and where the Romanian people denounced the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. 'And here, in December of 1989, you broke the silence of your captivity,' remarked President Bush. 'From that balcony, the dictator heard your voices and faltered -- and fled. Two generations of bitter tyranny ended, and all the world witnessed the courage of Romania, the courage that set you free.' White House photo by Paul Morse
Before their bilateral meetings, President Putin and Lyudmila Putin escort President Bush and Laura Bush through the Great Hall at Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, Nov. 22, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper Braving a cold rain, thousands of Romanian citizens came to Revolution Square to hear President Bush speak Nov. 23, 2002. 'I know that your hardship did not end with your oppression. America respects your labor, your patience, your daily determination to find a better life. Your effort has been recognized by an offer to NATO membership. We welcome Romania into NATO,' said President Bush. White House photo by Paul Morse

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