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President Bush Honors Martin Luther King, Junior in Church Service
Celebrating the national observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, President George W. Bush, Laura Bush and Pastor John K. Jenkins, Sr., far left, take part in a roundtable discussion with congregation members and community leaders at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Landover, Md., Jan. 20, 2003. "It is fitting we meet here in a church because in this society, we must understand government can help, government can write checks -- but it cannot put hope in people's hearts or a sense of purpose in people's lives," said the President in his remarks. White House photo by Susan Sterner.
Celebrating the national observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, President George W. Bush, Laura Bush and Pastor John K. Jenkins, Sr., far left, take part in a roundtable discussion with congregation members and community leaders at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Landover, Md., Jan. 20, 2003. "It is fitting we meet here in a church because in this society, we must understand government can help, government can write checks -- but it cannot put hope in people's hearts or a sense of purpose in people's lives," said the President in his remarks. White House photo by Susan Sterner. Full Story
Celebrating the national observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush attend services at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Landover, Md., Monday, Jan. 20. 2003. White House photo by Susan Sterner.
President George W. Bush embraces Pastor John K. Jenkins, Sr. of the First Baptist Church of Glenarden during an annual service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Landover, Md., Monday, Jan. 20, 2003. "And even though progress has been made, Pastor -- even though progress has been made, there is more to do," said the President in his remarks. "There are still people in our society who hurt. There is still prejudice holding people back. There is still a school system that doesn't elevate every child so they can learn." White House photo by Susan Sterner.
President George W. Bush prays during a church service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Landover, Md., Jan. 20, 2003. "It is fitting that we honor this great American in a church because, out of the church comes the notion of equality and justice," said the President in his remarks. White House photo by Eric Draper.
Celebrating the national observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, President George W. Bush, Laura Bush and Pastor John K. Jenkins, Sr., far left, take part in a roundtable discussion with congregation members and community leaders at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Landover, Md., Jan. 20, 2003. "It is fitting we meet here in a church because in this society, we must understand government can help, government can write checks -- but it cannot put hope in people's hearts or a sense of purpose in people's lives," said the President in his remarks. White House photo by Susan Sterner.
Greeting 6-year-old Natalie Jenkins, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush meet Pastor John K. Jenkins, Sr.'s family at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Landover, Md., Monday, Jan. 20, 2003. The church holds an annual service celebrating the legacy and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. White House photo by Eric Draper.
 
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