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President Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
Television host Marco Antonio Regil emcees the White House ceremony honoring Cinco de Mayo in the East room Wednesday, May 5, 2004 White House photo by Paul Morse
Television host Marco Antonio Regil emcees the White House ceremony honoring Cinco de Mayo in the East room Wednesday, May 5, 2004White House photo by Paul Morse Full Story
Sitting with the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Tony Garza, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush applaud the performances during a White House ceremony honoring Cinco de Mayo in the East room Wednesday, May 5, 2004. "The great triumph of Mexican forces on May the 5th, 1862, has inspired liberty-loving people everywhere, and it's helped shape the character of modern Mexico," said the President remarked on the history of the date. "Against great odds, a small and under-equipped army defeated the skilled army of a European power. We've had that experience in America, too." White House photo by Paul Morse
Television host Marco Antonio Regil emcees the White House ceremony honoring Cinco de Mayo in the East room Wednesday, May 5, 2004 White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush listens to Banda El Recodo during a White House ceremony honoring Cinco de Mayo in the East room Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Mexican recording artists Marco Antonio Solis and Jimena also performed during the event. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush bow their heads in prayers during a White House ceremony honoring Cinco de Mayo in the East room Wednesday, May 5, 2004. "Mexican Americans have brought many strengths to our nation: a culture built around faith in God, a deep love for family, a belief that hard work leads to a better life," said the President in his remarks. "Every immigrant who lives by these values makes our country better and makes our future brighter." White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush speaks during the White House ceremony honoring Cinco de Mayo in the East room Wednesday, May 5, 2004. "We value the heritage and the contribution of Mexican Americans in our country, and we respect our friend and neighbor, the great nation of Mexico," said the President in his remarks. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush meets with Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong of Singapore to the Oval Office Wednesday, May 5, 2004. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush welcomes Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong of Singapore to the Oval Office Wednesday, May 5, 2004. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush welcomes Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong of Singapore to the Oval Office Wednesday, May 5, 2004. White House photo by Eric Draper
 
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