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President Thanks Military, Guests at 'Celebration of Freedom' Concert
Marking the beginning of the concert, President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and Lynne Cheney greet the audience attending 'A Celebration of Freedom' on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. The event featured American icons including astronaut Neil Armstrong, Opera singer Andrea Bocelli, pianist Van Cliburn, singer Patti LaBelle, actress Angie Harmon, actor Gary Sinise, astronaut Buzz Aldrin, and NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr White House photo by Eric Draper
Marking the beginning of the concert, President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and Lynne Cheney greet the audience attending 'A Celebration of Freedom' on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. The event featured American icons including astronaut Neil Armstrong, Opera singer Andrea Bocelli, pianist Van Cliburn, singer Patti LaBelle, actress Angie Harmon, actor Gary Sinise, astronaut Buzz Aldrin, and NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr White House photo by Eric Draper Full Story
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush view the U.S. Constitution with National Archivist John Carlin, second on left, and Senior Curator Stacy Bredhoff, second on right, while touring the National Archives in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. The Bushes also looked at the Declaration of Independence, George Washington's handwritten inaugural address, George Washington and President George H. W. Bush's inaugural Bible, and the Bill of Rights. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush tour of the National Archives in Washington, D.C., with National Archivist John Carlin, second on right, and Senior Curator Stacy Bredhoff, right, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. During their tour, President Bush and Mrs. Bush viewed the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, George Washington's first inaugural address, and the Declaration of Independence. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush tour the National Archives in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. National Archives Senior Curator Stacy Bredhoff, left, and National Archivist John Carlin, right, escorted the Bushes during their visit. White House photo by Eric Draper
Vice President Dick Cheney introduces President George W. Bush at the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. White House photo by David Bohrer
After an introduction by Vice President Dick Cheney, President George W. Bush talks at the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. Also pictured are, from left, Jenna Bush, Barbara Bush, Laura Bush, Congresswoman Kay Granger, Vice President Cheney and Lynne Cheney. White House photo by Susan Sterner
President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, former President George H. W. Bush, and former First Lady Barbara Bush pose for a portrait with members of their extended family in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush sit with Vice President Dick Cheney, Lynne Cheney, and their granddaughter, Grace Perry, during a concert commemorating the 55th Presidential Inauguration on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
Marking the beginning of the concert, President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and Lynne Cheney greet the audience attending 'A Celebration of Freedom' on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. The event featured American icons including astronaut Neil Armstrong, Opera singer Andrea Bocelli, pianist Van Cliburn, singer Patti LaBelle, actress Angie Harmon, actor Gary Sinise, astronaut Buzz Aldrin, and NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney watch the inaugural concert 'A Celebration of Freedom' on the Ellipse south of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. "An inauguration is a time of unity for our country," President Bush said during remarks delivered at the event. "With the campaign behind us, Americans lift up our sights to the years ahead and to the great goals we will achieve for our country. I am eager and ready for the work ahead." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush prepares for his Inaugural Address in the Family Theater of the White House Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
Fireworks explode over the White House, the grand finale for 'A Celebration of Freedom' inaugural concert held on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2005. White House photo by Susan Sterner
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush arrive on stage for a fireworks display during the inaugural concert 'A Celebration of Freedom' on the Ellipse south of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
Audience members display the Texas Longhorn symbol in support of President Bush during the Texas State Society's Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush listens as Vice President Dick Cheney introduces him during a Black Tie and Boots Ball in Washington, D.C., Jan 19, 2005. Chief Justice William Rehnquist will swear President Bush into office to serve his second term during the 55th Presidential Inauguration held Jan. 20, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
George W. Bush and Laura Bush hold hands during a Black Tie and Boots Ball in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2005. White House photo by Susan Sterner
With his twin daughters Jenna, left, and Barbara by his side, President George W. Bush points out members of the audience to Laura Bush during a Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
 
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