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President Celebrates African American History Month
President George W. Bush speaks during a ceremony honoring African American History Month Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005. "In the 1920s, Dr. Woodson argued that if African Americans were to take their rightful place in society, young Americans of all races needed to learn about the black contribution to our history and culture. So in 1926, he launched the first black history week. Today, a movement that began in black churches and schoolrooms is observed all across America -- including the White House. Welcome," said the President. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush speaks during a ceremony honoring African American History Month Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005. "In the 1920s, Dr. Woodson argued that if African Americans were to take their rightful place in society, young Americans of all races needed to learn about the black contribution to our history and culture. So in 1926, he launched the first black history week. Today, a movement that began in black churches and schoolrooms is observed all across America -- including the White House. Welcome," said the President. White House photo by Paul Morse Full Story
Members of the famed Tuskegee Airmen watch as President Bush returns to the White House aboard Marine One Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005. The Airmen were at the White House to attend a ceremony honoring February as African American History Month. White House photo by Susan Sterner
President George W. Bush speaks during a ceremony honoring African American History Month Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005. "In the 1920s, Dr. Woodson argued that if African Americans were to take their rightful place in society, young Americans of all races needed to learn about the black contribution to our history and culture. So in 1926, he launched the first black history week. Today, a movement that began in black churches and schoolrooms is observed all across America -- including the White House. Welcome," said the President. White House photo by Paul Morse
After speaking, President Bush greets guests during a ceremony honoring February as African American History Month Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush greets Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick after delivering remarks at the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Michigan, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005. Also pictured at center is Detroit Economic Club President Beth Chappell. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush receives applause during his introduction at the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Michigan, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush addresses the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005. "We're moving forward with an ambitious agenda to ensure that our economy remains the freest, the most flexible, and the most prosperous in the world," said the President. White House photo by Eric Draper
 
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