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Vice President's Remarks to Veterans and Friends of the 526th Armored Infantry
Vice President Dick Cheney talks with veterans of the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, after delivering remarks during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. ".You served honorably in a desperate era for our country. And in pivotal hours of the Second World War, the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion was a valiant unit.One of the great strengths of this country is the unselfish courage of the citizen who steps forward, puts on the uniform, and stands ready to go directly into the face of danger," said the Vice President during his remarks. The ceremony was in honor of the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion which is the sole remaining, separate armored infantry battalion from World War II, whose soldiers defended the Belgian villages of Stavelot and Malmedy on December 16, 1944, the first day of the Battle of the Bulge. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney talks with veterans of the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, after delivering remarks during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. "...You served honorably in a desperate era for our country. And in pivotal hours of the Second World War, the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion was a valiant unit...One of the great strengths of this country is the unselfish courage of the citizen who steps forward, puts on the uniform, and stands ready to go directly into the face of danger," said the Vice President during his remarks. The ceremony was in honor of the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion which is the sole remaining, separate armored infantry battalion from World War II, whose soldiers defended the Belgian villages of Stavelot and Malmedy on December 16, 1944, the first day of the Battle of the Bulge. White House photo by David Bohrer Full Story
Vice President Dick Cheney shakes hands with veterans of the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, after delivering remarks during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. "I count it a privilege to stand in the presence of men who were sent into battle by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.and who, by your courage and honor and devotion to duty, helped to win a war and change the course of history ," said the Vice President to the soldiers, widows and family members who attended the ceremony. The 526th AIB is the sole remaining, separate, armored infantry battalion from World War II whose soldiers defended the Belgian villages of Stavelot and Malmedy on December 16, 1944, the first day of the Battle of the Bulge. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney talks with veterans of the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, after delivering remarks during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. ".You served honorably in a desperate era for our country. And in pivotal hours of the Second World War, the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion was a valiant unit.One of the great strengths of this country is the unselfish courage of the citizen who steps forward, puts on the uniform, and stands ready to go directly into the face of danger," said the Vice President during his remarks. The ceremony was in honor of the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion which is the sole remaining, separate armored infantry battalion from World War II, whose soldiers defended the Belgian villages of Stavelot and Malmedy on December 16, 1944, the first day of the Battle of the Bulge. White House photo by David Bohrer
A soldier plays taps upon the conclusion of a wreath-laying ceremony at the National World War II Memorial Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, in Washington D.C., where Vice President Dick Cheney remarked, ".You served honorably in a desperate era for our country. And in pivotal hours of the Second World War, the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion was a valiant unit.One of the great strengths of this country is the unselfish courage of the citizen who steps forward, puts on the uniform, and stands ready to go directly into the face of danger." The ceremony was in honor of the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion which is the sole remaining, separate armored infantry battalion from World War II, whose soldiers defended the Belgian villages of Stavelot and Malmedy on December 16, 1944, the first day of the Battle of the Bulge. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney poses for a photo with veterans from the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, after delivering remarks during a wreath -laying ceremony at the National World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. "I count it a privilege to stand in the presence of men who were sent into battle by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.and who, by your courage and honor and devotion to duty, helped to win a war and change the course of history", said the Vice President to the soldiers, widows, and family members of the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion who attended the ceremony. The 526th AIB is the sole remaining, separate armored infantry battalion from World War II, whose soldiers defended the Belgian villages of Stavelot and Malmedy on December 16, 1944, the first day of the Battle of the Bulge. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush meets with company representatives of vaccine manufacturers Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany of Hungary shake hands during a photo opportunity in the Oval Office of the White House Friday, Oct. 7, 2005. The President told the media he appreciated the Prime Minister's understanding of the "importance of democracy and freedom," and thanked him for his leadership. White House photo by Paul Morse
The media gathers around President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany of Hungary during their photo opportunity in the Oval Office Friday, Oct. 7, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush stands with Volunteer Service Award recipient Marie Arcos of Houston, Texas, in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, where President Bush honored six recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Awards, as part of the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is applauded in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, as he offers remarks in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. President Bush also honored recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Awards at the event. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush stands with Volunteer Service Award recipient Maria Hines of Albuquerque, N.M., in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, where President Bush honored six recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Awards, as part of the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush poses for a photo in the Red Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, with recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Awards, honored in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. From left to right with President Bush are John Diaz of Crowley, Colo., Manuel Fonseca of Nashville, Tenn., Marie Arcos of Houston Texas, Maria Hines of Albuquerque, N.M., Eleuterio "Junior" Salazar of Bradenton, Fla. and Dr. Elmer Carreno of Silver Spring, Md. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush thanks U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez for his introduction in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, as President Bush prepares to address remarks in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. President Bush also honored recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Awards at the event. White House photo by Eric Draper
 
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