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Fireworks explode over China's National Stadium in Beijing Friday night, Aug. 8, 2008, during the finale of the Opening Ceremonies for the 2008 Summer Olympics. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Fireworks explode over China's National Stadium in Beijing Friday night, Aug. 8, 2008, during the finale of the Opening Ceremonies for the 2008 Summer Olympics. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Acrobats perform in bright green costumes at National Stadium Friday, Aug. 9, 2008, during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
Mrs. Laura Bush stands with Mrs. Sarah Randt, spouse of U.S. Ambassador to China Sandy Randt, left, Mrs. Anne Johnson, Director of Art in Embassies Program, and Ms. Barbara Bush during applause for President George W. Bush Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the dedication ceremony for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush is greeted by U.S. Ambassador Sandy Randt upon his arrival Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. With them at left are former President George H.W. Bush and Ms. Barbara Bush. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are greeted by Chinese President Hu Jintao and Madam Liu Yongqing at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, for the social lunch in honor of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participate in a photo opportunity with President Hu Jintao of the People’s Republic of China and Madam Liu Yongqing at the social luncheon in honor of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. The luncheon was held at the Great Hall of the People. White House photo by Eric Draper
Mrs. Laura Bush is greeted by France President Nicolas Sarkozy during a social luncheon Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in honor of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush greets President Nursultan Nazabayev of Kazakhstan Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during a social luncheon in Beijing honoring the 2008 Olympic Summer Games. White House photo by Eric Draper
United States Olympians take photos of President George W. Bush as he speaks to the athletes Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, prior to the start of the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush poses for photos with members of the United States Olympic Boxing Team Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, before the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush meets with members of the women's U.S. Olympic Basketball Team Friday evening, Aug. 8, 2008 at the National Stadium in Beijing, prior to the U.S. Olympians marching in the Opening Ceremonies at the 2008 Summer Olympics. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush stands with Danielle Scott-Arruda, a member of the U.S. Olympic Volleyball team, as he meets with the athletes Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, prior to the start of the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shares a moment with members of the U.S. Olympic team Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, in Beijing prior to Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush poses for a photo with U.S. Olympic runner Lopez Lomong Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, in Beijing prior to Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Lopez Lomong, a survivor of the violence in his native Sudan, now a U.S. citizen, was selected by his teammates to lead the U.S. Olympic team into Olympic National Stadium carrying the United States Flag at the Opening Ceremony. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush acknowledge the entrance of the U.S. athletes into China's National Stadium in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics. The President called the event "spectacular and lots of fun." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush waves an American flag as he and Mrs. Laura Bush stand and cheer during the entrance of the U.S. athletes into China's National Stadium Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
Fireworks explode above the National Stadium as artists perform Friday evening, Aug. 8, 2008 in Beijing, during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics. White House photo by Eric Draper
Performance artists wearing green illuminated costumes perform in National Stadium Friday evening, Aug. 8, 2008 in Beijing, during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics. White House photo by Eric Draper
An aerial performance artist in an astronaut costume glides above National Stadium Friday evening, Aug. 8, 2008 in Beijing, during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics. White House photo by Eric Draper
Mrs. Laura Bush with U.S. Flag Bearer Lopez Lomong as she greets members of the U.S. Summer Olympic Team at the Fencing Hall in Beijing on August 8, 2008. Mr. Lomong is a survivor of the violence in his native Sudan. He is now a U.S. citizen and was selected by his teammates to lead the U.S. Olympic team into the Olympic National Stadium carrying the United States Flag at the Opening Ceremony, which followed shortly after this picture was taken. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Fireworks explode over China's National Stadium in Beijing Friday night, Aug. 8, 2008, during the finale of the Opening Ceremonies for the 2008 Summer Olympics. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Actors perform during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games Friday Aug. 8, 2008, at National Stadium in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush meets with members of the U.S. Olympic Basketball Team Friday evening, Aug. 8, 2008 at the National Stadium in Beijing, prior to the U.S. Olympians marching in the Opening Ceremonies at the 2008 Summer Olympics. White House photo by Eric Draper
Young performers carry a Chinese flag into National Stadium Friday Aug.8, 2008, during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
Performers dance on the surface of an illuminated sphere in the middle of National Stadium Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
Actors perform during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games Friday Aug. 8, 2008, at National Stadium in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
A young performer is suspended through the air during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the National Stadium in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
Fireworks explode over China's National Stadium in Beijing Friday night, Aug. 8, 2008, during the finale of the Opening Ceremonies for the 2008 Summer Olympics. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush smiles during an introduction by his father, former President George H.W. Bush Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during the dedication of the United States Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is welcomed to the podium after an introduction by former President George H.W. Bush Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the dedication for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush acknowledges applause after being introduced by former President George H.W. Bush Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during dedication ceremonies at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. Said the President, "This has got to be a historic moment: father and son, two Presidents, opening up an embassy. I suspect it's the first, although I must confess I haven't done a lot of research into the itinerary of the Adams boys." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and former President George H.W. Bush join U.S. Ambassador to China Sandy Randt and Dai Bingguo, People’s Republic of China State Councilor, as they participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is hugged by a young boy Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during a greeting at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and former President George H.W. Bush sit on stage at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during dedication ceremonies. Both are scheduled to attend opening ceremonies scheduled for later in the evening. White House photo by Eric Draper
U.S. Ambassador to China Sandy Randt gives a thumbs-up to President George W. Bush and former President George H.W. Bush after they cut the ceremonial ribbon during a dedication Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. At right is Dai Bingguo, State Councilor, People’s Republic of China. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush plays with a young boy Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during a greeting at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush smiles during an introduction by his father, former President George H.W. Bush Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during the dedication of the United States Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
Former President George H.W. Bush embraces President George W. Bush after introducing his son during dedication ceremonies Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Former President George H.W. Bush leads the applause for his son, President George W. Bush after introducing him during dedication ceremonies Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
 
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