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President Bush Attends Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention, Discusses Global War on Terror
President George W. Bush waves as he acknowledges the applause from the audience at his address Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Orlando, Fla. President Bush thanked the members of the VFW for their work on behalf of America's veterans and their support in fighting the war on terror. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush waves as he acknowledges the applause from the audience at his address Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Orlando, Fla. President Bush thanked the members of the VFW for their work on behalf of America's veterans and their support in fighting the war on terror. White House photo by Eric Draper Full Story
President George W. Bush is joined by Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, second from left, and Gulfport, Miss., Mayor Brent Warr, right, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 during a dinner with community leaders in Gulfport. Miss., to discuss the continued recovery efforts three years after Hurricane Katrina. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is welcomed by New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister, left, and Saints quarterback Drew Brees upon his arrival Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 to the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is given a tour Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 of the historic Jackson Barracks of New Orleans, headquarters of the Louisiana National Guard. The barracks were seriously damaged in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush meets with construction workers on his tour Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 of the historic Jackson Barracks of New Orleans, headquarters of the Louisiana National Guard. The barracks were seriously damaged in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush addresses his remarks Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 at the historic Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, on the recovery of the Gulf Coast region three years after Hurricane Katrina. President Bush said, "I think the message here today is hope is being restored. Hope is coming back." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush gestures as he addresses his remarks Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 at the historic Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, on the recovery of the Gulf Coast region three years after Hurricane Katrina. President Bush said, "I think the message here today is hope is being restored. Hope is coming back." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush embraces New Orleans chef and restaurant owner Leah Chase following his address Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 at the historic Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, where President Bush honored residents and community leaders for their determination to rebuild their communities three years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast region. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush stands with Keela Carr, a 35-year-old fitness and athletic trainer, shortly after his arrival Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Orlando, Florida. Ms. Carr was recognized by the U.S. Army's Freedom Team Salute Program and named its 500th Volunteer Ambassador in recognition of her 2008 2,700-mile, trans-America Journey of a Thousand Thanks to honor and thank all soldiers and veterans. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush waves as he acknowledges the applause from the audience at his address Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Orlando, Fla. President Bush thanked the members of the VFW for their work on behalf of America's veterans and their support in fighting the war on terror. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush greets members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and their family members following his address Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at the VFW National Convention in Orlando, Fla., where President Bush thanked the members of the VFW for their work on behalf of America's veterans. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush addresses his remarks Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Orlando, Fla., where President Bush thanked the members of the VFW for their work on behalf of America's veterans and their support in fighting the war on terror. White House photo by Eric Draper
 
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