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Mrs. Bush's Remarks at a UNESCO Luncheon on the Occasion of the United Nations Literacy Decade Mid-Decade Review Report
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses the United Nations Literacy Decade Mid-Decade Review Report group at the United Nations in New York City, Oct. 7, 2007. Mrs. Bush will serve as Honorary Ambassador to the United Nations Literacy Decade through the group's term in 2012. She told the group that their activities have significantly raised awareness about literacy worldwide, yet there is much more work needed. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses the United Nations Literacy Decade Mid-Decade Review Report group at the United Nations in New York City, Oct. 7, 2007. Mrs. Bush will serve as Honorary Ambassador to the United Nations Literacy Decade through the group's term in 2012. She told the group that their activities have significantly raised awareness about literacy worldwide, yet there is much more work needed. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian Full Story
The north side of the the White House turned pink on the evening of Oct. 7, 2008 to raise awareness about breast cancer. The unique view of the North Portico and the side of the house facing Lafayette Park was in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer awareness is a cause Mrs. Laura Bush has worked on around the world. The World Health Organization estimates that each year more than 1.2 million people worldwide are diagnosed with it and breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women. White House photo by Grant Miller
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses the United Nations Literacy Decade Mid-Decade Review Report group at the United Nations in New York City, Oct. 7, 2007. Mrs. Bush will serve as Honorary Ambassador to the United Nations Literacy Decade through the group's term in 2012. She told the group that their activities have significantly raised awareness about literacy worldwide, yet there is much more work needed. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses the United Nations Literacy Decade Mid-Decade Review Report group at the United Nations in New York City, Oct. 7, 2007. Mrs. Bush will serve as Honorary Ambassador to the United Nations Literacy Decade through the group's term in 2012. She told the group that their activities have significantly raised awareness about literacy worldwide, yet there is much more work needed. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
 
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