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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
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 prepares to push the button, Oct. 7, 2008, to light up the White House in a pink glow as part of Breast Cancer Awareness. Preventing and curing breast cancer is a cause that Mrs. Bush has worked toward around the world. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Floodlights turned the north side of the the White House pink on the evening of Oct. 7, 2008 to raise awareness about breast cancer. The unique view of the North Portico facing Lafayette Park was to observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer awareness is a cause for which Mrs. Laura Bush has worked to motivate both public and private sectors, worldwide, as as she has encouraged collaborative research to find a cure. The World Health Organization says 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
President George W. Bush is presented a team jacket from Paralympian Jennifer Armbruster after delivering his remarks to members of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic and Paralympic Teams Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush speaks on the phone in the Oval Office Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom, discussing efforts to solve the spreading global financial crisis. President Bush also held phone conversations with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush joined by Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks to the members of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic and Paralympic Teams Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. The President said in his remarks, "The Olympic and Paralympic teams worked hard to get to this moment. Whether you won a medal or not, it really doesn't matter in the long run. What really matters is the honor you brought to your sports and to your families and to your country." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush kisses Army Lieutenant Melissa Stockwell, Paralympian and Iraq war veteran, after she presents President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush with the American Flag that flew over the Olympic Village in Beijing following his remarks to members of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic and Paralympic Teams Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush joined by Mrs. Laura Bush receives applause during his remarks to the members of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic and Paralympic Teams Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. President Bush said, "You amazed the world with your talent and grace and sportsmanship. You inspired children to chase their dreams. You will be champions forever." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush delivers remarks to the members of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic and Paralympic Teams Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. President Bush said, "You amazed the world with your talent and grace and sportsmanship. You inspired children to chase their dreams. You will be champions forever." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush meets with state and local business leaders Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, during his visit to the Guernsey Office Products, Inc. in Chantilly, Va., where President Bush also addressed remarks on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
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
President George W. Bush addresses his remarks on the nation's economy to state and local business leaders Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, during his visit to the Guernsey Office Products, Inc. in Chantilly, Va. President Bush said the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 will take time to have its full effect in improving the economy. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush addresses his remarks on the nation's economy to state and local business leaders Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, during his visit to the Guernsey Office Products, Inc. in Chantilly, Va. President Bush said the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 will take time to have its full effect in improving the economy. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Laura Bush applauds after pushing the button to flood the north front of the White House with a sea of pink, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on Oct. 7, 2008. Bush addressed breast cancer survivors and advocates and members of the diplomatic corps just before the light display. The First Lady has encouraged worldwide efforts in preventing and curing a disease that is the leading cause of death in women. Each year more than 1.2 million people worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer. The United States is working with countries in the Middle East, Europe and the Americas to empower women to take control of their health, raise awareness about the importance of prevention and early diagnosis, and support collaborative research to find a breast cancer cure. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Bush addresses a group gathered for the lighting of the White House, Oct. 7, 2008, in the color pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mrs. Bush thanked the researchers, doctors, advocates and others who have worked to fight the disease that is the leading cause of death in women. Mrs. Bush has worked to make the fight on cancer and cancer prevention a global effort. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
 
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