A Pictorial of the Bush Record

Mike’s America’s favorite Bush photos

Yesterday, I invited blog readers to share their favorite images of the Bush presidency. Please feel free to continue doing that by posting the link to your favorite Bush photo or cartoon in the comments section below.

The following is a short review of my own personal favorites. Here they are in no particular order:

President Bush aboard Air Force One.

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister John Howard of Australia, sit topside aboard the Age Quod Agis during a tour of Sydney Harbor Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper

Sheikh Abdul Sattar Abu Risha greets President Bush on his visit to Anbar, September 3, 2007.
Sheik Sattar also signed the letter to President Bush dedicating the Anbaris victory over Al Queda to American victims of September 11th:

“In the month when the terrorists attacked the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, we dedicate the victory of Anbar Province to the families of the victims who suffred that criminal act…With the help of the president of the United States, we pledge to continue to cooperate and communicate with you to continue to get good results.”

President George W. Bush and President Nicolas Sarkozy of France pause for cameras as they meet in the Large Dining Room at the Mount Vernon Estate in Mount Vernon, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper

Aboard Marine One, President George W. Bush flies over the devastation left along the Texas coast in the wake of Hurricane Ike. President Bush and officials toured the the Houston-Galveston areas Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, for a first-hand look and to participate in briefings from federal, state and local officials on the response to the storm. White House photo by Eric Draper

President Bush does a little dance while waiting for John McCain to arrive at the White House the day after he was declared the presumptive GOP nominee for President in 2008.

More Pro-Bush, Pro-American Leaders Elected Since Bush Took Office

Leaders of the G8 sit on a canopied bench after meeting with Junior G8 Student Leaders Thursday, June 7, 2007, in Heiligendamm, Germany. From left, and under their respective country flags, are: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan; Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada; President Nicolas Sarkozy of France; Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, President George W. Bush of the United States; Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom; Prime Minister Romano Prodi of Italy, and Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission. Since President Bush’s election a change in government in most of these countries has been towards more pro-Bush, pro-American policies.

President George W. Bush stands with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday, April 3, 2008, during the North Atlantic Council Summit in Bucharest. More photos and the full story here. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin take a sunset walk on a pier along the Black Sea during a visit by President and Mrs. Bush Saturday, April 5, 2008, to President Putin’s summer retreat, Bocharov Ruchey, in Sochi, Russia. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush reaches out to the crowd Saturday during his visit to St. Mark’s Square in Zagreb. More than 3,000 people were on hand to welcome the President during his visit. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush meets with General David Petraeus, Commander of the Multi-National Force-Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand with Pope Benedict XVI as he acknowledges the cheers from the crowd from the South Portico balcony Wednesday, April 16, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Grant Miller

President George W. Bush unexpectedly drops by Mabry Meadors 7th birthday party Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in Little Rock Arkansas. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush talks to military personnel from Camp David, Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008. The President called members of the Armed Forces stationed in remote locations worldwide to wish them a happy Thanksgiving and thank them for their service to our nation. White House photo by Eric Draper

A Key Element of Our VICTORY in Iraq: An alliance between free nations!

President George W. Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki shake hands following the signing of the Strategic Framework Agreement and Security Agreement at a joint news conference Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at the Prime Minister’s Palace in Baghdad. President Bush said, ” The agreements represent a shared vision on the way forward in Iraq.” White House photo by Eric Draper

Democrats fought against VICTORY in Iraq every step of the way. President Bush prevailed!

President George W. Bush delivers a brief statement Monday, June 30, 2008, at the White House after signing H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008. With him from left are: Deputy U.S. Secretary of State John Negroponte, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, U.S. Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs James Peake and John Walters, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The war supplemental spending package includes nearly $162 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, increased education benefits for veterans, and an additional 13 weeks of unemployment insurance benefits. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian.

MESEBERG, GERMANY – JUNE 11: German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. President George W. Bush walk in the garden at Schloss Meseberg Palace on the second day of Bush’s visit to Germany on June 11, 2008 in Meseberg, about 30 kilometers north of Berlin, Germany. Bush is on a two-day visit to Germany as part of his last presidential trip to Europe. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Marine One carrying President George W. Bush and Laura Bush lands at Windsor Castle Sunday, June 15, 2008 in Windsor, England, where President Bush and Mrs. Bush met with Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip. White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush waves to members of the media as he and Laura Bush are met by British Prime Minster Gordon Brown and his wife, Sarah, on their arrival Sunday, June 15, 2008 to 10 Downing Street in London. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush poses for a photo with National Executive Director of Rolling Thunder Artie Muller at the conclusion of a visit by the motorcycle grooup to the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Jenna Bush pose for a photographer Saturday, May 10, 2008, prior to Jenna’s wedding to Henry Hager at Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

The Marine Band, under the direction of President George W. Bush, entertains Saturday, April 26, 2008, during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

WASHINGTON – MARCH 30: US President George W. Bush walks on the field to throw out the first pitch during the Washington Nationals opening home game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park March 30, 2008 in Washington, DC. President Bush attended the home opener which was the Nationals first game in their new stadium. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

President Bush stands in front of a U.S. flag Jan. 12, 2008, as he addresses military personnel and coalition forces at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. White House Photo.

What better way to start the weekend in Crawford, Texas than go cruising in your truck with the German Chancellor. Just to make sure things don’t get too whacky, you can see Laura sitting in the back seat.

Mrs. Laura Bush meets with His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud at the King’s palace Oct. 23, 2007, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Also pictured is Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Adel A. Al-Jubeir. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush poses for pictures after addressing American troops Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. It is the third country visited by the First Lady on her four-country, Mideast tour. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and President Nicolas Sarkozy of France ride in a boat driven by former President George H. W. Bush during a visit to Walker’s Point Saturday, August 11, 2007, in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Albanians Euphoric Over Bush Visit!

President George W. Bush is covered with the hands of Albanians as he’s greeted with an outpouring of welcome Sunday, June 10, 2007, during a stop in Fushe Kruje. The stop marked the first time a sitting U.S. president has visited the country. White House photo by Eric Draper

Courtyard Council of Ministers
Tirana, Albania
June 10, 2007

PRIME MINISTER BERISHA: (As translated.) Today is a beautiful day. Today is a great day, historic for all Albanians. Among us is the greatest and most distinguished guest we have ever had in all times, the President of the United States of America, the leading country of the free world, George W. Bush.

The Albanians liked President Bush so much they even put him on a postage stamp:

President George W. Bush bows his head before a Medal of Honor ceremony for Corporal Jason Dunham of the Marine Corps in the East Room Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. “Since World War II, more than half of those who have been awarded the Medal of Honor have lost their lives in the action that earned it. Corporal Jason Dunham belongs to this select group. On a dusty road in western Iraq, Corporal Dunham gave his own life so that the men under his command might live. This morning it’s my privilege to recognize Corporal Dunham’s devotion to the Corps and country — and to present his family with the Medal of Honor,” said the President. White House photo by Paul Morse.

– “greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for a friend” –
John 15:13

President George W. Bush speaks from Gellert Hill in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, June 22, 2006. “Fifty years ago, you could watch history being written from this hill. In 1956, the Hungarian people suffered under a communist dictatorship and domination by a foreign power,” said President Bush. “That fall, the Hungarian people had decided they had had enough and demanded change.” White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush and Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany walk through the Parliament building in Budapest, Hungary, June 22, 2006. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush toasts Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain following welcoming remarks Monday, May 7, 2007, during the State Dinner in her honor at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush escorts former First Lady Nancy Reagan to her seat before the funeral service for former President Ronald Reagan at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on June 11, 2004.

President George W. Bush joins townspeople in prayer Wednesday, May 9, 2007, as he toured a neighborhood in the tornado-ravaged community of Greensburg, Kansas. At least 10 people died in the Friday night storm that destroyed nearly 95 percent of the town. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses the nation from the Oval Office the evening of Sept. 11, 2001. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush gives a thumbs-up as he stands on the mound at Yankee Stadium Oct. 30, 2001, before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch in Game Three of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees. White House photo by Eric Draper

Standing upon the ashes of the worst terrorist attack on American soil, Sept. 14, 2001, President Bush pledges that the voices calling for justice from across the country will be heard. Responding to the Presidents’ words, rescue workers cheer and chant, “U.S.A, U.S.A.” White House photo by Eric Draper