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President Bush Welcomes Prime Minister Abbas to White House
President George W. Bush and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas meet in the Oval Office Friday, July 25, 2003. Meeting for the first time at the White House, the two leaders also held a working lunch and a joint press conference in the Rose Garden. White House photo by Eric Draper.
President George W. Bush and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas meet in the Oval Office Friday, July 25, 2003. Meeting for the first time at the White House, the two leaders also held a working lunch and a joint press conference in the Rose Garden. Full Story
President George W. Bush and U.S. Park Ranger Lance Hatten tour the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Friday, July 25, 2003. Marking the 50th anniversary of the signing the armistice that ended the Korean war July 27, 1953, President Bush visited the memorial to honor those who served in the conflict. White House photo by Paul Morse.
President George W. Bush tours the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Friday, July 25, 2003. "This memorial is -- and those who served in Korea also remind us of the challenges we face today, and it gives us a chance to reflect on the sacrifices that are being made on behalf of freedom today. And our nation will be eternally grateful for the men and women who serve today, as we are for those who have served in the past," said the President to the press at the memorial. Sunday, July 27, marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the Korean War. White House photo by Paul Morse.
After a game of cheers and close calls, President George W. Bush and Washington Redskin star Darrel Green greet each player with handshakes and an autographed baseball during a ceremony for the White House South Lawn Tee-Ball League Sunday, July 27, 2003. White House photo by Lynden Steele.
A slugger from Leedom Little League sets his mark during a game in the White House South Lawn Tee-Ball League Sunday, July 27, 2003. White House photo by Lynden Steele.
The bases are loaded with Tee-Ball players and their buddies during this season's second game of the White House South LawnTee-Ball League Sunday, July 27, 2003. Teams and families from Glen Burnie, Md., and Ridley Park, Pa., came out for tee-ball and picnic on the South Lawn. White House photo by Lynden Steele.
Coaches cheer their fellow teammate after he hit a home-run ball out of the park during a game in the White House South Lawn Tee-Ball League Sunday, July 27, 2003. White House photo by Lynden Steele.
In honor of the 13th anniversary (July 26, 2003) of the Americans with Disabilities Act, President George W. Bush signs the executive order renaming the President's Committee on Mental Retardation to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID) in the Oval Office Friday, July 25, 2003. In addition to witnessing the signing, the PCPID were on hand to hear President Bush record his weekly radio address. White House photo by Paul Morse.
President George W. Bush and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas hold a joint press conference in the Rose Garden Friday, July 25, 2003. "To break through old hatreds and barriers to peace, the Middle East needs leaders of vision and courage and a determination to serve the interest of their people. Mr. Abbas is the first Palestinian Prime Minister, and he is proving to be such a leader," said President Bush. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas walk along the colonnade after their joint press conference in the Rose Garden Friday, July 25, 2003. Meeting for the first time at the White House, the two leaders held a working lunch and a meeting in the Oval Office. White House photo by Paul Morse.
President George W. Bush and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas meet in the Oval Office Friday, July 25, 2003. Meeting for the first time at the White House, the two leaders also held a working lunch and a joint press conference in the Rose Garden. White House photo by Eric Draper.
 
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