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The National Christmas tree stands lit on the Ellipse in front of the White House Dec. 2, 2004. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush assisted Chantilly, Va., Girl Scout Brownies Clara Pitts and Nichole Mastracchio in lighting the 40-foot Colorado blue spruce. White House photo by Paul Morse.
The National Christmas tree stands lit on the Ellipse in front of the White House Dec. 2, 2004. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush assisted Chantilly, Va., Girl Scout Brownies Clara Pitts and Nichole Mastracchio in lighting the 40-foot Colorado blue spruce.
President George W. Bush greets Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns after nominating him for Secretary of Agriculture in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Dec. 2, 2004. White House photo by Paul Morse.
President George W. Bush listens to Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns after nominating him for Secretary of Agriculture in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Dec. 2, 2004. White House photo by Paul Morse.
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush arrive at the Pageant of Peace to light the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse near the White House Dec. 2, 2004. White House photo by Paul Morse.
President George W. Bush greets members of the West Tennessee Youth Chorus during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in front of the White House Dec. 2, 2004. White House photo by Paul Morse.
The National Christmas tree stands lit on the Ellipse in front of the White House Dec. 2, 2004. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush assisted Chantilly, Va., Girl Scout Brownies Clara Pitts and Nichole Mastracchio in lighting the 40-foot Colorado blue spruce. White House photo by Paul Morse.
President George W. Bush talks with Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo in the Oval Office Thursday, Dec. 02, 2004. White House photo by Tina Hager.
President George W. Bush meets with Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo in the Oval Office Thursday, Dec. 02, 2004. "I think it is vital that the continent of Africa be a place of freedom and democracy and prosperity and hope, where people can grow up and realize their dreams," President Bush said after the meeting. "It's a continent that has got vast potential, and the United States wants to help the people of Africa realize that potential." White House photo by Tina Hager.
President George W. Bush meets with Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo in the Oval Office Thursday, Dec. 02, 2004.
 
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