print-only banner
The White House Skip Main Navigation
  
In Focus
News
News by Date
Appointments
Federal Facts
West Wing

 Home > News & Policies > April 2005

Marine One hovers above the troops at Fort Hood, Texas, as President George W. Bush arrived Tuesday, April 12, 2005. "It's an honor to be with the courageous men and women of the "Phantom Corps," the President told the troops. White House photo by Eric Draper
Marine One hovers above the troops at Fort Hood, Texas, as President George W. Bush arrived Tuesday, April 12, 2005. "It's an honor to be with the courageous men and women of the "Phantom Corps," the President told the troops. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush receives a rousing Fort Hood welcome Tuesday, April 12, 2005, as he arrived at the base to thank the troops for their service and sacrifice in Iraq. "Whether you're coming or going, you are making an enormous difference for the security of our nation and for the peace of the world," the President said. White House photo by Eric Draper
The eyes of Fort Hood, Texas are upon President George W. Bush as members of the 1st Cavalry Division and the 4th Infantry Division listen as he thanks them for their service and sacrifice in Iraq. "You're making America proud. You're making America free. And you're making the world more peaceful," the President said. "I want to thank you for all you've done for our great nation." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush waves to the troops at Fort Hood, Texas, as he arrived Tuesday, April 12, 2005, to thank them in person for their service in Iraq. "Americans are grateful for your sacrifice and your service," the President told a large portion of the 44,188 soldiers and airmen stationed at the base. ".And so is your Commander-in-Chief." White House photo by Eric Draper
Marine One hovers above the troops at Fort Hood, Texas, as President George W. Bush arrived Tuesday, April 12, 2005. "It's an honor to be with the courageous men and women of the "Phantom Corps," the President told the troops. White House photo by Eric Draper
President Bush shares a meal with troops at Fort Hood, Texas Tuesday, April 12, 2005. The two divisions on base are the 1st Cavalry Division and the 4th Infantry Division. There are 44,188 soldiers and airmen stationed at the base and on an average day, there are 25,000 soldiers from Fort Hood serving outside the Continental United States. White House photo by Eric Draper
Laura Bush introduces her Scottish Terrier puppy Miss Beazley to fourth-grade students from Maury Elementary School during a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, April 12, 2005. White House photo by Krisanne Johnson
In celebration of National Library Week, Laura Bush visits the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and talks with fourth-graders from Maury Elementary School in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, April 12, 2005. During her visit to the library, Mrs. Bush read Oliver Butterworth's "The Enormous Egg" and introduced her Scottish Terrier Miss. Beazley to the students. White House photo by Krisanne Johnson

 
White House Photos
President   |    Vice President   |    Mrs. Bush   |    Mrs. Cheney   |    Photo Essays
decorative image