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APEC 2008

On November 21-23, 2008, President Bush attended the 16th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru.

APEC 2008

Celebrate the 61st Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon

This year marks the 61st anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation. Though live Thanksgiving turkeys have been presented intermittently to presidents since the Lincoln administration, the current ceremony dates to 1947, when the first National Thanksgiving Turkey was presented to President Harry Truman.

Thanksgiving at the White House

Presidential Transition

The peaceful transfer of power from one Presidential Administration to the next is a hallmark of American democracy. With our Nation at war, our homeland targeted by terrorist adversaries, and our economy facing serious challenges, the Administration is committed to establishing and executing a transition plan that minimizes disruption, maintains continuity, and addresses the major changes in government since the 2000 transition, including the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, as well as the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Homeland Security Council.

In Focus: Transition

Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy

On October 22, 2008, the President invited the leaders of the Group of 20 countries to a summit in the Washington, D.C. area, on November 15 to discuss financial markets and the global economy. The G-20 finance process, which includes key developed and emerging market countries, was established in 1999, after the last financial crisis with worldwide implications.

Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy

U.S. Economy

President Bush has outlined decisive government action to preserve and sustain America's financial system and economy. This is a pivotal moment for America's economy. Problems that originated in the credit markets – and first showed up in the area of subprime mortgages – have spread throughout our financial system. As a result, the government is acting now to protect our Nation's economic health from serious risk.

In Focus: Economy

Global War on Terror

President Bush's top priority is the safety and security of the American people. Though America and its allies are safer since 9/11, we are not yet safe. We have important challenges ahead as we wage a long-term battle not just against terrorists, but against the ideology that supports their agenda.

In Focus: National Security

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President George W. Bush waves to the troops at Fort Campbell, Ky., Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, after being introduced on stage during a Thanksgiving visit. Said the President, "Over the past seven years, folks from this base have done exactly what they were trained to do." "You have taken the battle of the terrorists overseas so we do not have to face them here in the United States. You have helped counter the hateful ideology of tyranny and terror with a more hopeful vision of justice and liberty. You're part of the great ideological struggle of our time. With the soldiers of Fort Campbell out front, the forces of freedom and liberty will prevail." White House photo by Eric Draper

President Bush Pardons "Pumpkin and Pecan" in National Thanksgiving Turkey Ceremony: President Bush on Wednesday said, "This is my final Thanksgiving as the President. Over the past eight years, I have been given many reasons to be thankful. I'm thankful to our men and women in uniform and I am incredibly proud to have been their Commander-in-Chief. I am thankful for the armies of compassion volunteers who feed the hungry and shelter the poor. I am thankful for the teachers and nurses and pastors police officers and firefighters, and others who serve their neighbors and better their communities."
Thanksgiving 2008
Press Briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Tony Fratto: Watch Wednesday's Press Briefing with White House Deputy Press Secretary Tony Fratto
President Bush Visits Fort Campbell: President Bush on Tuesday said, "So Laura and I wish you and your families a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We join you in praying for our troops spending the holiday far from home. We pray for those who've been wounded in battle, and for all who love and care for them. We hold in our thoughts and prayers the brave men and women who have given their lives, and the families who mourn for them. We ask the Almighty to watch over everyone who puts on the uniform, and has volunteered to serve this great land." En Español
President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Olmert of Israel: President Bush on Monday said, "We've been through a lot together during our time in office. We strongly believe that Israel will benefit by having a Palestinian state, a democracy on her border that works for peace. And, Prime Minister, that vision is alive because of you. And I thank you for your steadfast support for peace."
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Meets with Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson: President Bush on Monday said, "The Secretary and I share the concerns of our citizens, concerns about jobs, concerns about their savings accounts. This is a tough situation for America. But we'll recover from it. And the first step to recovery is to safeguard our financial system."
In Focus: Economy

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September 15, 2008
Welcoming the President of the Republic of Ghana to the White House

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