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These photos were taken by White House and USA Freedom Corps photographers at events related to the activities of the USA Freedom Corps.  You can view larger versions by clicking on the small pictures below.  If you would like to use one of these pictures, contact information is provided on each individual page, as well as credit and caption information.
 
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Mrs. Laura Bush speaks to the ServiceNation Summit at the Hilton New York Hotel Grand Ballroom in New York City on Sept. 12, 2008. Mrs. Bush cited President Bush's challenge to service and added that "Americans today have more opportunities to volunteer through government-supported national service programs." 

 

President George W. Bush speaks to the media upon his arrival Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Speaking about the impending landfall of Hurricane Ike, the President said, "I want to thank the citizens of Oklahoma for getting ready to help a Texan in need. I urge my fellow Texans to listen carefully to what the authorities are saying in Galveston County or parts of Harris County, up and down the coast. The federal government will not only help with the pre-storm strategy, but once this storm passes we'll be working with state and local authorities to help people recover as quickly as possible."

 

Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer visited the Capital Area Food Bank recently in observance of this month's National Hunger Action theme. He recognized a long-time volunteer and toured the facilities and helped sort foods that will be contributed to the DC community. Some of the food was part of the more than 32,000 pounds of food and beverages donated by USDA employees and contractors during a summer long food drive, the Summer Harvest.

 

Singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith performs for the President on the South Lawn of the White House during an event highlighting the accomplishments of USA Freedom Corps, the volunteer initiative launched as part of a national Call to Service after the attacks of 9/11 to help more Americans connect with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need.  Smith is also vice chairman of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.

 

Singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith performs for the President on the South Lawn of the White House during an event highlighting the accomplishments of USA Freedom Corps, the volunteer initiative launched as part of a national Call to Service after the attacks of 9/11 to help more Americans connect with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need.  Smith is also vice chairman of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.

 

On September 8th, President Bush hosted a White House event highlighting the accomplishments of USA Freedom Corps, the volunteer initiative launched as part of a national Call to Service after the attacks of 9/11 to help more Americans connect with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need. The President honored the work of America's armies of compassion and repeated his call for Americans to devote 4,000 hours – or two years, in service to our country over their lifetimes.

 

Singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith stands with President Bush on the South Lawn of the White House at the conclusion of an event highlighting the accomplishments of USA Freedom Corps, the volunteer initiative launched as part of a national Call to Service after the attacks of 9/11 to help more Americans connect with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need.  Smith is also vice chairman of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.

 

On September 8th, President Bush hosted a White House event highlighting the accomplishments of USA Freedom Corps, the volunteer initiative launched as part of a national Call to Service after the attacks of 9/11 to help more Americans connect with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need. The President honored the work of America's armies of compassion and repeated his call for Americans to devote 4,000 hours – or two years, in service to our country over their lifetimes.

 

On September 8th, President Bush hosted a White House event highlighting the accomplishments of USA Freedom Corps, the volunteer initiative launched as part of a national Call to Service after the attacks of 9/11 to help more Americans connect with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need. The President honored the work of America's armies of compassion and repeated his call for Americans to devote 4,000 hours – or two years, in service to our country over their lifetimes.

 

On September 8th, President Bush hosted a White House event highlighting the accomplishments of USA Freedom Corps, the volunteer initiative launched as part of a national Call to Service after the attacks of 9/11 to help more Americans connect with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need. The President honored the work of America's armies of compassion and repeated his call for Americans to devote 4,000 hours – or two years, in service to our country over their lifetimes.

 

On September 8th, President Bush hosted a White House event highlighting the accomplishments of USA Freedom Corps, the volunteer initiative launched as part of a national Call to Service after the attacks of 9/11 to help more Americans connect with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need. The President honored the work of America's armies of compassion and repeated his call for Americans to devote 4,000 hours – or two years, in service to our country over their lifetimes.

 

On September 8th, President Bush hosted a White House event highlighting the accomplishments of USA Freedom Corps, the volunteer initiative launched as part of a national Call to Service after the attacks of 9/11 to help more Americans connect with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need. The President honored the work of America's armies of compassion and repeated his call for Americans to devote 4,000 hours – or two years, in service to our country over their lifetimes.

 

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Presidential Greeter Photos

Since March 2002, President Bush has met with local volunteers during the course of his travel to communities around the country to recognize them for their dedicated volunteer service.  The following is a selection of photographs taken of President Bush recognizing these volunteers for answering the call to serve their neighbors and their Nation.

 
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President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Jane Cosco upon arrival in New York City on Thursday, November 13, 2008.  Cosco is the founder and volunteer director of Operation Goody Bag. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States.  He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Cosco, since March 2002.

 

President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Peter Cea during his visit aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.  Cea is a volunteer with the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States.  He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Cea, since March 2002.

 

President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Marion Harrison upon arrival in Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, October 20, 2008.  Harrison is a volunteer with the Alexandria VA Medical Center. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States.  He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Harrison, since March 2002.

 

President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Cindy Leep upon arrival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, October 15, 2008.  Leep is a volunteer with Uganda Amaranth Project for Partners Worldwide. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States.  He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Leep, since March 2002.

 

President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Eileen Hadbavny upon arrival in Charleston, South Carolina, on Friday, October 10, 2008.  Hadbavny is a volunteer with the Carolina Lowcountry Chapter of the American Red Cross.  To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States.  He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Hadbavny, since March 2002.

 

President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Teodoro E. Rodriguez upon arrival in Miami, Florida, on Friday, October 10, 2008. Rodriguez is a volunteer with the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Rodriguez, since March 2002.

 

President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Nancy Arnold upon arrival in Erlanger, Kentucky on Monday, October 6, 2008.  Arnold is a volunteer with The Thank You Foundation, the Cincinnati Military Support Group and the Cincinnati Area Chapter of American Red Cross. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States.  He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Arnold, since March 2002.

 

President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Sonya McDonald upon arrival in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, October 6, 2008.  McDonald is a volunteer with Fisher House and Returning Heroes Home. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States.  He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like McDonald, since March 2002.

 

Vice President Dick Cheney presented the President's Volunteer Service Award, on behalf of President George W. Bush, to  Teresa Lindsey in Reno, Nevada, on Friday, October 3, 2008.  Lindsey has been the volunteer coordinator for three years with the Black Stallion Literacy Project, a program that introduces first grade students to the joy of reading through interaction with horses and distribution of the Black Stallion children's books. She organizes Reading, Rodeo, and Responsibility assemblies at 25 elementary schools in Washoe County in which volunteers encourage students to improve their literacy skills and horse handlers give children a hands-on experience with horses.  In addition, Lindsey is a volunteer with the Reno Rodeo Foundation's annual Denim Drive, a program in which volunteers collect new and gently used denim clothing for distribution to 1,200 children who have been placed in protective custody and foster care.

 

President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Linda Fox upon arrival in Midland, Texas, on Saturday, October 4, 2008.  Fox is a volunteer with the Recording Library of West Texas. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States.  He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Fox since March 2002.

 

President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Eric Greitens upon arrival in St. Louis, Missouri, on Friday, October 3, 2008.  Greitens, a lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve and a senior fellow at the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs, is the founder of the Center for Citizen Leadership.  To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States.  He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Greitens, since March 2002.

 

President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Joey Rizzolo Jr., upon arrival at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City on Monday, September 22, 2008.  Rizzolo, 13 of Paramus, New Jersey, is the organizer of the Paramus Freedom Walk and a volunteer with Operation Goody Bag.  To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States.  He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Rizzolo, since March 2002.

 

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