[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book II)]
[July 1, 2004]
[Pages 2273-2289]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]
Appendix A / Administration of George W. Bush, 2004
Appendix A--Digest of Other White House Announcements
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The following list includes the President's public schedule and other
items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary
and not included elsewhere in this book.
July 1
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will welcome King Mohamed
VI of Morocco to the White House on July 8.
The President announced his intention to nominate Valerie Lynn
Baldwin to be an Assistant Secretary of
the Army (Financial Management) at the Department of Defense.
The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher J.
LaFleur to be Ambassador to Malaysia.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Theodore William
Kassinger as Deputy Secretary of
Commerce.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Michael D.
Gallagher as Assistant Secretary of
Commerce for Communications and Information.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Floyd Hall as a member of the Reform Board (Amtrak).
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Jack Edwin
McGregor as a member of the Advisory Board
of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
The President declared a major disaster in Michigan and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding on May 20-24.
The President declared a major disaster in Arkansas and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms and flooding on May 30 and continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in California and ordered
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
struck by flooding as a result of a levee break on June 3 and
continuing.
July 2
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then met
with the Homeland Security Council.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David,
MD.
July 3
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
July 4
In the morning, the President traveled to Charleston, WV, where, upon
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Sister Joan Marie
Coleman. Later, at the West Virginia State
Capitol, he participated in an interview with the Charleston Daily Mail.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush viewed the Independence Day
fireworks display on the National Mall from the White House.
July 5
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
July 6
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then met
with the National Security Council.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an
interview with Hispanic Magazine.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
Abdullah bin Ahmad Badawi of
Malaysia to the White House on July 19.
July 7
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. M.
Jodi Rell of Connecticut to congratulate her on
taking office. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Raleigh, NC, where, upon
arrival at Raleigh
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Durham International Airport, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer
Valerie Chaffin.
In the afternoon, the President participated in a Victory 2004 lunch at
a private residence.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Waterford, MI, where,
upon arrival at Oakland County International Airport, he met with USA
Freedom Corps volunteer Scotty Maconochie.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Bloomfield Hills, MI,
where he participated in a Victory 2004 dinner at a private residence.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
July 8
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
the Oval Office, he met with King Mohamed VI
of Morocco.
In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a
working lunch with King Mohamed VI of
Morocco. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with 2004 Scripps Howard
Spelling Bee champion David Tidmarsh.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the funeral of
President Thomas Klestil of Austria on July
10: Arnold Schwarzenegger (head of
delegation), W.L. Lyons Brown, and
Alice Brown.
July 9
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Kutztown, PA, where he began a bus tour.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Pottstown, PA, and then to
Lancaster, PA.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to York, PA. While aboard
the bus en route to York, he participated in an interview with
representatives of regional media. Upon arrival in York, he concluded
his bus tour.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President
Natsagiyn Bagabandi of Mongolia for a
visit on July 15.
The President announced his intention to appoint Michael J.
Hansen as a Commissioner of the U.S.
Section of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate George Perdue to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the James
Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Diarmuid F.
O'Scannlain as a member of the Board
of Trustees of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation.
The President announced his intention to nominate James
Ballinger and Terence Alan
Teachout to be members of the National
Council on the Arts.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following
individuals as members of the Board of Directors of the Help America
Vote Foundation:
Donetta Davidson;
Elizabeth G. Flores;
J. Hayden Fry; and
Keith J. Jackson.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following
individuals as members of the President's Committee for People with
Intellectual Disabilities:
Madeleine Will (Chairman);
Vijayalakshmi Appareddy;
James Brett;
Claudia Coleman;
Olivia Colvin;
Kathleen Hargett;
Kenneth Lohff;
Edward Mambruno;
Lon Solomon;
Karen Staley; and
Annette Talis.
July 10
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
July 11
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush attended a White House
tee-ball game on the South Lawn.
July 12
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Oak Ridge, TN, where, upon arrival, he met USA Freedom Corps
volunteer Jim Richardson.
Later in the morning, the President toured the Oak Ridge National
Laboratory.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in
the Oval Office, he
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met with President Elias Antonio Saca of El
Salvador.
July 13
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Marquette, MI.
In the afternoon, upon arrival in Marquette, he met with USA Freedom
Corps volunteer Grace McCarthy. Later, he
traveled to Duluth, MN, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
Corps volunteer Darren Klemek.
In the evening, the President traveled to Milwaukee, WI.
The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel R.
Levinson to be Inspector General at the
Department of Health and Human Services.
The President announced his intention to nominate Don T. Riley to be a Commissioner of the Mississippi River
Commission and, upon appointment, to designate him as Commission
President.
The President announced his intention to appoint David H. Koch as a member of the National Cancer Advisory Board.
July 14
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
began a bus tour and traveled to Waukesha, WI, and later to West Bend,
WI.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Fond du Lac, WI, and later
to Oshkosh, WI.
In the evening, the President traveled to Ashwaubenon, WI, where he
concluded his bus tour. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced the appointment of Walter B. Slocombe as a member of the Commission on the Intelligence
Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction.
July 15
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with
the National Security Council. Later, he met with Secretary of State
Colin L. Powell and then with the National
Infrastructure Advisory Council.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick
Cheney. He then met with Secretary of Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld. Later, in the Oval
Office, he met with President Natsagiyn Bagabandi of Mongolia.
Later in the afternoon, in an Oval Office ceremony, the President
received diplomatic credentials from Ambassadors Roberto
Abdenur of Brazil, Bernardo Sande of Malawi, Daouda Diabate
of Cote d'Ivoire, Charles A. Minor of
Liberia, Leonard Njogu Ngaithe of
Kenya, George A. Obiozor of Nigeria,
Tijani Ould Kerim of Mauritania, Kasit
Piromya of Thailand, and Gordon
Shirley of Jamaica.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the 2004 Olympic games
in Athens, Greece:
President George Bush (head of
delegation);
Barbara Bush;
Thomas Miller;
Barbara P. Bush;
Jenna Bush;
Chris Evert;
Alex Spanos; and
Faye Spanos.
July 16
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Tampa, FL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
Corps volunteer Lan Pham.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Beckley, WV, where, upon
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Susan Landis. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate B. Lynn Pascoe to be Ambassador to Indonesia.
The President announced his intention to designate Daniel B.
Levin as Acting Assistant Attorney General,
Office of Legal Counsel, at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his designation of Timothy S.
Bitsberger as Acting Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury (Financial Markets).
The President declared a major disaster in New Jersey and ordered
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
struck by severe storms and flooding beginning July 12 and continuing.
July 17
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
July 19
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
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In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Iraqi women
and wounded U.S. military personnel. Later, on the South Lawn, the
President participated in a photo opportunity with Buddy Rice, winner of the 2004 Indianapolis 500, and his
championship team.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
Adrian Nastase of Romania to the White House
on July 21.
July 20
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
breakfast with economic advisers. Later, he had separate meetings with
Secretary of State Colin L. Powell and
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Cedar Rapids, IA. In the
afternoon, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Dean H.
Gesme, Sr.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to St. Charles, MO,
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Daffney
Moore.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Lloyd O.
Pierson to be Assistant Administrator of
the U.S. Agency for International Development (Bureau of Africa).
The President announced his intention to nominate Lloyd O.
Pierson to be a member of the Board of
Directors of the African Development Foundation.
The President announced his intention to designate C.W. Bill
Young as the President's Personal
Representative at the Farnborough International Aerospace and Defense
Exhibition and Air Show July 19-25 in Farnborough, England.
The President declared a major disaster in South Dakota and ordered
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
struck by severe storms and flooding on May 28 and continuing.
July 21
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
the Oval Office, he participated in a photo opportunity with Apollo 11
astronauts Michael Collins, Neil
Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the
Apollo 11 Moon landing.
In the afternoon, on the steps of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive
Office Building, the President participated in a photo opportunity with
White House summer interns.
July 22
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
Minister Ayad Allawi of the Iraqi Interim
Government to discuss counterterrorism efforts in Iraq and Iraqi
national elections to be held in January 2005. Later, he had an
intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with
Chairman Thomas H. Kean and Vice Chairman Lee
H. Hamilton of the National Commission on
Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission) to discuss
recommendations in the Commission's report, which was released that day.
Later, in the Roosevelt Room, the President participated in a signing
ceremony for the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a
signing ceremony for Executive Order 13347--Individuals With
Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Glenview, IL, where,
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Nicolette
Meier. He then toured the Northeastern
Illinois Public Safety Training Academy. Later, he traveled to Winnetka,
IL, where he attended a Victory 2004 dinner at a private residence.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Karen Alderman
Harbert to be Assistant Secretary of
Energy for International Affairs and Domestic Policy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gregory Franklin
Jenner to be Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury for Tax Policy.
The President announced his intention to designate Sharon Brown-
Hruska as Acting Chairman of the
Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sharon Brown-
Hruska to be a Commissioner of the
Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Hector E.
Morales to be U.S. Executive Director of
the Inter-American Development Bank.
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The President announced his intention to nominate Anna Escobedo
Cabral to be Treasurer of the United
States.
The President announced his intention to designate John S. Shaw as Acting Assistant Secretary of Energy for
Environment, Safety, and Health.
The President announced his intention to nominate John S. Shaw to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environment,
Safety, and Health.
The President announced his intention to nominate James S.
Simpson to be a member of the Advisory
Board of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jane Dee Hull to be a U.S. Representative to the 59th Session of
the General Assembly of the United Nations.
The President announced his intention to nominate Yousif B.
Ghafari to be a U.S. Alternate
Representative to the 59th Session of the General Assembly of the United
Nations.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to the
Federated States of Micronesia impacted by Typhoon Sudal on April 8-14,
by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for public
restoration work in the State of Yap.
July 23
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings. Later,
he traveled to Detroit, MI, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
Corps volunteer Eric Rasmussen.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Crawford, TX, where he
participated in a Victory 2004 event at a private residence and then
went to the Bush Ranch.
July 24
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
July 25
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with cyclist
Lance Armstrong to congratulate him on
winning a record sixth straight Tour de France earlier in the day.
July 26
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and then
participated in a video conference with the National Security Council.
Later, he participated in a video conference with the following
individuals to discuss implementation of recommendations of the National
Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11
Commission):
White House Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card, Jr.;
Vice President Dick Cheney;
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld;
Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge;
Attorney General John Ashcroft;
Office of Management and Budget Director Joshua B. Bolten;
Deputy Secretary of State Richard L. Armitage;
Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert S. Mueller
III;
White House Deputy Chief of Staff (Policy) Harriet E. Miers;
National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice;
Homeland Security Adviser Frances F. Townsend;
Deputy National Security Adviser Steven J. Hadley;
Counsel to the President Alberto R. Gonzales; and
Acting Central Intelligence Agency Director John E.
McLaughlin.
The President announced his intention to name Kenneth Rapuano as Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland
Security.
July 27
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Raymond F.
DuBois to be Deputy Under Secretary of
Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
members of the Presidential delegation to Warsaw, Poland, to attend
events in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising:
Colin L. Powell (head of delegation);
Victor Ashe;
Edward Derwinski;
Richard M. Daley;
Adam Cardinal Maida;
Ronald S. Lauder; and
Chester Partyka.
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July 28
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
a video conference with White House Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card,
Jr., Vice President Dick Cheney, and other members of the President's task force on
implementation of recommendations of the 9/11 Commission.
Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
to discuss the Prince's meeting with Secretary of State Colin L.
Powell earlier in the day, the situation in
Iraq, and counterterrorism efforts in Saudi Arabia.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
Marek Belka of Poland to the White House on
August 9.
July 29
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a
video conference with members of his task force on implementation of
recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. Later, he participated in a
television interview with Phillip ``Dr. Phil'' C. McGraw for later broadcast. He then participated in
an interview with Field & Stream magazine.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared a major disaster in Guam and ordered Federal aid
to supplement territory and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
high winds, flooding, and mudslides as a result of Tropical Storm
Tingting on June 26-29.
The President declared a major disaster in the Northern Mariana Islands
and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery
efforts in the area struck by flooding, high surf, high winds, and wind-
driven rain associated with Typhoon Tingting on June 27-29.
July 30
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Springfield, MO, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
Freedom Corps volunteer Charlie Graas.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Grand Rapids, MI, where,
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Cal
Steele.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Cleveland, OH, where,
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Julia
Singer.
In the evening, the President traveled to Kirtland Hills, OH, where, at
a private residence, he made remarks at a Victory 2004 dinner. Later, he
returned to Cleveland, OH.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Albert A. Frink,
Jr., as an Assistant Secretary for
Commerce (Manufacturing and Services).
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Paul
Jones as a member of the Internal Revenue Service
Oversight Board.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Jonathan W.
Dudas as Under Secretary of Commerce for
Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Enrique J.
Sosa as a member of the Reform Board
(Amtrak).
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Richard Kenneth
Wagner as a member of the National
Institute for Literacy Advisory Board.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Stephen L.
Johnson as Deputy Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Carin M.
Barth as Chief Financial Officer of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Gary Lee
Visscher as a member of the Chemical Safety
and Hazard Investigation Board.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Ricardo H.
Hinojosa as Chairman of the U.S.
Sentencing Commission.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Susan Johnson
Grant as Chief Financial Officer of the
Department of Energy.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint James R.
Kunder as an Assistant Administrator of the
U.S. Agency for International Development (Bureau for Asia and the Near
East).
The President announced his intention to recess appoint John D.
Rood as Ambassador to the Bahamas.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Charles Graves
Untermeyer as Ambassador to Qatar.
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The President announced his intention to recess appoint Aldona Wos as Ambassador to Estonia.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Scott Kevin
Walker as a member of the Advisory Board of
the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Roger W.
Wallace as a member of the Board of
Directors of the Inter-American Foundation and, upon appointment, to
designate him as Chairman.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Nadine
Hogan as a member of the Board of Directors of
the Inter-American Foundation and, upon appointment, to designate her as
Vice Chairman.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Jack
Vaughn as a member of the Board of Directors of
the Inter-American Foundation.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Deborah P.
Majoras as a Commissioner of the Federal
Trade Commission and, upon appointment, to designate her as Chairman.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Jon D.
Leibowitz as a Commissioner of the Federal
Trade Commission.
July 31
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Canton, OH.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Cambridge, OH. Later, he
traveled to Triadelphia, WV.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Pittsburgh, PA.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
August 2
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone
conversation with Prime Minister Pedro Santana Lopes of Portugal to congratulate him on taking office and to
discuss counterterrorism efforts. He then had an intelligence briefing
and met with the Homeland Security Council.
Later in the morning, in the Cabinet Room, the President had a Cabinet
meeting.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President and Mrs. Bush
participated in an interview with Redbook magazine. Later, he met with
Secretary of State Colin L. Powell.
August 3
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Dallas, TX, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
Corps volunteer Larry Hawkins.
In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President participated in
a Victory 2004 luncheon. Later, he traveled to the Bush Ranch in
Crawford, TX.
The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms and flooding on May 13-June 17.
The President declared a major disaster in Kansas and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes beginning on June 12 and
continuing.
August 4
In the morning, the President traveled to Moline, IL. While en route
aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence briefing. Upon arrival at
the Quad City International Airport, he met with USA Freedom Corps
volunteer Peggy Schaefer. He then traveled to
Davenport, IA.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Minneapolis, MN, where, upon
arrival at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, he met with
USA Freedom Corps volunteer Bryan Comstock.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Le Sueur, MN, where he
toured the Katzenmeyer family farm. Later, he traveled to Mankato, MN.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
August 5
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Columbus, OH, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, he met
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jack Lehr.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Saginaw, MI, where,
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Charlie
Wargel.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
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August 6
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Stratham, NH, arriving in the afternoon.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Kennebunkport, ME.
The President declared a major disaster in Kentucky and ordered Federal
aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area
struck by severe storms and flooding on July 13-15.
The President declared a major disaster in West Virginia and ordered
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
struck by severe storms, flooding, and landslides beginning on July 22
and continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania and ordered
Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the
area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on August 1 and
continuing.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following
individuals as members of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts, Advisory Committee on the Arts:
Joy Bollinger;
Sandra S. Brock;
Jennifer Compton Corton;
Peter Cummings;
Judith Waite Freeman;
Janet Hendren;
Christine Hughes;
Mark B. Hutton;
Mary Joann Jundt;
Kathy Kelly;
Deanna Kirchman;
William Lamb;
Sandra K. Meyers;
Gary Michael;
Mary Mohs;
William D. Mounger;
Oscar Persons;
Kay Phillips;
Jean Rolles;
Fred Sands;
Masako H. Shinn; and
Susan W. Simons.
August 7
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush attended the wedding of
their nephew George Prescott Bush at St.
Ann's Episcopal Church.
August 8
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
DC.
August 9
In the morning, in the President's private dining room, the President
had breakfast with Vice President Dick Cheney.
He then had an intelligence briefing. Later, in Room 350 of the Dwight
D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he met with the President's
Management Council and received a report on the President's Management
Agenda.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Annandale, VA. Later, he
returned to Washington, DC.
In the evening, the President had dinner with Representative Porter J.
Goss of Florida and White House Chief of
Staff Andrew H. Card, Jr., to discuss
the President's nomination of Representative Goss to be Director of the
Central Intelligence Agency.
The President announced his intention to appoint Robert Oberndoerfer
Harris, Donna McLean, and Peter W. Tredick as
members of the Presidential Emergency Board No. 238.
The President announced his intention to accord the personal rank of
Ambassador to Lisa Guillermin Gable
during her performance of duties as Commissioner General of the U.S.
Exhibition at the Universal Exposition in Aichi, Japan, March 25-
September 25, 2005.
August 10
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Pensacola, FL.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Niceville, FL. Later, he
traveled to Panama City, FL.
In the evening, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
TX.
August 11
In the morning, the President took Senator John McCain of Arizona, who traveled with the President from
Florida, on a tour of the Bush Ranch.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Albuquerque, NM, where, upon
arrival, he met
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with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Tom Hesch. Later,
he participated in an interview with representatives of regional media.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Phoenix, AZ, where,
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Lucia Haas.
August 12
In the morning, the President had a briefing on Tropical Storm Bonnie
and Hurricane Charley. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Las Vegas, NV, where,
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Mike
Peschl. Later, he toured the United Brotherhood
of Carpenters and Joiners of America International Training Facility.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Los Angeles, CA, where, upon
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Lynn Brennan. He and Mrs. Bush then traveled to Bel Air, CA.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Los
Angeles where they participated in an interview with Larry King of CNN
for later broadcast.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Santa Monica,
CA. Later, they returned to Los Angeles.
August 13
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a
briefing on Hurricane Charley. Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to
Portland, OR, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, the President met
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Chris Dudley.
Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to Beaverton, OR.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Seattle, WA, where,
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jeanne
Robertson. He then toured the Boeing
Delivery Center.
In the evening, the President traveled to Medina, WA, where he attended
a Victory 2004 dinner at a private residence. Later, he traveled to
Redmond, WA.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of
Leonel Fernandez as President of the
Dominican Republic on August 16:
Ann M. Veneman (head of delegation);
Hans H. Hertell;
Anna Cablik;
Sergio Pino; and
Raul R. Romero.
The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas struck
by Tropical Storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley beginning on August 11
and continuing.
August 14
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Sioux
City, IA, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom
Corps volunteer Marj Kamrath.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to
Washington, DC.
August 15
In the morning, the President traveled to Fort Myers, FL, and then took
a helicopter tour of the area damaged by Hurricane Charley on August 13.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Punta Gorda, FL, where
he met with public safety personnel at the Charlotte County Emergency
Operations Center and toured the area damaged by Hurricane Charley.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
August 16
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
traveled to Cincinnati, OH, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
Corps volunteer Alexandra Amend. Later, he
toured the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Traverse City, MI, where,
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Sheila
Blonshine.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following
individuals as members of the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board:
B. John Garrick;
William Howard Arnold;
Daryl Busch;
George Milton Hornberger;
Andrew C. Kadak;
Ali Mosleh; and
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Henry Petroski.
The President announced his intention to designate W. Ronald
Evans as a member of the Board of Directors
of the National Capital Revitalization Corporation.
The President announced his intention to nominate D. Michael
Rappoport to be a member of the Board
of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in
National Environmental Policy Foundation.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to Florida,
impacted by Tropical Storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley beginning August
11 and continuing, by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal
funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures.
August 17
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings. He
then had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Silvio
Berlusconi of Italy to discuss the
situation in Iraq. Later, he met with the National Security Council.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Ridley Park, PA, where, upon
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Tom Shaffer. Later, he toured the Boeing Co.'s Ridley Park plant.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Hedgesville, WV,
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Marge
Ruth.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
August 18
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
traveled to Chippewa Falls, WI. While en route aboard Air Force One, he
participated in an interview with Newsweek. Upon arrival in Chippewa
Falls, he began a bus tour.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to River Falls, WI, and then to
Hudson, WI. Later, he traveled to St. Paul, MN, where he concluded his
bus tour.
In the evening, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
TX.
August 19
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
August 20
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
a telephone conversation with Secretary of Defense Donald H.
Rumsfeld to discuss the situation in Iraq
and other issues. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Under
Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response
Mike Brown to discuss recovery efforts in Florida
in response to Hurricane Charley.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of
Martin Torrijos Espino as President
of Panama on September 1:
Colin L. Powell (head of delegation);
Linda Watt;
Cesar B. Cabrera;
Rod Carew; and
Francis Rooney.
August 21
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
August 23
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
President Vladimir Putin of Russia to discuss
the situations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, and Georgia, counterterrorism
efforts, and other issues. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President met with Vice President Dick
Cheney, Secretary of Defense Donald H.
Rumsfeld, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers, USAF, National
Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, and
other members of his defense team to discuss defense priorities.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with members of his defense
team.
August 24
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
August 25
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
a briefing on the crash of two passenger jets in Russia on August 24.
Later, he had a briefing on recovery efforts in Florida in response to
Hurricane Charley.
Later in the morning, the President had a briefing on the report of the
Independent Panel
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To Review Department of Defense Detention Operations, which was issued
August 24.
August 26
In the morning, the President traveled to Las Cruces, NM. While en route
aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence briefing. He then
participated in an interview with USA Today. He also had a telephone
conversation with Senator John McCain of Arizona
to discuss campaign finance reform issues, including advertisements by
organizations described in Section 527 of the Tax Code. Upon arrival in
Las Cruces, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Frank
Ontiveros.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Farmington, NM, where,
upon arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer
Rod Conover. He then traveled to Albuquerque,
NM, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Bernice
Young.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
August 27
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
Minister Mikulas Dzurinda of Slovakia to
express his best wishes on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the Slovak
national uprising against the Nazis and to discuss efforts to support
freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Later in the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later,
he participated in an interview with U.S. News and World Report.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Miami, FL.
Later, at the City of Miami Fire Station Number Two, with Gov. Jeb
Bush and Representative C.W. Bill Young of Florida, they participated in a briefing by Under
Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response Mike Brown on recovery efforts in Florida in response to Tropical
Storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared a major disaster in Nevada and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
a wildland fire on July 14-27.
The President declared a major disaster in the Northern Mariana Islands
and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery
efforts in the area struck by flooding, high surf, storm surge, and high
winds as a result of Super Typhoon Chaba beginning on August 21 and
continuing.
August 28
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Dayton, OH, where he began a bus tour. He then traveled to
Troy, OH.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Lima, OH. Later, he traveled
to Perrysburg, OH. While en route aboard the bus, he participated in an
interview with Matt Lauer of NBC's ``Today'' show
for later broadcast.
In the evening, the President traveled to Toledo, OH, where he concluded
his bus tour. He then returned to Washington, DC.
August 29
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Wheeling, WV. Later, he
returned to Washington, DC.
August 30
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Manchester, NH, where,
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Julie Dube. He then traveled to Nashua, NH. Later, he participated
in an interview with WMUR-TV.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush
traveled to Detroit, MI, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
Corps volunteer Annie Kaigler. He then
traveled to Taylor, MI.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush
traveled to Dearborn, MI.
August 31
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Nashville, TN, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
Corps volunteer Andrea Martin.