    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [July 1, 2008]
    [Pages 1583-1614]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Appendix A / Administration of George W. Bush, 2008-2009

    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. He then
    traveled to Jackson, MS, arriving in the afternoon. Upon arrival, he met
    with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Cameron Fox and
    military personnel and their families.
    Later in the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a
    Mississippi Victory Committee and Senator Roger Wicker fundraiser luncheon. Later, he traveled to North Little
    Rock, AR, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer
    Robbie Powell.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Little Rock, AR,
    where, at a private residence, he attended an Arkansas Victory 2008
    reception. While leaving Little Rock, he stopped to meet individuals
    attending a birthday party for 7-year-old Marby Meadors.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert
    Hastings to be Assistant Secretary of
    Defense (Public Affairs).
    The President announced his intention to designate Gordon S.
    Heddell as Acting Inspector General of the
    U.S. Department of Defense.

    July 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in separate interviews with
    foreign print and television journalists. Later, he had a telephone
    conversation with President Alvaro Uribe Velez of Colombia to congratulate him on the rescue of 15
    hostages from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

    July 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Situation Room, he had a video teleconference with Prime Minister
    Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq. He then traveled to
    the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.
    Later in the morning, at the National Naval Medical Center, the
    President participated in an interview with Mike Emanuel of FOX News. He then visited with wounded U.S. military
    personnel and presented Purple Heart medals to servicemembers.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani of Pakistan
    to the White House on July 28.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will travel
    to South Korea, Thailand, and China in August.

    July 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Charlottesville, VA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
    Freedom Corps volunteer Devy Goradia. He then
    toured Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    July 5

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Chitose,
    Japan, arriving the following afternoon.

    July 6

    In the afternoon, upon arrival at New Chitose Airport, the President and
    Mrs. Bush participated in an arrival ceremony. They then traveled to the
    Windsor Hotel Toya Resort and Spa in Toyako, Japan.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in a social
    dinner with Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda and his
    wife Kiyoko.

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    July 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in a working lunch and
    photo opportunity with Group of Eight (G-8) leaders and Africa outreach
    representatives. Later, he participated in a meeting with G-8 leaders
    and Africa outreach representatives.
    In the evening, the President met with Junior 8 student leaders. Then,
    he and Mrs. Bush attended entertainment and a social dinner with G-8
    leaders and their spouses.

    July 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    participated in a G-8 summit meeting.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in the G-8 summit official
    photograph. He then participated in a working lunch and meeting with G-8
    leaders.
    In the evening, the President participated in a working dinner with G-8
    leaders.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of Tanzania to
    the White House on August 29.

    July 9

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    participated in a working breakfast with G-8 leaders and outreach
    country representatives. He then participated in a meeting with the
    leaders of major world economies.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in a photo opportunity with
    the leaders of major world economies. He then participated in a working
    lunch with G-8 leaders and outreach country representatives.
    Later in the afternoon, the President met with President Lee Myung-
    bak of South Korea. He and Mrs. Bush then
    returned to Washington, DC, crossing the international dateline and
    arriving in the afternoon.
    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 from May 22 to June 16.
    The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding from June 3 to 20.
    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 from June 2 to 12.

    July 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Anthony W. Ryan to be Under Secretary of the Treasury (Domestic
    Finance) and that he has designated him as Acting Under Secretary of the
    Treasury (Domestic Finance).
    The President announced that he has nominated Ruth Y. Goldway to be Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory
    Commission.
    The President announced that he has nominated Joyce Lee Malcolm and Robert L. Paquette to be members of the National Council on the Humanities.
    The President announced that he has nominated Clifford D. May to be a member of the Broadcasting Board of
    Governors.

    July 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with President Abdullah Gul of Turkey to express his condolences for the deaths
    of Turkish police officers who were killed while defending the U.S.
    Consulate in Istanbul against a terrorist attack on July 9 and to
    discuss Turkey's role in Iraq. He then had a telephone conversation with
    President Khalifa bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan of the United Arab Emirates to thank him for the
    country's cancellation of Iraq's debt and for reopening their Embassy in
    Iraq and appointing an Ambassador to Iraq.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David,
    MD.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim
    Thaci of Kosovo to the White House on July 21.
    The President announced that he has named Ryan Bounds as Special Assistant to the President for Domestic
    Policy.
    The President announced that he has named Ashok M. Pinto as Associate Counsel to the President.

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    The President announced that he has named Bridget Sheedy as Special Assistant to the President for White House
    Management.

    July 12

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    July 13

    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.

    July 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the home of
    former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow in
    Alexandria, VA, where they met with Tony's family and expressed their
    condolences for Tony's death on July 12. They then returned to
    Washington, DC.
    During the day, the President met with Special Envoy to Sudan Richard S.
    Williamson.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso to the White
    House on July 16.
    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 from June 6 to 13.

    July 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a
    photo opportunity with the 2008 MATHCOUNTS National Competition Award
    recipients.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas J.
    Madison to be Administrator of the Federal
    Highway Administration at the Department of Transportation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate David Reid
    Murtaugh to be Deputy Director for State,
    Local, and Tribal Affairs in the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Beverly Allen, Donald H. Dyal, and
    Jeffrey B. Rudman to be members of the
    National Museum and Library Services Board.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Ronald R. Hall, David B. Jones, and
    James Lorand Matory as members of the
    Cultural Property Advisory Committee.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers
    Compliance Board:

        Edward H. Gee;
        Phillip D. Jenkins;
        Nancy Ann Starnes; and
        Hans A. Van Winkle.

    The President declared a major disaster in Vermont and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding from June 14 to 17.

    July 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, in the State Dining Room, the President and Mrs. Bush
    hosted a social dinner in honor of Major League Baseball. Later, in the
    Rose Garden, they attended a performance by entertainer Kenny
    Chesney.

    July 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a video teleconference with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Redding, CA, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteers and Boy Scouts Mark
    Hendrick, Jake Wellman, and Alex Braden. Then, at the
    U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Headquarters, he
    participated in a briefing on wildfire damage and firefighting efforts.
    Later, he traveled to Napa, CA.
    In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a
    Republican National Committee dinner. Later, he traveled to Tucson, AZ.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John A. Simon to be U.S. Representative to the African Union with
    the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

    July 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at a
    private residence, he attended a Tim Bee for
    Congress and Arizona Trust reception. He then traveled to Davis-Monthan
    Air Base, where he met with

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    USA Freedom Corps volunteer Mary Frances Ward.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Houston, TX, arriving in
    the afternoon.
    Later in the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended
    an Olson for Congress and Texas Victory Committee
    reception. He then traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, arriving
    in the evening.
    The President declared a major disaster in Nebraska and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding on June 27.

    July 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    July 20

    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.

    July 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in a photo opportunity with Catharine
    Aboulhouda, the 2008 March of Dimes
    national ambassador. Then, in the Library, he participated in an
    interview for a television tribute to Rev. William F. Graham,
    Jr.

    July 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Marietta, GA, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Sherri Goggin. He then traveled to Atlanta, GA, where, at a private
    residence, he attended a Goddard-Georgia
    Victory Committee reception. Later, he returned to Washington, DC,
    arriving in the evening.

    July 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in a bill signing ceremony for H.R.
    3403, the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008. He
    then dropped by a meeting between National Security Adviser Stephen J.
    Hadley and Minister of Defense Juan Manuel
    Santos Calderon of Colombia.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Arlington, VA, where, at the
    Pentagon, he participated in Defense Department briefings. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC. Then, in the East Room, he participated in a
    photo opportunity with the 2008 Boys and Girls Nation delegates.
    Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated
    in a signing ceremony for a Presidential proclamation in honor of the
    60th anniversary of the integration of the U.S. Armed Forces. He then
    attended a reception for Deputy Chief of Staff Joe Hagin.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to attend the closing ceremony of
    the Olympic Games in Beijing, China, on August 24:

        Condoleezza Rice (head of delegation);
        Elaine L. Chao;
        Michael O. Leavitt;
        Clark T. Randt, Jr.;
        Karen P. Hughes;
        Peter V. Ueberroth; and
        Michelle Kwan.

    The President announced his intention to nominate Ambrose L.
    Schwallie to be a member of the Defense
    Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Maria Cino to be a member of the Overseas Private Investment
    Corporation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Mark J.
    Gerencser and David H. McIntyre to be members of the National Security Education
    Board.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Arctic Research Commission:

        Michele Longo Eder;
        Helvi K. Sandvik;
        Virgil L. Sharpton;
        Charles J. Vorosmarty; and
        Warren M. Zapol.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Mark R. Dybul as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow
    Wilson International Center for Scholars.

    July 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India. Later, at the Ronald Reagan Building

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    and International Trade Center, he met with democracy activists.
    In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President participated in a
    photo opportunity with National and State Future Farmers of America
    Organization officers.
    The President declared a major disaster in Texas and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Hurricane Dolly beginning on July 22 and continuing.

    July 25

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Peoria, IL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Roy Storey.
    In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a
    Schock for Congress and Congressional Trust
    2008 reception. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

    July 26

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    July 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Prime Minister Syed
    Yousuf Raza Gilani of Pakistan.
    Later, in the East Room, he participated in a photo opportunity with
    members of the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program. Then, in the
    Oval Office, he participated in an interview with John Chettle for his forthcoming book on what Presidents read and why
    it matters.

    July 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he and Mrs. Bush participated in a bill signing
    ceremony for H.R. 1553, the Caroline Price Walker Conquer Childhood
    Cancer Act of 2008.
    During the day, the President met with Chinese human rights activists
    Bob Fu, Sasha Gong, Ciping
    Huang, Rebiya Kadeer,
    Wei Jingsheng, Harry Wu,
    and interpreter Alim Seytoff. Later, he dropped
    by a meeting between National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi of China.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Cleveland, OH, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Linda
    Campbell. Later, he traveled to Euclid, OH,
    where he toured Lincoln Electric Company. He then traveled to Gates
    Mills, OH, where, at a private residence, he attended a Congressional
    Trust 2008 reception.
    In the evening, the President stopped by the home of Gates Mills, OH,
    resident Ruth E. Harris to wish her a happy
    91st birthday. He then returned to Washington, DC. While en route aboard
    Air Force One, he participated in a bill signing ceremony for S. 2766,
    the Clean Boating Act of 2008.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Patrick W.
    Dunne to be Under Secretary for Benefits at
    the Department of Veterans Affairs.
    The President announced his intention to nominate James A. Slutz to be Assistant Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy)
    and to designate him as Acting.
    The President announced his intention to appoint B. Jackson
    Miller, Dana M. Muir, and John J. Szczur as members
    of the Advisory Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

    July 30

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    July 31

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the
    East Room, he participated in a photo opportunity with recipients of the
    Scouts in Action Commendation and the families of Boy Scouts who where
    killed during the June 11 tornado in Little Sioux, IA. Later, he
    traveled to Lewisburg, WV, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Jackie Goodall.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to White Sulphur Springs,
    WV. Later, he traveled to the Bush family home in Kennebunkport, ME,
    arriving in the afternoon.
    The White House announced that the President, Mrs. Bush, and their
    daughter Barbara will attend the opening
    ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing, China, on August 8 along with
    the following members of the Presidential delegation:

        George H.W. Bush;
        Clark T. Randt, Jr., and
            Sarah Talcott Randt;
        Marvin and Margaret Bush;

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        Dorothy Bush Koch;
        Roland and Lois Betts; and
        Brad Freeman.

    The President announced his intention to nominate Gineen Bresso
    Beach to be a Commissioner of the
    Election Assistance Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Eileen
    Johnson, Robert C. O'Brien, and James W. Willis as members
    of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Michael L.
    Cromartie and Leonard A. Leo as members of the U.S. Commission on International
    Religious Freedom.
    The President announced his intention to designate Cheryl Ann
    Oldham as Acting Assistant Secretary for
    Postsecondary Education at the Department of Education.
    The President announced his intention to designate Katharine Lee
    Reid as Chairman of the Cultural Property
    Advisory Committee.
    The President declared a major disaster in Idaho and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    flooding from May 15 to June 9.

    August 1

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The President announced that he has nominated Michael W. Hager to be Director of the Office of Personnel
    Management and that he intends to designate him as Acting.
    The President announced that he has nominated Deborah Hersman to be a member of the National Transportation Safety
    Board.
    The President announced that he has nominated Gregori Lebedev to be U.S. Representative to the United Nations for
    U.N. Management and Reform, with the rank of Ambassador, and Alternate
    U.S. Representative to the Sessions of the United Nations General
    Assembly.
    The President announced that he has nominated Sung Y. Kim to be accorded the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of
    service as Special Envoy for the Six-Party Talks.

    August 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with President Luiz Inacio Lula da
    Silva of Brazil to discuss the
    recent World Trade Organization Doha round negotiations in Geneva,
    Switzerland.

    August 3

    In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD. Later, he
    welcomed and met with Ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister Muhammad Bin
    Rashid Al Maktum of the United
    Arab Emirates.

    August 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister Muhammad Bin Rashid Al
    Maktum of the United Arab
    Emirates.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Andrews Air Force Base, MD,
    where he was joined by Mrs. Bush. They then traveled to Eielson Air
    Force Base, AK. While en route aboard Air Force One, he participated in
    an interview with Michael Abramowitz of
    the Washington Post.
    Later in the afternoon, upon arrival at Eielson Air Force Base, the
    President met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Caroline White. He and
    Mrs. Bush then greeted and participated in photo opportunities with U.S.
    military personnel. Later, he met with the family of a soldier killed in
    the war on terror.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Seoul, South
    Korea, crossing the international dateline and arriving the following
    evening.

    August 5

    In the morning, aboard Air Force One, the President had an intelligence
    briefing.
    In the evening, upon arrival at Seoul Air Base, South Korea, the
    President and Mrs. Bush participated in an arrival ceremony. They then
    traveled to the Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Mark V.
    Rosenker as Vice Chairman of the National
    Transportation Safety Board.

    August 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to the U.S. Embassy, where they met with Embassy
    staff and their families. They then traveled to the Blue House
    Presidential residence, where, in the Grand Garden, they participated in
    an arrival ceremony with President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea and his wife Kim Yoon-ok.

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    Later in the morning, at the Spring House, the President and Mrs. Bush
    had tea and participated in a social lunch with President Lee and his wife Kim Yoon-ok.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to U.S. Army
    Garrison--Yongsan. Later, they traveled to Bangkok, Thailand, arriving
    in the evening.
    Later in the evening, the President traveled to the Government House,
    where he participated in a working dinner with Prime Minister Samak
    Sundaravej of Thailand. Later, he traveled
    to the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, where he was joined by Mrs. Bush.

    August 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Later, he
    toured the Human Development Foundation--Mercy Centre.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to the U.S. Ambassador's
    residence, where he participated in a briefing on Cyclone Nargis
    disaster relief efforts in Burma. Later, he traveled to Don Muang Royal
    Thai Air Force Base, where he was joined by Mrs. Bush. They then
    traveled to Beijing, China, arriving in the evening.
    Later in the evening, upon arrival in Beijing, the President and Mrs.
    Bush traveled to the Westin Beijing Chaoyang hotel.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to Asuncion, Paraguay, to attend
    the inauguration of President Fernando Armindo Lugo Mendez on August 15:

        Carlos M. Gutierrez (head of
            delegation);
        Liliana Ayalde;
        Robert A. Mosbacher, Jr.; and
        Daniel W. Fisk.

    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to Santo Domingo, Dominican
    Republic, to attend the inauguration of President Leonel Fernandez
    Reyna on August 16:

        Robert J. Portman (head of
            delegation);
        P. Robert Fannin;
        Julio Franco;
        Kathi Koll; and
        Omar Minaya.

    The President announced that he has named Brian Cossiboom as Special Assistant to the President for Presidential
    Personnel.
    The President announced that he has named J. Keith Ausbrook as Special Assistant to the President and Executive
    Secretary on the Homeland Security Council staff.

    August 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Mrs.
    Bush then traveled to the U.S. Embassy, where they met with Embassy
    staff and their families. Later, they traveled to the Great Hall of the
    People.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush attended a social
    reception and lunch hosted by President Hu Jintao
    of China and his wife Liu Yongqing. During the
    reception, he met with Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to discuss the situation in Georgia.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Fencing Hall,
    where they met with International Olympic Committee President Jacques
    Rogge. Later, they traveled to National
    Stadium, where they attended the opening ceremony of the 2008 summer
    Olympic Games. During the ceremony, he met again with Prime Minister
    Putin to discuss the situation in Georgia.
    Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the Westin
    Beijing Chaoyang hotel, where he met with Secretary of State Condoleezza
    Rice and National Security Adviser Stephen
    J. Hadley to discuss the situation in
    Georgia.

    August 9

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was then
    briefed by Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Principal Deputy Assistant
    Secretary of State James F. Jeffrey and
    National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley on the situation in Georgia. Later, he traveled to the
    Chaoyang Park Olympic beach volleyball venue, where he attended a U.S.
    men's and women's Olympic beach volleyball teams practice.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to the Fengtai Olympic
    softball field, where he attended a U.S. Olympic softball team practice.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to the Westin Beijing Chaoyang
    hotel. Later, he

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    and Mrs. Bush traveled to the U.S. Ambassador's residence, where they
    attended a reception with chief executive officer sponsors of the 2008
    U.S. summer Olympic team. They then returned to the Westin hotel.
    In the evening, the President had separate telephone conversations with
    President Dmitry A. Medvedev of Russia
    and President Mikheil Saakashvili of
    Georgia to discuss the situation in Georgia. He and Mrs. Bush then
    traveled to the Wukesong Culture and Sports Center basketball gymnasium,
    where they attended the U.S. women's Olympic basketball game against the
    Czech Republic. Later, they returned to the Westin hotel.

    August 10

    In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Beijing
    Kuanjie Protestant Christian Church. Later, they traveled to the
    National Aquatics Center, where they attended various men's and women's
    Olympic swimming events.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the
    Zhongnanhai compound, where they participated in a social lunch with
    President Hu Jintao of China and his wife Liu
    Yongqing. Later, they returned to the Westin
    Beijing Chaoyang hotel.
    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Nicolas Sarkozy of France, in his
    capacity as President of the European Council, to discuss the situation
    in Georgia.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the U.S.
    Ambassador's residence, where they had dinner. Later, they traveled to
    the Wukesong Culture and Sports Center basketball gymnasium, where they
    attended the U.S. men's Olympic basketball game against China. They then
    returned to the Westin hotel.

    August 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to the International Broadcasting Center. Later, he traveled to
    the National Aquatics Center, where he was joined by Mrs. Bush.
    Later in the morning, the President met with members of the U.S. Olympic
    swim team. He and Mrs. Bush then attended various men's and women's
    Olympic swimming events. Later, they returned to the Westin Beijing
    Chaoyang hotel.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Wukesong
    Culture and Sports Center baseball stadium, where they attended a
    practice game between the U.S. and Chinese Olympic baseball teams.
    Later, they returned to Washington, DC, crossing the international
    dateline. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone
    conversations with Prime Minister Gordon Brown
    of the United Kingdom, President Valdas Adamkus of Lithuania, and President Lech Kaczynski of Poland to discuss the situation in Georgia.
    Later in the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President met with
    the National Security Council to discuss the situation in Georgia.
    In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia
    to discuss the situation in Georgia.
    The President declared a major disaster in New Hampshire and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding on July 24.

    August 12

    In the morning, National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley updated the President on the situation in Georgia.
    He then had a telephone conversation with Secretary of State Condoleezza
    Rice. Later, he had an intelligence
    briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations
    with Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of
    Italy and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany
    to discuss the situation in Georgia.
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the National
    Board for Education Sciences:

        Elizabeth Ann Bryan;
        Robert C. Granger;
        Caroline M. Hoxby;
        Douglas J. Besharov;
        Lynn S. Fuchs;
        Paul E. Peterson;
        John L. Winn; and
        Patrick J. Wolf.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Elsa A. Murano as a member of the Board for International Food and
    Agricultural Development.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of

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    the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation:

        Jean N. Case (and, upon appointment, to
            redesignate her Chair);
        Raymond G. Chambers;
        Bo Derek;
        Evern Cooper Epps;
        Janine L. Gauntt;
        Kasey K. Kahne;
        Mary Beth King;
        Mary Jo Myers;
        Michelle Nunn;
        Kelly Perdew;
        Corinne B. Roberts;
        Michael W. Smith (and, upon
            appointment, to redesignate him Vice Chair);
        Jordin Sparks;
        Wendy M. Spencer;
        Roxanne Spillett;
        Hope Taft;
        Daniel C. Wuerffel; and
        Mark G. Yudof.

    August 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with President Mikheil
    Saakashvili of Georgia and President
    Nicolas Sarkozy of France, in his capacity
    as President of the European Council, to discuss the situation in
    Georgia. Then, in Room 231 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office
    Building, he and Mrs. Bush participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for
    the Secretary of War Suite.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a
    photo opportunity with 2008 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion
    Sameer Mishra.

    August 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing, in which he
    was updated on the situation in Georgia. He then had separate telephone
    conversations with President Valdas Adamkus
    of Lithuania and President Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine to discuss the situation in Georgia. Later,
    he traveled to Central Intelligence Agency Headquarters in Langley, VA,
    where he participated in separate briefings on the war on terror and the
    situation in Georgia.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Central Intelligence
    Agency employees. He then returned to Washington, DC.
    The President declared a major disaster in New Mexico and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on July 26 and
    continuing.

    August 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a telephone conversation with President Toomas Ilves of Estonia to discuss the situation in Georgia. Later,
    he traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as U.S. Commissioners on the Commission for the Conservation
    and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and
    Central Pacific Ocean:

        Rick Gaffney;
        William H. Gibbons-Fly;
        Paul M. Krampe;
        Jane C. Luxton; and
        Peter Young.

    The President announced his intention to designate Santanu ``Sandy'' K.
    Baruah as Acting Administrator
    of the Small Business Administration.
    The President declared a major disaster in Vermont and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, a tornado, and flooding on July 18.

    August 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a
    briefing on the situation in Georgia.

    August 17

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with U.S.
    Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps to congratulate him on his performance at
    the Beijing Olympics.

    August 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a video teleconference briefing on Tropical Storm Fay with Secretary of
    Homeland Security Michael Chertoff and
    Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel.

    August 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing, in which he
    was briefed on

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    the deaths of 10 French soldiers who were killed in an ambush on August
    18 in Kabul Province, Afghanistan. He was then briefed on the situation
    in Georgia and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's meeting with NATO allies in Brussels, Belgium.
    The President announced that Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao will replace Secretary of State Condoleezza
    Rice as head of the Presidential delegation
    attending the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing, China,
    on August 24.
    The President announced his intention to nominate James X.
    Dempsey to be a member of the Privacy and
    Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
    The President announced his intention to designate James A.
    Williams as Acting Administrator of the
    General Services Administration.

    August 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Orlando, FL. He then traveled to the Orange County
    Convention Center, where he presented the President's Volunteer Service
    Award to Keela Carr, who recently walked across
    the country to thank and raise support for U.S. military personnel.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to New Orleans, LA. He then
    traveled to Jackson Barracks, headquarters for the Louisiana National
    Guard, where he toured the facilities. Later, he traveled to Gulfport,
    MS.
    In the evening, the President met with Leslee Morrow Curry and Krysten and Trevor
    Curry, wife and children of Gulfport Police
    Officer Robert J. Curry who was killed on
    August 14 in a motorcycle accident. He then returned to the Bush Ranch
    in Crawford, TX.

    August 21

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with former
    President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan to
    wish him well and thank him for his cooperation in the war on terror. He
    then had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza
    Gilani of Pakistan to express his
    condolences for the loss of life due to the terrorist attacks in Dera
    Ismail Khan on August 19 and in Wah on August 21 and to discuss the war
    on terror and U.S. economic assistance. Later, he had an intelligence
    briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President met with Counselor to the President
    Edward W. Gillespie.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Young to be a member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health
    Review Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy
    Center for the Performing Arts:

        Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.;
        Carl H. Lindner III;
        Marilyn Carlson Nelson;
        Robert F. Pence;
        David Rubenstein;
        Shirley W. Ryan; and
        Marc I. Stern.

    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation:

        John L. Berrey;
        Bill Haslam;
        Mark A. Sadd; and
        John G. Williams III.

    The President announced his intention to designate David Kelly as Acting Administrator of the National Highway Traffic
    Safety Administration at the Department of Transportation.
    The President declared an emergency in Florida and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency
    conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Fay beginning on August 18 and
    continuing.

    August 22

    In the morning, the President had a video teleconference with Secretary
    of State Condoleezza Rice to discuss her
    trip to Baghdad, Iraq. He then had a video teleconference with his
    national security advisers, who briefed him on the situation in Iraq.
    Later, he had an intelligence briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq. He
    then had a telephone conversation with President Nicolas
    Sarkozy of France to express his condolences
    for the deaths of 10 French soldiers who were killed on August 18 in
    Kabul Province, Afghanistan, and to discuss President Sarkozy's trip to
    Afghanistan and the situation in Georgia.

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    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will welcome
    President John Agyekum Kufuor of Ghana
    and his wife Theresa for a state visit on
    September 15.

    August 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    August 24

    The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Tropical Storm Fay beginning on August 18 and continuing.

    August 25

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President hosted the 100 Degree Club run.
    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Governor
    Charles J. Crist, Jr., of Florida to
    discuss damage and recovery efforts in the areas struck by Tropical
    Storm Fay.

    August 26

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with several senior officials.
    In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia
    to discuss the situation in Georgia.

    August 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC. Later, he was briefed on Tropical Storm Gustav.
    In the evening, the President had dinner with Secretary of State
    Condoleezza Rice.

    August 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    was briefed on Tropical Storm Gustav.
    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff to discuss Tropical Storm Gustav.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Martin Torrijos Espino of Panama to
    the White House on September 17.

    August 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in a bill signing ceremony for H.R.
    6580, the Hubbard Act. He then had a telephone conversation with
    Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska to congratulate
    her on her selection as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate.
    During the day, the President was briefed on Hurricane Gustav.
    In the evening, at the Marine Barracks, the President participated in
    the evening parade.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremony of
    the Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, on September 6:

        James B. Peake (head of delegation);
        Clark T. Randt, Jr.;
        Kirk M. Bauer;
        Jean Driscoll;
        Lt. Col. Gregory Gadson, USA;
        Kevin Szott; and
        Trischa Zorn.

    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert B. Eley to be Commissioner of the Mississippi River
    Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Dave
    Heineman to be a member of the Board of
    Trustees of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as U.S. Commissioners of the U.S. section of the Pacific
    Salmon Commission:

        David Bedford;
        Jeffrey P. Koenings;
        Olney Patt, Jr.; and
        Gregory Schildwachter.

    The President declared an emergency in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency
    conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 27 and
    continuing.
    The President declared an emergency in Texas and ordered Federal aid to
    supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency
    conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 27 and
    continuing.

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    August 30

    In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with
    Governor Piyush ``Bobby'' Jindal of
    Louisiana, Governor Haley R. Barbour of
    Mississippi, Governor Robert R. Riley of
    Alabama, and Governor J. Richard Perry of
    Texas to discuss Hurricane Gustav. He then had an intelligence briefing.
    During the day, the President was briefed on Hurricane Gustav and
    Federal and State disaster response preparations.
    The President declared an emergency in Mississippi and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency
    conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 28 and
    continuing.
    The President declared an emergency in Alabama and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency
    conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 29 and
    continuing.

    August 31

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
    Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy to
    discuss the situation in Georgia. Later, he had a telephone conversation
    with Mayor C. Ray Nagin of New Orleans, LA, to
    discuss Hurricane Gustav.

    September 1

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to Austin, TX. While en route aboard Air Force One, he was
    briefed on Hurricane Gustav by Federal Emergency Management Agency
    Administrator R. David Paulison.
    Later in the morning, at the Texas Emergency Operations Center, he met
    with emergency operations center employees.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to San Antonio, TX. Then, at
    the Alamo Regional Command Reception Center at Lackland Air Force Base,
    he met with military personnel and Red Cross volunteers. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC.

    September 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then met
    with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator R. David
    Paulison to discuss Hurricane Gustav and
    Federal and State disaster response efforts.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to Lusaka, Zambia, to attend the
    funeral of President Levy Patrick Mwanawasa of Zambia on September 3:

        Tevi D. Troy (head of delegation);
        Jendayi E. Frazer;
        R. Timothy Ziemer; and
        Michael Koplovsky.

    The President declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Hurricane Gustav on September 1 and continuing.

    September 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Baton Rouge, LA. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had
    separate telephone conversations with Governor Haley R. Barbour of Mississippi and Mayor C. Ray Nagin of New Orleans, LA, and was briefed on Hurricane Gustav
    by Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator R. David
    Paulison.
    Later in the morning, the President toured areas damaged by Hurricane
    Gustav. Later, at the Louisiana Emergency Operations Center, he met with
    emergency operations center staff, volunteers, and military personnel.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    In the evening, the President met with Secretary of Defense Robert M.
    Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
    Staff Michael G. Mullen, who presented him
    with Multi-National Force--Iraq Commanding General David H.
    Petraeus's recommendation for U.S. troop
    levels in Iraq.
    The President announced that he has named Sandra K. Evans as Special Assistant to the President and Director of the
    Office of Administration.
    The President announced that he has named Jamil Nazim Jaffer as Associate Counsel to the President.
    The President announced that he has named Karen Race as Special Assistant to the President and Director of
    White House Personnel.
    The President announced that he has named Kerrie Rushton as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy
    Director of Strategic Initiatives.

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    The President announced that he has named Heath P. Tarbert as Associate Counsel to the President.

    September 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David, MD.
    The President announced that he has named Melissa Bennett as Assistant to the President for Appointments and
    Scheduling in the Office of Appointments and Scheduling.
    The President announced that he has named Linda Gambatesa as Assistant to the President for Management and
    Administration.

    September 5

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with Governor Mark C. Sanford,
    Jr., of South Carolina, Governor
    Michael F. Easley of North Carolina, and
    Governor Timothy M. Kaine of Virginia to
    discuss Tropical Storm Hanna and Federal and State disaster response
    preparations.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Gettysburg, PA, to tour
    Gettysburg National Military Park.
    In the evening, the President returned to Camp David, MD.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Alvaro Uribe Velez of Colombia to the
    White House on September 20.
    The President declared a major disaster in New Hampshire and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms and flooding from July 24 to August 14.

    September 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC.

    September 7

    The President declared an emergency in Florida and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency
    conditions resulting from Hurricane Ike beginning on September 5 and
    continuing.

    September 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to Iowa by
    authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for public
    assistance projects undertaken as a result of severe storms, tornadoes,
    and flooding that occurred from May 25 to August 13.

    September 9

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan to
    congratulate him on his election victory and discuss Pakistan-U.S.
    relations. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, at the Department of the Interior, the President had
    lunch with Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne and met with Interior Department employees. He then
    visited Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where he met with wounded
    military personnel and their families.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jerry G.
    Bridges to be Inspector General of the
    Department of Education and designate him as Acting.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Sean T.
    Connaughton to be Commissioner of the
    Federal Maritime Commission and, upon appointment, designate him as
    Chairman.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Pamela A.
    Redfield to be a member of the National
    Museum and Library Services Board.
    The President announced his intention to appoint David L.
    Bernhardt as U.S. Commissioner of the
    International Boundary Commission (United States and Canada).
    The President declared a major disaster in Maine and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes from July 18 to August 16.

    September 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in a photo opportunity with Big Sister
    of the Year Miriam Mills.
    The President declared an emergency in Texas and ordered Federal aid to
    supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency
    conditions resulting from Hurricane Ike beginning on September 7 and
    continuing.
    The President declared a major disaster in Alabama and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement

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    State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Gustav
    beginning on August 29 and continuing.

    September 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, at
    8:46 a.m., on the South Lawn, he and Mrs. Bush participated in a moment
    of silence to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the September 11,
    2001, terrorist attacks. Later, they traveled to Arlington, VA.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to
    Washington, DC.
    During the day, in the Situation Room, the President participated in a
    briefing on Hurricane Ike. He also had a video teleconference with
    Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff to discuss Hurricane Ike.
    The President declared an emergency in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency
    conditions resulting from Hurricane Ike beginning on September 7 and
    continuing.

    September 12

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    separate telephone conversations with Secretary of Homeland Security
    Michael Chertoff and Federal Emergency
    Management Agency Administrator R. David Paulison to discuss Hurricane Ike. Later, he traveled to Tinker
    Air Force Base, OK, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps
    volunteers Karen Stark and Maj. Daniel M.
    Rooney, USAF, Oklahoma Air National Guard.
    Later in the morning, the President met with Capt. Joe
    Castleberry, incident commander, Oklahoma
    County Sheriff's Office, who assisted with Hurricane Gustav recovery
    efforts in Louisiana. He then traveled to Oklahoma City, OK. Later, at a
    private residence, he attended a McCain for
    President and Republican National Committee Victory reception.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will travel
    to New York City to participate in the 63d United Nations General
    Assembly from September 22 to 24.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Nasir al-Muhammad al-Ahmad al-Sabah of Kuwait to the White House on September 19.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Michel Sleiman of Lebanon to the White House
    on September 25.
    The White House announced that the President will meet with President
    Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan at the White House
    on September 26.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Valdas Adamkus of Lithuania to the White
    House on September 29.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will welcome
    Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy
    to the White House on October 13.
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the National Science Board:

        Barry C. Barish;
        Ray M. Bowen;
        France A. Cordova;
        Esin Gulari;
        G.P. ``Bud'' Peterson;
        Douglas D. Randall; and
        Diane L. Souvaine.

    The President announced his intention to nominate Jay T. Snyder to be a member of the U.S. Advisory Commission on
    Public Diplomacy.
    The President announced his intention to nominate E. Edwin Eck II and William E. Grayson to be members of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight
    Board.
    The President announced his intention to accord the personal rank of
    Ambassador to Harlan L. Watson during his
    tenure as Special Envoy to the United Nations Framework Convention on
    Climate Change.
    The President declared a major disaster in Vermont and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding from July 21 to August 12.

    September 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the
    Situation Room, he participated in a video teleconference briefing on
    Hurricane Ike with officials from the National Hurricane Center,
    Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Emergency Management
    Agency.

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    The President declared a major disaster in Texas and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Hurricane Ike beginning on September 7 and continuing.
    The President declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Hurricane Ike beginning on September 11 and continuing.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to Texas by
    authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris
    removal undertaken as a result of Hurricane Ike that struck the State
    beginning on September 7 and continuing.

    September 14

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff to discuss Hurricane Ike.

    September 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President met with Secretary of the Treasury Henry
    M. Paulson, Jr., to discuss the
    financial markets situation. Later, in the Oval Office, he participated
    in a photo opportunity with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America regional
    finalists for Youth of the Year.
    In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Bush
    greeted President John Agyekum Kufuor of
    Ghana and his wife Theresa. Then, in the
    Grand Foyer, they participated in a photo opportunity with President
    Kufuor and Mrs. Kufuor. Later, in the Rose Garden, they and President
    Kufuor and Mrs. Kufuor viewed entertainment.
    The President announced the designation of U.S. Ambassador to China
    Clark T. Randt, Jr., as his
    delegate to attend the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games on
    September 17 in Beijing, China.

    September 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Houston, TX. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a
    telephone conversation with Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson,
    Jr., to discuss the financial markets
    situation.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Galveston, TX, where,
    aboard Marine One, he took an aerial tour of areas damaged by Hurricane
    Ike. Later, at the City of Galveston Emergency Operations Center, he
    participated in a briefing on Hurricane Ike damage and recovery efforts.
    He then returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon.
    Later in the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with
    the President's Working Group on Financial Markets.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Cheryl Feldman
    Halpern to be a U.S. Alternate
    Representative to the 63d Session of the United Nations General
    Assembly.
    The President announced his intention to appoint R. Timothy
    Ziemer as Coordinator of U.S. Government
    Activities To Combat Malaria Globally.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Byron R.
    Johnson, Roland C. Warren, and Harry Wilson as members of
    the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Board of Directors of the Vietnam
    Education Foundation:

        Viet D. Dinh;
        Elizabeth Dugan;
        Christopher J. Fussner; and
        Stephen F. Maxner.

    The President announced that he has nominated James W. Ceaser to be a member of the National Council on the
    Humanities.
    The President announced that he has nominated Anthony H. Gioia, Robert Corker, and C.
    William Nelson to be U.S. Representatives
    to the 63d Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
    The President announced that he has nominated Karen Elliot House to be a U.S. Alternate Representative to the
    63d Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to Texas by
    authorizing an extension of 100 percent in the level of Federal funding
    for debris removal and emergency protective measures undertaken as a
    result of Hurricane Ike that struck the State beginning on September 7
    and continuing.

    September 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

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    In the afternoon, the President received diplomatic credentials from
    Russia's Ambassador to the U.S. Sergey I. Kislyak.
    In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr., to discuss the financial markets situation.

    September 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with Secretary of the Treasury Henry M.
    Paulson, Jr., to discuss the financial
    markets situation.
    In the afternoon, the President met with Secretary of the Treasury
    Paulson to discuss the financial
    markets situation. Later, at the Naval Observatory, he attended a
    barbecue for wounded veterans and their families hosted by Lynne V.
    Cheney, wife of Vice President Dick
    Cheney.
    In the evening, the President met with Secretary of the Treasury
    Paulson and his senior economic
    advisers to discuss the financial markets situation.
    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 associated with Hurricane Gustav from
    September 2 to 8.

    September 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with Speaker of the House Nancy
    Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry
    Reid, and Senate Minority Leader A. Mitchell
    McConnell to thank them for meeting
    with his economic advisers and to discuss the financial markets
    situation.
    In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with House
    Republican Leader John A. Boehner to thank
    him for meeting with his economic advisers and to discuss the financial
    markets situation. Later, in the Oval Office, he participated in a photo
    opportunity with recipients of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support
    Freedom Award.
    The White House announced that the President will host President Mahmoud
    Abbas  of the Palestinian Authority at the
    White House on September 25.

    September 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Bush
    greeted President Alvaro Uribe Velez of
    Colombia.

    September 21

    In the evening, the President had separate telephone conversations with
    Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr., and President Hu Jintao of China to
    discuss the financial markets situation.

    September 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to New York City, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, he met
    with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Joey Rizzolo, Jr.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Colts Neck, NJ, where,
    at a private residence, he attended a Lance-
    Myers New Jersey Trust reception. Later,
    he traveled to the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush attended a U.S. heads of
    state reception.
    The President declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by Hurricane Gustav from August 28 to September 8.

    September 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a telephone conversation with Secretary of the Treasury Henry M.
    Paulson, Jr., to discuss the financial
    markets situation. Later, he traveled to United Nations Headquarters.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to the Millennium UN Plaza
    Hotel, where he was joined by Mrs. Bush.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Governors
    Island, where they participated in a photo opportunity with dissidents.
    Later, they returned to the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
    In the evening, the President traveled to United Nations Headquarters,
    where he met with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
    of the United Nations. Later, he returned to the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

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    The President declared a major disaster in Indiana and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding beginning on September 12 and continuing.

    September 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to the Council of the Americas, where he participated in a
    meeting on free trade with Western Hemisphere leaders. Later, he and
    Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC.
    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Republican Presidential nominee John McCain to
    discuss the suspension of his political campaign and the financial
    markets situation. He also had a telephone conversation with Democrat
    Presidential nominee Barack Obama.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Michael S.
    Doran to be Assistant Secretary of State
    (International Information Programs).
    The President announced his intention to nominate John G. Crews
    II to be Inspector General of the Small
    Business Administration.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Duane R.
    Roberts, Donald J. Hall, Jr., and Joan Hotchkis as
    members of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the
    Performing Arts.
    The President announced his intention to designate Elizabeth
    Johnson as Acting Under Secretary of
    Agriculture for Food Safety.

    September 25

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in a bill signing ceremony for S. 3406,
    the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Then, also in the Oval Office, he
    participated in a photo opportunity and met with leaders of the Orthodox
    Union.
    In the evening, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had dinner
    with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine to the White
    House on September 29.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Paul A. Quander,
    Jr., to be Director of the Court
    Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia.
    The President announced his intention to nominate F. Chase Hutto
    III to be Assistant Secretary of Energy
    (International Affairs and Domestic Policy).
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board:

        Mark D. Abkowitz;
        Thure E. Cerling;
        David J. Duquette; and
        Ronald M. Latanision.

    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the National Council on the Arts:

        Chas Fagan;
        JoAnn Falletta;
        Lee Greenwood; and
        Barbara Ernst Prey.

    The President announced his intention to designate Karthik
    Ramanathan as Acting Assistant Secretary
    of the Treasury (Financial Markets).

    September 26

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met separately with
    President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan and Prime
    Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom.
    During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with
    Senate Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell and House Republican Leader John A. Boehner to discuss the financial markets situation.
    In the evening, in the Thomas Jefferson Building at the Library of
    Congress, the President and Mrs. Bush attended the 2008 National Book
    Festival Gala performance and dinner.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Irvin
    Mayfield to be a member of the National
    Council on the Arts.
    The President declared a major disaster in Alabama and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding associated with Hurricane Ike from September
    12 to 14.
    The President declared a major disaster in Alaska and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas

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    struck by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from July
    27 to August 6.

    September 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, on
    the South Lawn, he and Mrs. Bush participated in commemorative tree
    planting ceremonies with their daughter Jenna and
    her husband Henry Hager.

    September 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with several Republican Members of
    Congress to discuss proposed economic stabilization legislation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate G. David Banks to be Assistant Administrator of the Environmental
    Protection Agency (International Activities).
    The President announced his intention to nominate David Kelly to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic
    Safety Administration at the Department of Transportation.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Brent R.
    Benjamin as a member of the Cultural
    Property Advisory Committee.

    September 30

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with Republican Presidential
    nominee John McCain and Democratic Presidential
    nominee Barack Obama to discuss proposed
    economic stabilization legislation.
    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Nicolas Sarkozy of France to discuss the global financial
    markets situation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert W.
    McGowan to be a Governor of the Board of
    Governors of the U.S. Postal Service.

    October 1

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with several Members of Congress to
    discuss proposed economic stabilization legislation. He then had several
    meetings with his economic advisers.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Secretary of the Treasury
    Henry M. Paulson, Jr., and Chairman of
    the Federal Reserve Ben S. Bernanke to
    discuss the financial markets situation and proposed economic
    stabilization legislation.
    In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
    Minister Manmohan Singh of India to discuss
    the passage of H.R. 7081, the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation
    Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President Ivan
    Gasparovic of Slovakia to the White House on
    October 9.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jonathan R.
    Scharfen to be Director of the U.S.
    Citizenship and Immigration Services at the Department of Homeland
    Security.
    The President announced his intention to designate F. Chase Hutto
    III as Acting Assistant Secretary of
    Energy (International Affairs and Domestic Policy).
    The President declared a major disaster in Puerto Rico and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the
    area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on September 21 and
    continuing.

    October 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with
    several Members of the House of Representatives to discuss proposed
    economic stabilization legislation.

    October 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, at the Treasury Department, the President met with
    Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr., and Treasury Department employees. Later, he traveled to
    St. Louis, MO, where, at a private residence, he attended a
    Hulshof for Governor dinner.
    During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with
    several Members of Congress to discuss proposed economic stabilization
    legislation.
    In the evening, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
    TX.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Tillman Thomas of Grenada to the White House
    on October 8.

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    The President declared a major disaster in New Hampshire and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms and flooding on September 6 and 7.
    The President declared a major disaster in Illinois and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding beginning on September 13 and continuing.

    October 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to Midland, TX, where, upon arrival in the
    afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Linda Fox.
    Later in the afternoon, at a private residence, the President and Mrs.
    Bush attended a Congressional Trust 2008 reception. Later, they returned
    to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX.

    October 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to San Antonio, TX, where, upon arrival, he met
    with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Sonya McDonald. Then, at a private residence, they attended a
    Congressional Trust 2008 reception.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to
    Cincinnati, OH, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA
    Freedom Corps volunteer Nancy Arnold. Later,
    they returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to designate Douglas A.
    Brook as Acting Under Secretary of Defense
    (Comptroller).

    October 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    separate telephone conversations with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom and President Nicolas
    Sarkozy of France to discuss the global
    financial markets situation. Later, on the South Lawn, he and Mrs. Bush
    participated in a photo opportunity with members of the 2008 U.S. summer
    Olympic and Paralympic teams.
    Later in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy
    to discuss the global financial markets situation.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Chantilly, VA, where he
    toured Guernsey Office Products, Inc. He then met with State and local
    business leaders to discuss the financial markets situation. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC.

    October 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he met with Prime Minister Tillman Thomas of Grenada.
    In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss
    the global financial markets situation.
    The President declared a major disaster in North Carolina and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by Tropical Storm Hanna from September 4 to 15.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to Texas by
    authorizing an extension of 100 percent in the level of Federal funding
    for debris removal and emergency protective measures undertaken as a
    result of Hurricane Ike that struck the State from September 7 to
    October 2.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to Louisiana
    by authorizing an increase of 100 percent Federal funding for debris
    removal and emergency measures undertaken as a result of Hurricane Ike
    that struck the State beginning on September 11 and continuing.

    October 9

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The President announced his intention to designate Patrick A.
    Gorman as Acting Chief Information Officer
    at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
    The President declared a major disaster in Kentucky and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by a severe wind storm associated with Tropical Depression Ike on
    September 14.
    The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from September 12 to 16.

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    October 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Miami, FL, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, he met with
    USA Freedom Corps volunteer Teodoro Rodriguez.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Coral Gables, FL,
    where, at a private residence, he attended a Congressional Trust 2008
    reception. Then, at Havana Harry's restaurant, he met with Cuban
    American community leaders. Later, he traveled to Charleston, SC, where,
    upon arrival in the evening at Charleston Air Force Base, he was joined
    by Mrs. Bush and met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Eileen
    Hadbavny.
    Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in a
    photo opportunity and met with the 2008 Little League Softball World
    Series champion Simpsonville Stars. They then traveled to Kiawah Island,
    SC, where, at the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, they attended a Republican
    National Committee reception. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.

    October 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, at the International Monetary Fund building, the
    President met with G-20 finance ministers and central bank governors.

    October 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Bush
    greeted Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi
    of Italy. Later, in the East Room, they and Prime Minister Berlusconi
    viewed entertainment.

    October 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with Chancellor Angela
    Merkel of Germany, President Nicolas
    Sarkozy of France, and Prime Minister Gordon
    Brown of the United Kingdom to discuss the
    global financial markets situation. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, he met
    with the President's Working Group on Financial Markets.
    Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President participated in
    a bill signing ceremony for S. 3001, the Duncan Hunter National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Later, he traveled to Arlington,
    VA, where, at the Pentagon, he participated in Defense Department
    briefings.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia to
    the White House on October 22.

    October 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a
    meeting with Vice President Dick Cheney, who
    updated him on his heart condition and his upcoming hospital visit.
    Later, he traveled to Grand Rapids, MI, arriving in the afternoon. While
    en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with
    Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada to
    congratulate him on his October 14 election victory and discuss the
    global financial markets situation.
    Later in the afternoon, the President met with USA Freedom Corps
    volunteer Cindy Leep. He then traveled to Ada,
    MI, where, at Schnitz Ada Grill, he had lunch with local business
    leaders. Later, at a private residence, he attended a Congressional
    Trust 2008 reception.
    Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    October 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
    the State Department, he attended several briefings and met with State
    Department employees.

    October 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.

    October 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    October 19

    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.

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    October 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Alexandria, LA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Marion Harrison.
    In the afternoon, the President met with families of military personnel
    killed in the war on terror. He then returned to Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Fernando Armindo Lugo Mendez of
    Paraguay to the White House on October 27.
    The President announced that he has named Jon C. Brause as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director
    for Relief, Stabilization, and Development at the National Security
    Council.
    The President announced that he has named Barrett Karr as Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative
    Affairs.
    The President announced that he has named Luis A. Reyes as Deputy Assistant to the President for Presidential
    Personnel.

    October 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, at the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum, the President
    attended a National Republican Senatorial Committee reception.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Mirek Topolanek of the Czech Republic to the
    White House on October 29.

    October 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a
    photo opportunity with recipients of the Public Safety Officer Medal of
    Valor.
    The President declared a major disaster in Arkansas and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Tropical Storm Ike from September 13 to 23.

    October 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he met
    and participated in a photo opportunity with participants of the U.S.
    Middle East Partnership Initiative.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert A.
    DeHaan to be Assistant Secretary
    (Transportation Policy) at the Department of Transportation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the State Justice
    Institute:

        Steven C. Hollon;
        Joseph E. Lambert;
        Gayle A. Nachtigal;
        Arthur G. Scotland; and
        Gerald W. VandeWalle.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Abram Claude,
    Jr., as a member of the Committee for
    Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Marc Gordon as a member of the President's National Security
    Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Herbert Briick and Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker as members of the Public Interest Declassification Board.
    The President announced that he has designated William E.
    Reukauf as Acting Special Counsel at the
    Office of Special Counsel.

    October 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Fort Meade, MD.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with National Security Agency
    employees. He then returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the Oval
    Office, he met with Secretary General Jakob Gijsbert ``Jaap'' de Hoop
    Scheffer of the
    North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
    In the evening, in the East Room, the President participated in a
    signing ceremony for North Atlantic Treaty Organization accession
    protocols for Albania and Croatia.
    The President declared a major disaster in Ohio and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a
    severe wind storm associated with Tropical Depression Ike on September
    14.

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    October 25

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    October 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Hurricane Gustav from August 31 to September 7.

    October 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
    Republican National Committee headquarters, he met with staff members.

    October 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    During the day, the President was briefed by National Security Adviser
    Stephen J. Hadley on the situation in the
    Democratic Republic of the Congo.
    The White House announced that the President will participate in the
    United Nations meeting on interfaith dialogue on November 13 in New York
    City.
    The President declared a major disaster in the Territory of the U.S.
    Virgin Islands and ordered Federal aid to supplement Territory recovery
    efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Omar from October 14 to 16.

    October 30

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He was then
    briefed by National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
    Later, he traveled to Quantico, VA.
    Later in the morning, at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, the
    President visited Marine Helicopter Squadron One hangar, where he met
    with servicemembers and thanked them for their service.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Rachmiel
    Liberman, Harley Lippman, and Jonathan J. Rikoon
    as members of the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage
    Abroad.
    The President announced that he has designated Daniel
    Rosenblum as Support for East European
    Democracy (SEED) Program Coordinator and Coordinator for Overall
    Assistance and Economic Cooperation Strategy for the Independent States
    of the former Soviet Union at the Department of State.

    October 31

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
    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 from September 11 to 17.

    November 1

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    November 2

    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    November 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    November 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President hosted a
    birthday dinner for Mrs. Bush. Then, in the Residence, he, Mrs. Bush,
    and senior White House staff members watched coverage of the election
    results.
    Later in the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President-elect Barack Obama to congratulate
    him on his election victory. He then had a telephone conversation with
    Republican Presidential candidate John McCain to
    congratulate him on his campaign.

    November 5

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    November 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Cabinet Room, he met with Cabinet members.

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    November 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    November 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    November 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, where he
    visited with wounded U.S. military personnel and presented Purple Heart
    medals to six servicemembers. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
    In the afternoon, on the South Portico, the President and Mrs. Bush
    greeted President-elect Barack Obama and his
    wife Michelle. Then, in the Diplomatic
    Reception Room, they all met with Rear Adm. Stephen W. Rochon, USCG (Ret.), Director of the Executive Residence
    and Chief Usher. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with President-elect
    Obama.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Crown Prince
    Muhammad bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan of Abu Dhabi to Camp David, MD, on November 16.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Baku Energy Summit in
    Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 14: Samuel W. Bodman (head of delegation); Anne E. Derse; and C. Boyden Gray.
    The President announced the designation of Robert O. Blake, Jr., as his representative to attend the
    inauguration of President-elect Mohamed Nasheed of Maldives in Male, Maldives, on November 11.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Michael J.
    Green to be U.S. Special Representative and
    Policy Coordinator for Burma with the rank of Ambassador.
    The President announced his intention to designate John K. Cook as Small State and Rural Advocate at the Federal
    Emergency Management Agency at the Department of Homeland Security.

    November 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to New York City. While en route aboard Air Force
    One, he met with CPO Shenequa Cox, USN, PO1
    Christopher O. Hutto, USCG, S. Sgt.
    Michael Noyce Merino, USA, SrA. Alicia
    Goetschel, USAF, and Sgt. John
    Badon, USMC.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush toured the Intrepid
    Sea, Air & Space Museum. During the visit, they met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Peter Cea.
    In the afternoon, the President met with family members of military
    personnel killed in Afghanistan and Iraq. He then participated in an
    interview with Heidi Collins of Cable News Network. Later, he and Mrs.
    Bush returned to Washington, DC.

    November 12

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush participated in an interview with Dorothy Bush Koch, the
    President's sister, as part of a StoryCorps project.

    November 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to New York City, where, upon arrival, he met
    with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jane Cosco. They
    then traveled to United Nations Headquarters.
    Later in the morning, the President participated in a photo opportunity
    and met with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of the
    United Nations. Later, he traveled to the New York Palace Hotel.
    In the afternoon, the President met with King Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz
    Al Saud of Saudi
    Arabia. He then traveled to the Federal Hall National Memorial. Later,
    he traveled to Wall Street, where he was joined by Mrs. Bush.
    Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to
    Washington, DC.
    The President declared a major disaster in Missouri and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, flooding, and a tornado from September 11 to 24.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Cornelius W. Ruth as Commissioner of the U.S. Section of the
    International Boundary and Water Commission (United States and Mexico).
    The President announced his intention to appoint R. Bruce LaBoon as a member of the Board of Directors of the Mickey
    Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research Center.

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    The President announced his intention to designate Deborah Garza as Acting Assistant Attorney General (Antitrust
    Division) at the Department of Justice.

    November 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, on the North Portico, the President greeted world
    leaders participating in the Summit on Financial Markets and the World
    Economy. Later, in the State Dining Room, he hosted a working dinner for
    the leaders.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Neil M.
    Barofsky to be Special Inspector General
    for the Troubled Asset Relief Program at the Department of the Treasury.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Steve A.
    Linick to be Inspector General of the
    Federal Housing Finance Agency.

    November 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
    the National Building Museum, he participated in a photo opportunity
    with leaders participating in the Summit on Financial Markets and the
    World Economy. He then participated in plenary sessions of the summit.
    In the afternoon, the President hosted a lunch for summit leaders.
    Later, he traveled to Camp David, MD.

    November 16

    In the afternoon, the President met with Crown Prince Muhammad bin Zayid
    Al Nuhayyan of
    Abu Dhabi.

    November 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC.
    In the afternoon, in the Blue Room, the President and Mrs. Bush
    participated in a photo opportunity with recipients of the National
    Medal of Arts and the Presidential Citizens Medal. Then, also in the
    Blue Room, they participated in a photo opportunity with recipients of
    the National Humanities Medal. Later, in the Oval Office, he
    participated in a photo opportunity with the 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup team.

    November 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
    the Department of Transportation, he met with Transportation Department
    employees and toured the Crisis Management Center.
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the Inter-
    American Foundation:

        Rodney G. Bent;
        Gary C. Bryner;
        Thomas J. Dodd; and
        Roger W. Wallace.

    The President announced his intention to nominate Alesia Ranney-
    Marinelli and Mark S.
    Shelton to be Directors of the Board of
    Directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.
    The President declared a major disaster in California and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area
    struck by wildfires beginning on November 13 and continuing.

    November 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
    the National American History Museum, he and Mrs. Bush viewed a
    naturalization ceremony.

    November 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    participated in an interview with Miguel Vivanco of Peru's El Comercio
    newspaper. Later, he participated in an interview with a Japanese
    television station.
    The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister
    Ehud Olmert of Israel at the White House on
    November 24.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to attend the International Forum
    Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Holodomor in Kiev, Ukraine, on
    November 22: William B. Taylor, Jr.
    (head of delegation); Marilyn Ware; and Lorne
    Craner.

    November 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a telephone conversation with Attorney General Michael B.
    Mukasey to check on him after his recent
    hospital stay. Later, he traveled to Lima, Peru, arriving in the
    afternoon.

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    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the JW Marriott Hotel
    Lima, where he was joined by Mrs. Bush. He then met with President Hu
    Jintao of China.

    November 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to the Ministry of Defense Convention Center. Later, he met
    with Prime Minister Taro Aso of Japan.
    Later in the morning, the President had a trilateral meeting with Prime
    Minister Aso and President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea. He then met with President Lee.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in APEC Leaders Retreat I.
    Later, he participated in the Leaders Dialogue with the APEC Business
    Advisory Council. He then returned to the JW Marriott Hotel Lima.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Ministry of
    Defense Convention Center, where they attended a gala dinner. Later,
    they returned to the JW Marriott Hotel.

    November 23

    In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush met with U.S. Embassy staff
    and their families. Later, he traveled to the Ministry of Defense
    Convention Center, where he met with President Alan Garcia Perez of Peru. He then participated in APEC Leaders
    Retreat II.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in the APEC leaders
    official photograph. Later, he participated in the APEC Final
    Declaration Ceremony.
    Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to
    Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. While en route aboard Air Force
    One, he had a telephone conversation with Secretary of the Treasury
    Henry M. Paulson, Jr., to discuss the
    Citigroup bailout decision.

    November 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a telephone conversation with President-elect Barack Obama. Later, at the Treasury Department, he met with
    Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr., and other Cabinet officials.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a
    photo opportunity with 2008 Nobel Prize recipients Paul
    Krugman, Martin Chalfie, and Roger Y. Tsien.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to Louisiana
    by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for public
    assistance projects undertaken as a result of Hurricane Gustav that
    struck the State from September 1 to 11.

    November 25

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to Fort Campbell, KY, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
    Freedom Corps volunteer S. Sgt. Joshua Forbess, USA. Later, at Son Cafe, he had lunch with military
    personnel.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to designate John F.
    Mizroch as Acting Assistant Secretary
    (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) at the Department of Energy.
    The President announced his intention to designate Kent D.
    Talbert as Acting Under Secretary of
    Education at the Department of Education.

    November 26

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    During the day, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in an interview
    with Dorothy Bush Koch, the President's sister, as part of a StoryCorps
    project.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David,
    MD. Later, they participated in an interview with Charles Gibson of ``ABC World News with Charles Gibson.''
    Later in the afternoon, the President received updates on the terrorist
    attacks in Mumbai, India.
    The President announced that he has named Judith A. Ansley as Assistant to the President and Deputy National
    Security Adviser.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to Texas by
    authorizing an extension of 100 percent of Federal funding for debris
    removal, including direct Federal assistance, undertaken as a result of
    Hurricane Ike that struck the State from September 7 to October 2.

    November 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

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    of India to discuss the terrorist attacks and ongoing situation in
    Mumbai, India. Later, he had several Thanksgiving holiday telephone
    conversations with members of the U.S. military.

    November 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    November 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.

    November 30

    In the afternoon, on the North Lawn, the President and Mrs. Bush
    participated in the presentation of the White House Christmas tree.

    December 1

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Situation Room, he received an update on the terrorist attacks in
    Mumbai, India, followed by an update on the situation in Iraq.

    December 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Greensboro, NC, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Donna Turner.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    In the evening, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the President and Mrs.
    Bush attended an advance appreciation reception.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Roszell Dulany
    Hunter to be Executive Vice President
    of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Brad Cole to be a member of the Corporation for National and
    Community Service.
    The President announced his intention to appoint James W. Ceaser as a member of the National Historical Publications
    and Records Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board:

        B. John Garrick (and, upon approval,
            designate him as Chair);
        William H. Arnold;
        George M. Hornberger;
        Andrew C. Kadak;
        Ali Mosleh; and
        Henry Petroski.

    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Commission To Study the Potential Creation
    of a National Museum of the American Latino:

        Anna Regula Haug de Cablik;
        Gilberto Cardenas;
        Doreen M. Colon Camacho;
        Dorene C. Dominguez;
        Jose B. Fernandez;
        Patrick Alexander
        Lopez Negrete; and
        Ricardo Romo.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Randolph D. Brock
    III and Frederic V. Malek as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S.
    Military Academy.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Nancy L.
    Johnson and Albert Hawkins III as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S.
    Naval Academy.

    December 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with members of the Commission on Prevention of Weapons of Mass
    Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism.

    December 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, on
    the State Floor and then in the Map Room, he participated in an
    interview with John Yang of NBC News.

    December 5

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    December 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Philadelphia, PA, where, at the Union League of Philadelphia
    headquarters, he received the Union League of Philadelphia's Gold Medal
    Award. He then traveled to Lincoln Financial Field, where he visited the
    U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy football teams' locker
    rooms prior to the Army-Navy football game.

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    In the afternoon, the President participated in the Army-Navy football
    game coin toss and then watched the game. Later, he returned to
    Washington, DC.

    December 7

    In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a
    reception for Kennedy Center honorees.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush attended the Kennedy Center
    Honors Gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

    December 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to McLean, VA, where he visited the Office of the Director of
    National Intelligence and the National Counterterrorism Center and
    participated in briefings.
    In the afternoon, the President met and had lunch with National
    Counterterrorism Center staff. He then returned to Washington, DC.
    Later, in the Library, he participated in an interview with Cynthia
    McFadden of ABC News.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez of
    El Salvador to the White House on December 16.

    December 9

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to West Point, NY, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Sgt. Jermaine Malone, USA.
    In the afternoon, at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the
    President met with West Point senior cadets. He then participated in an
    interview with the Pentagon Channel.
    Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, where,
    upon arrival on the South Lawn, he met with Lance Cpl. Patrick P.
    Pittman, Jr., USMC, and Lance Cpl.
    Marc E. Olson, USMC, who were both wounded in
    a suicide bomb attack in Ramadi, Iraq. He also met with Lance Cpl.
    Pittman's father Patrick P. Pittman, Sr., and Lance Cpl. Olson's mother Janice Kloski.

    December 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    participated in an interview with Tom Bevan and
    John McIntyre of RealClearPolitics. He then
    participated in an interview with Liz Clarke of
    the Washington Post.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a
    presentation ceremony for recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal.
    Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he participated in a video teleconference
    with democracy advocacy bloggers from Belarus, China, Cuba, Egypt, Iran,
    and Venezuela.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Matthew W.
    Friedrich to be Assistant Attorney
    General (Criminal Division).

    December 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr., to discuss bailout legislation for the automobile
    industry.
    In the evening, the President was briefed on Congress's failure to pass
    bailout legislation for the automobile industry.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the President's Council on Service and Civic
    Participation:

        Richard D. Fairbanks;
        Arthur G. Linkletter;
        Sonya E. Medina;
        Stephen Odland; and
        Jose R. Ramos.

    December 12

    In the morning, the President met separately with several senior
    advisers to discuss failed bailout legislation for the U.S. automobile
    industry. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to College Station, TX.
    While en route aboard Air Force One, he participated in an interview
    with Kimberley A. Strassel of the Wall
    Street Journal.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, at
    the State Department, he and Mrs. Bush attended a holiday reception for
    the diplomatic corps.
    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 a severe winter storm and record and near record snow from
    November 5 to 7.

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    December 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Baghdad, Iraq, arriving the
    following afternoon.
    The President declared an emergency in Massachusetts and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts in the area
    struck by a severe winter storm beginning on December 11 and continuing.
    The President declared an emergency in New Hampshire and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by
    a severe winter storm beginning on December 11 and continuing.

    December 14

    In the afternoon, at Salam Palace, the President met with President
    Jalal Talabani and Vice Presidents Adil Abd
    Al-Mahdi and Tariq al-Hashimi of Iraq.
    In the evening, the President traveled to the Prime Minister's palace,
    where he met with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq. Later, he participated in an interview with ABC
    News. He then traveled to Camp Victory.
    Later in the evening, the President traveled to Bagram Air Base,
    Afghanistan, arriving the following morning.

    December 15

    In the morning, the President traveled to the Presidential Palace in
    Kabul, Afghanistan. Later, President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan awarded him the Ghazi Amir Amanullah
    Khan Insignia. He then returned to Bagram Air Base, where he met with
    U.S. Special Forces personnel.
    Later in the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving
    in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had an
    intelligence briefing.
    The President declared an emergency in Maine and ordered Federal aid to
    supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by a
    severe winter storm beginning on December 11 and continuing.

    December 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Mahmoud Abbas  of the Palestinian Authority to
    the White House on December 19.

    December 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Carlisle, PA, arriving in the afternoon.
    Later in the afternoon, at the U.S. Army War College, the President met
    with Army War College students. He then returned to Washington, DC.

    December 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Special Envoy to Sudan Richard S. Williamson to discuss the situation in Darfur and the status
    of the proposed north-south peace agreement.
    The President declared an emergency in New York and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by a
    severe winter storm beginning on December 11 and continuing.

    December 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Grand Foyer, the President participated in a
    photo opportunity with recipients of the 2007 Presidential Early Career
    Awards for Scientists and Engineers.

    December 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    December 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush visited Pathways to Housing DC.
    In the afternoon, the President visited Walter Reed Army Medical Center,
    where he met with wounded military personnel and their families and
    presented seven Purple Heart medals.

    December 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in a bill signing ceremony for H.R.
    7311, the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection
    Reauthorization Act of 2008.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David,
    MD.

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    December 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had several Christmas holiday telephone conversations with members of
    the U.S. military.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Carol Ann Bartz, Maria Cino, and Israel
    Hernandez as members of the Advisory
    Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Jennifer E. Sims as a member of the Public Interest
    Declassification Board.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Mark C. Sanford,
    Jr., as a member of the Advisory
    Council on Historic Preservation.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Kevin R.
    Johnson and Kay Sears
    as members of the President's National Security Telecommunications
    Advisory Committee.
    The President announced his intention to appoint John M. Hart as a member of the National Capital Planning Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Geoffrey L.
    Haskett and Charles J. Johnson as Commissioners of the U.S. Section of the U.S.-
    Russia Polar Bear Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson
    International Center for Scholars:

        Sander R. Gerber;
        Charles E. Cobb;
        Carlos M. Gutierrez; and
        Barry Jackson.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Barbara Bruin, Mark A. Carter, and Grace
    Flores-Hughes as members of the Federal
    Service Impasses Panel.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Nancy Goodman
    Brinker, Condoleezza Rice, and Leonard Sands as
    members of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the
    Performing Arts.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship
    Board:

        Jean Loretta Becker;
        Gary R. Edson;
        Anita B. McBride; and
        James L. Oblinger.

    December 25

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    December 26

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX.

    December 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with King
    Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia to discuss the situation in the Middle
    East.

    December 29

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with King
    Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss the
    situation in the Middle East. He then had an intelligence briefing.
    Later, he participated in a video teleconference with Vice President
    Dick Cheney, White House Chief of Staff Joshua
    B. Bolten, and National Security Adviser
    Stephen J. Hadley to discuss the situation
    in the Middle East and U.S. efforts to help reach a cease-fire.

    December 30

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak of
    Egypt to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Later, he had an
    intelligence briefing. He then had a video teleconference with Vice
    President Dick Cheney, White House Chief of
    Staff Joshua B. Bolten, and National
    Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley to
    discuss the situation in the Middle East.
    Later in the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations
    with President Mahmoud Abbas  and Prime
    Minister Salam Fayyad of the Palestinian
    Authority to discuss the situation in the Middle East and their efforts
    to reach a cease-fire, as well as U.S. humanitarian aid to the region.
    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to
    discuss the situation in the Middle East.

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    December 31

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with Prime Minister Manmohan
    Singh of India and President Asif Ali
    Zardari of Pakistan to discuss the Mumbai,
    India, terrorist attacks investigation and India-Pakistan relations. He
    then had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Ehud
    Olmert of Israel to discuss the situation in the
    Middle East.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome First Vice
    President of the Government of National Unity of Sudan and President of
    Southern Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit to
    the White House on January 5, 2009.

    January 1

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.
    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President-elect Barack Obama.

    January 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will host
    Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of the United
    Nations and his wife Yoo Soon-taek for lunch at
    the White House on January 6.
    The President declared a major disaster in New Hampshire and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by a severe winter storm beginning on December 11 and continuing.

    January 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    January 5

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    was briefed by Secretary of State Condolezza Rice on the situation in
    the Middle East.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a dinner for the
    Joint Chiefs of Staff and combatant commanders. Later, he had a
    telephone conversation with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to discuss her January 6 trip to the United
    Nations.
    The President declared a major disaster in Hawaii and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding from December 10 to 16.
    The President declared a major disaster in Massachusetts and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the
    area struck by a severe winter storm and flooding beginning on December
    11 and continuing.

    January 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, he and
    Mrs. Bush traveled to Fort Myer, VA, where they attended a military
    appreciation parade. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a lunch for
    Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of the United
    Nations and his wife Yoo Soon-taek.
    During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with
    congressional leaders.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to Accra, Ghana, to attend the
    inauguration of President John Evans Atta Mills on January 7: Ronald A. Tschetter (head of delegation); Donald G. Teitelbaum; and R. Timothy Ziemer.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Robert D. McCallum,
    Jr., as a member of the J. William
    Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Martin Faga as a member of the Public Interest Declassification
    Board.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Panel of Conciliators of the International
    Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes:

        James C. Boggs;
        William Burck;
        Ronald A. Cass; and
        Emmet Flood.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Fred F.
    Fieldein and Daniel M. Price as members of the Panel of Arbitrators of the
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.

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    The President announced his intention to appoint Raymond
    Loretto and Virgil Trujillo as members of the Board of Directors of the Valles
    Caldera Trust.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the President's Council on Physical Fitness
    and Sports:

        David A. Josserand (and, upon
            appointment, designate him as Chairman);
        Kirk M. Bauer (and, upon appointment,
            designate him as Vice Chairman);
        Steven Bornstein;
        Susan Lieberman Dell;
        Allyson Felix;
        Susan Finn;
        Diego Gutierrez;
        James W. Holsinger, Jr.;
        Michelle Wing Kwan;
        Robert A. Labonte;
        Edward R. Laskowski;
        Elisha N. Manning;
        David W. Marsh;
        Leslie E. Miles;
        Omar Minaya;
        Richard F. ``Digger'' Phelps;
        Ruth Riley; and
        Jason Sehorn.

    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council:

        Elliot Abrams;
        Joshua B. Bolten;
        Alan I. Casden;
        Michael Chertoff;
        William Danhof;
        Sanford Gottesman;
        Cheryl Feldman Halpern;
        J. David Heller;
        Amy Kaslow;
        M. Ronald Krongold;
        Michael B. Mukasey; and
        Daniel Silva.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Sally K. Mason, Robert Y. Moore, and
    Henry Yang as members of the President's
    Committee on the National Medal of Science.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Nancy Ann
    Starnes and Hans A. Van Winkle as members of the Architectural and Transportation
    Barriers Compliance Board.
    The President announced his intention to designate Lynne A. Osmus as Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation
    Administration.
    The President announced his intention to designate Susan E.
    Dudley as Acting Administrator of the Office
    of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and
    Budget.

    January 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he met with President-elect Barack Obama.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a
    photo opportunity with former Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, and
    William J. Clinton and President-elect
    Barack Obama. Then, in the Private Dining Room,
    he hosted a lunch for the former Presidents and President-elect Obama.
    Later, at DAR Constitution Hall, he made remarks to Presidential
    appointees.

    January 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to Philadelphia, PA, where, at the General Philip
    Kearny School, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Adam
    Bruckner. They then visited several classrooms
    and met with students.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in a
    roundtable discussion on the No Child Left Behind Act.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.

    January 9

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
    the Bolling Club at Bolling Air Force Base, he visited with White House
    Communications Agency and White House Transportation Agency staff.
    The President declared a major disaster in Maine and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a
    severe winter storm and flooding from December 11 to 29.

    January 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to Norfolk, VA.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Naval Amphibious Base Little
    Creek, VA, where

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    he met with U.S. Navy SEAL teams. Later, he traveled to Andrews Air
    Force Base, MD, where, in the Air Force One hangar, he visited the
    Presidential Airlift Group. He then returned to Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Felipe de Jesus Calderon Hinojosa of Mexico to the White House on
    January 13.

    January 12

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and former President
    George H.W. Bush participated in an interview with Ninoska Perez
    Castellon of Radio Mambi.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Robin Hayes, Susan C. Schwab, and
    Richard J. Tubb as members of the Board of
    Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
    The President announced his intention to designate Patrick Ward as Acting Director of the Office of National Drug
    Control Policy.

    January 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The President declared an emergency in the District of Columbia and
    ordered Federal aid to supplement District response efforts in support
    of the 56th Presidential Inauguration.

    January 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President met with and made
    remarks to family members of U.S. servicemembers killed in Afghanistan
    and Iraq.
    The President declared a major disaster in Vermont and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    a severe winter storm from December 11 to 18.

    January 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
    the State Department, he met with Foreign Service officers and State
    Department employees.

    January 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David,
    MD.
    The President announced his intention to designate Edwin S.
    Kneedler as Acting Solicitor General at
    the Department of Justice.

    January 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    January 18

    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.

    January 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he had several telephone conversations with current and
    former world leaders.
    In the afternoon, on the State Floor, the President and former President
    George H.W. Bush participated in an
    interview with historian Richard Norton Smith.

    January 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, on
    the North Portico, he and Mrs. Bush welcomed President-elect Barack
    Obama and his wife Michelle. Then, in the Blue Room, they had coffee with
    President-elect Obama and Mrs. Obama, Vice President-elect Joseph R.
    Biden, Jr., and his wife Jill, and the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural
    Ceremonies leadership.
    Later in the morning, at the U.S. Capitol, the President and Mrs. Bush
    participated in the swearing-in ceremony for President-elect Barack
    Obama.