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President George W. Bush stands with Sameer Mishra, 14, of Lafayette, Ind., during his visit Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, to the Oval Office of the White House. The teen was named the 2008 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion in the 16th round after correctly spelling the word "guerdon," meaning a reward or recompense). White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Barney dreams of Olympic Gold while the White House prepares for a Red, White and Blue White Christmas.

The President and Mrs. Bush attended the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 - August 11, 2008.

In 2001, President Bush launched Tee Ball on the South Lawn to encourage fitness among America’s youth and promote our national pastime to people of all ages. On Sunday, after eight great seasons, the President hosted the 20th and final game of his presidency.

White House Easter Egg Roll: On Monday, March 24, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the South Lawn of the White House. Click here to learn more

Barney Cam VI: Holiday in the Parks: Barney and Miss Beazley try to become Junior Park Rangers while decorating for Christmas at the White House. See the video here.

Learn more about the Junior Park Ranger program. Click here.

President and Mrs. Bush celebrate the holiday season with a Children's Holiday Reception on December 8, 2008. Check out the photos, speeches, and videos here.

America's presidents have represented many states, held different occupations and faced difficult challenges. However, each president answered the same call--the call to serve the American people.

 

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