George W. Bush portrait unveiled - Washington Post

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May 31, 2012
Former first lady Laura Bush, left, and first lady Michelle Obama arrive in the East Room for the unveiling of the Bushes' official portraits.
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Former president George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush arrive at the White House East Room for the unveiling of their son's official portrait.
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Former president George W. Bush's daughters, Jenna and Barbara, also attended the portrait unveiling.
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Former secretary of defense Donald Rumsfeld, center, is seated with others during the unveiling.
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Former adviser Karl Rove and former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino were among the many Bush administration officials in attendance for the portrait unveiling.
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Former secretary of state Colin Powell, center, attended the unveiling.
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Former president George W. Bush unveils his portrait in the East Room of the White House. It will hang in the White House next to those of past presidents.
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Former president George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush unveil their official portraits. President Obama is at right. The portraits were commissioned by the White House Historical Association.
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Former president George W. Bush and wife Laura Bush stand beside his official portrait. He joked that he was glad that President Obama, when pondering big decisions, would be able to gaze at the large portrait in the golden frame and ask himself, "What would George do?"
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Former president George W. Bush, seen with wife Laura Bush, delighted the crowd with an array of one-liners during the unveiling ceremony.
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The Obamas and Bushes cordially shared the spotlight during the portrait unveiling. President Obama reframed his critical campaign-trail narrative, casting his predecessor as a patriot.
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