Fmr. Pres. & Laura Bush Attend Portrait Unveiling at White House

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Fmr. Pres. & Laura Bush Attend Portrait Unveiling at White House

Washington, DC
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Pres. Obama and Michelle Obama welcomed former President George W. Bush, Laura Bush and their family to the White House for the official unveiling of their portraits.

Dignitaries, Congressman, federal officials and friends attended the unveiling. Pres. Bush and his wife then dined with Pres. Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama following the ceremony.

Bush Spokesman Freddy Ford said “The Bushes are looking forward to being back in Washington and seeing some of their friends. They appreciate the Obamas' hospitality in hosting the portrait hanging.”

President Bush last visited the the Obama White House in January 2010, when he and Bill Clinton joined Pres. Obama for a meeting on Haiti earthquake relief efforts.

Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 2:20pm (ET)

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