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In the annual “Pageant of Peace” ceremony on the Ellipse, President George H.W. Bush lit the National Christmas Tree. The ceremony also included traditional holiday music and entertainment.

First Lady Barbara Bush received an award from the Women’s American Organization for Rehabilitation Through Training. The first annual Beverly Minkoff award is named for a former president …

UNICEF children in costumes called at the White House, and First Lady Barbara Bush greeted them at the South Portico entrance.

President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush presented the Volunteer Action Awards.

President George HW Bush addressed the 69th annual convention of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges. Before his speech the Association honored First Lady Barbara Bush …

President George H.W. and Barbara Bush presented their dog Millie and her new puppies for press photographs.

Footage of the 1989 White House Easter Egg Roll. Over Twenty-one thousand people attended the Easter Egg Roll. President George H. W. Bush, First Lady Barbara Bush, Vice-President Dan Quayle…

The first lady marked Black History Month at Montgomery Elementary School in Washington, DC, reading and talking with the students. She also sang with the students.

The president and Mrs. Bush host an open house for the public on the day following the inauguration. Several visitors were interviewed.

A parade was held in honor of the inauguration of President George H.W. Bush.

George H.W. Bush was sworn in as the nation’s 41st president at 12:00 noon on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor administered the vice-presidential oath to Dan Q…