2014-0532-F: Mrs. Laura Bush's Trip to India in March 2006

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2014-0532-F: Mrs. Laura Bush's Trip to India in March 2006

Scope and Content

The materials in FOIA 2014-0532-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials.

FOIA 2014-0532-F contains materials related to Mrs. Laura Bush's trip to India in March 2006 where she visited Mother Teresa's Home for Disabled Children (Jeevan Jyoti) and the set of Galli Galli Sim Sim (the Indian version of Sesame Street).

This FOIA primarily contains schedules, press releases, fact sheets, briefing papers, talking points, background material, trip summaries, printed emails, news articles, maps, and photos related to the events described below. This request also includes thank you letters from Laura Bush to various event participants.

On February 28, 2006, President and Mrs. Bush departed the White House. After a stop in Shannon, Ireland for refueling, they traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan. Shortly thereafter, they continued to New Delhi, India to begin their official visit, arriving on March 1, 2006.

On March 2, 2006, President and Mrs. Bush participated in a formal arrival ceremony which was followed by a wreath-laying in honor of Mahatma Gandhi. Mrs. Bush participated in the taping of a segment for Galli Galli Sim Sim, the Indian version of Sesame Street, and visited a girls' home run by Prayas, an organization aimed at assisting impoverished and/or abused youth. Following these engagements, the President and Mrs. Bush had lunch with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur. The President and Mrs. Bush then traveled to the United States Embassy and greeted employees. Lastly, Mrs. Bush visited Jeevan Jyoti (Light of Life), the home for disabled children founded by Mother Teresa. That evening, President and Mrs. Bush attended a state dinner.

On March 3, 2006, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Hyderabad, India. Mrs. Bush participated in an event focused on HIV/AIDS, visited a Home Science School Lab, and participated in a roundtable on women's empowerment. The President and Mrs. Bush also traveled to New Delhi, India for remarks by the President before traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan.

On March 4, 2006, President and Mrs. Bush participated in a formal arrival ceremony. Mrs. Bush participated in a roundtable regarding education, met with Sehba Musharraf (wife of President Pervez Musharraf), and attended a briefing on earthquake reconstruction efforts within Pakistan. Mrs. Bush also attended a press availability with President Bush and President Musharraf and attended a formal lunch. Following lunch, President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the United States Embassy and greeted employees. That evening, the President and Mrs. Bush attended a state dinner before departing for their return to the United States.

Extent

56 folders, approximately 2,537 pages / 137 assets

Provenance

Official records of George W. Bush’s presidency are housed at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and administered by the National Archives and Records Administration under the provisions of the Presidential Records Act.

Folders and Documents

Records Management, White House Office of

• 690526
• 690530
• 690531
• 690532
• 690535
• 690538
• 690539
• 690543
• 690545
• 690548
• 690549
• 690550
• 690553
• 690554
• 690555
• 690556
• 690557
• 690570
• 690572
• 690573
• 690574

Staff Member Office Files

• 03/03/2006 - 03/05/2006: India and Pakistan
• Background: India/Pakistan Planning

• Binder - Mrs. Bush's Press Clips and Photos, Afghanistan, India and Pakistan, 03/02/2006 - 03/04/2006 [1]
• Binder - Mrs. Bush's Press Clips and Photos, Afghanistan, India and Pakistan, 03/02/2006 - 03/04/2006 [2]
• Binder - The Schedule of Mrs. Bush in Shannon, Ireland, New Delhi, India, Hyderabad, India, Islamabad, Pakistan, and Washington, DC, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006 [1]
• Binder - The Schedule of Mrs. Bush in Shannon, Ireland, New Delhi, India, Hyderabad, India, Islamabad, Pakistan, and Washington, DC, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006 [2]
• Binder - The Schedule of Mrs. Bush in Shannon, Ireland, New Delhi, India, Hyderabad, India, Islamabad, Pakistan, and Washington, DC, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006 [3]

• India, March 2006
• Pakistan, March 2006

• India and Pakistan, March 2006

• Mrs. Bush's Press Clips and Photos, India: 03/02/2006 - 03/04/2006 [1]
• Mrs. Bush's Press Clips and Photos, India: 03/02/2006 - 03/04/2006 [2]

• Presidential Travel Guide - The Trip of the President and Mrs. Bush to India and Pakistan, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006
• The Trip of The President and Mrs. Bush to India and Pakistan, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006
• Schedule of Mrs. Bush in Shannon, Ireland, New Delhi, India, Hyderabad, India, Islamabad, Pakistan, and Washington, DC, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006: Projects Copy [1]
• Schedule of Mrs. Bush in Shannon, Ireland, New Delhi, India, Hyderabad, India, Islamabad, Pakistan, and Washington, DC, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006: Projects Copy [2]

• India / Pakistan
• Binder - Mrs. Bush's Press Clips & Photos, India: 03/02/2006 - 03/04/2006 [1]
• Binder - Mrs. Bush's Press Clips & Photos, India: 03/02/2006 - 03/04/2006 [2]

• Binder - Site Survey for the Trip of the President and Mrs. Bush to India and Pakistan, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006, Post Trip Report [1]
• Binder - Site Survey for the Trip of the President and Mrs. Bush to India and Pakistan, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006, Post Trip Report [2]

• Schedule of Mrs. Bush in Shannon, Ireland, Hyderabad, India, New Delhi, India, Islamabad, Pakistan and Washington, DC, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006 [1]
• Schedule of Mrs. Bush in Shannon, Ireland, Hyderabad, India, New Delhi, India, Islamabad, Pakistan and Washington, DC, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006 [2]

• Tuesday, 02/28/2006
• Tuesday, 02/28/2006: Mrs. Bush Trip to India and Pakistan, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006 [1]
• Tuesday, 02/28/2006: Mrs. Bush Trip to India and Pakistan, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006 [2]
• Tuesday, 02/28/2006: Mrs. Bush Trip to India and Pakistan, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006 [3]
• Wednesday, 03/01/2006
• Thursday, 03/02/2006 [1]
• Thursday, 03/02/2006 [2]
• Friday, 03/03/2006
• Saturday, 03/04/2006

• Binder - Schedule of Mrs. Bush in Shannon, Ireland, New Delhi, India, Hyderabad, India, Islamabad, Pakistan and Washington DC, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006 [1]
• Binder - Schedule of Mrs. Bush in Shannon, Ireland, New Delhi, India, Hyderabad, India, Islamabad, Pakistan and Washington DC, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006 [2]
• Binder - Schedule of Mrs. Bush in Shannon, Ireland, New Delhi, India, Hyderabad, India, Islamabad, Pakistan and Washington DC, 02/28/2006 - 03/05/2006 [3]