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Michael Shaw

Michael Shaw

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Posted: November 27, 2008 12:31 AM
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Reading The Pictures: Rose Garden/Chi-Town Study In Contrast

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It's all about setting a tone.


Image 1: Bush gathers with children and National Turkey Federation officials as he pardons "Pumpkin", the 2008 Thanksgiving turkey, during a ceremony in the Rose Garden. Washington. November 26, 2008. Jim Watson/AFP - Getty.

Image 2: Obama passes out food at a food bank with his wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha for Thanksgiving during surprise visit to St. Columbanus Parish and School. Chicago, Illinois, November 26, 2008. November 26, 2008. Jason Reed/Reuters.

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- ImWithThatOne I'm a Fan of ImWithThatOne 4 fans permalink
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Says it all, doesn't it? Thanks.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:34 PM on 11/28/2008
- Danigirl65 I'm a Fan of Danigirl65 19 fans permalink
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By the way, the second picture makes me very proud to be an American. This Thanksgiving, I'm particularly grateful for being able to say that again.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:45 PM on 11/27/2008
- Danigirl65 I'm a Fan of Danigirl65 19 fans permalink
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As they say, a picture is worth 1000 words. Thank you for the additional 6 that say so much.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:44 PM on 11/27/2008
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