Digest of Other White House Announcements

The following list includes the President’s public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this issue.

July 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

July 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Iraqi women and wounded U.S. military personnel. Later, on the South Lawn, the President participated in a photo opportunity with Buddy Rice, winner of the 2004 Indianapolis 500, and his championship team.

The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Adrian Nastase of Romania to the White House on July 21.

July 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had breakfast with economic advisers. Later, he had separate meetings with Secretary of State Colin L. Powell and Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.

Later in the morning, the President traveled to Cedar Rapids, IA. In the afternoon, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Dean H. Gesme, Sr.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to St. Charles, MO, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Daffney Moore.

In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

The President announced his intention to nominate Lloyd O. Pierson to be Assistant Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (Bureau of Africa).

The President announced his intention to nominate Lloyd O. Pierson to be a member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation.

The President announced his intention to designate C.W. Bill Young as the President’s Personal Representative at the Farnborough International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition and Air Show July 19-25 in Farnborough, England.

The President declared a major disaster in South Dakota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding on May 28 and continuing.

July 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, he participated in a photo opportunity with Apollo 11 astronauts Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.

In the afternoon, on the steps of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President participated in a photo opportunity with White House summer interns.

July 22

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Ayad al-Alawi of the Iraqi Interim Government to discuss counterterrorism efforts in Iraq and Iraqi national elections to be held in January 2005. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.

Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with Chairman Thomas H. Kean and Vice Chairman Lee H. Hamiltonof the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission) to discuss recommendations in the Commission’s report, which was released that day. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, the President participated in a signing ceremony for the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a signing ceremony for Executive Order 13347—Individuals With Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Glenview, IL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Nicolette Meier. He then toured the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy. Later, he traveled to Winnetka, IL, where he attended a Victory 2004 dinner at a private residence.

In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

The President announced his intention to nominate Karen Alderman Harbert to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs and Domestic Policy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Gregory Franklin Jenner to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy.

The President announced his intention to designate Sharon Brown-Hruska as Acting Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Sharon Brown-Hruska to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

The President announced his intention to nominate Hector E. Morales to be U.S. Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank.

The President announced his intention to nominate Anna Escobedo Cabral to be Treasurer of the United States.

The President announced his intention to designate John S. Shaw as Acting Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environment, Safety, and Health.

The President announced his intention to nominate John S. Shaw to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environment, Safety, and Health.

The President announced his intention to nominate James S. Simpson to be a member of the Advisory Board of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.

The President announced his intention to nominate Jane Dee Hull to be a U.S. Representative to the 59th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

The President announced his intention to nominate Yousif B. Ghafari to be a U.S. Alternate Representative to the 59th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to the Federated States of Micronesia impacted by Typhoon Sudal on April 8-14, by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for public restoration work in the State of Yap.

July 23

In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings. Later, he traveled to Detroit, MI, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Eric Rasmussen.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Crawford, TX, where he participated in a Victory 2004 event at a private residence and then went to the Bush Ranch.