Selected Events 2006First Lady Laura Bush inaugurated an America@yourlibrary partnership in Stralsund | ||
July 13, 2006. First Lady Laura Bush inaugurated an America@yourlibrary partnership at the Children’s Library in Stralsund. Mrs. Bush talked about the benefits of reading and how “reading and being able to learn and discuss ideas freely is a basic requirement for a healthy democratic society.” She also announced plans to host a White House Conference on Global Literacy during the UN General Assembly this fall in order to assist in increasing literacy in the world’s developing countries. High school students from the Goethe and Hansa Gymnasiums in Stralsund attended the opening ceremony and had the opportunity to ask the First Lady questions about being married to the President, her projects supporting children, her favorite books, and the World Cup. |
 First Lady Laura Bush helds her speech at the children's library in Stralsund. Photo: Koslik, PR Stralsund |  Head of the city library Mr. Gawenda and First Lady Laura Bush enjoy the program. Photo: Koslik, PR Stralsund |  Head of the children's library Ms. Stadler and First Lady Bush with Stralsund's students. Photo: Koslik, PR Stralsund | |
 The teenager have a great time with the First Lady, who openly answers all their questions. Photo: Koslik, PR Stralsund |  Mr. Gawenda and his team for this very special event. | ||
