This photograph was taken by Tina Hager on June 17, 2003, during a reception hosted by President George W. Bush in the East Room honoring the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Winter Championship teams. Here, President Bush is presented with a jersey by guard Diana Taurasi of the University of Connecticut women's basketball team. Taurasi was a member of the team for three of its NCAA championship wins from 2002-2004.

In this photography, taken by Shealah Craighead, President George W. Bush welcomes members of the 2008 U.S. Summer Olympic and Paralympic teams to the White House Rose Garden. The Olympians visited the White House ahead of their departure for Beijing, China, hosts of the 2008 games.

In this photograph, taken by Shealah Craighead on August 10, 2008, President George W. Bush and his father, former President George H. W. Bush pose with members of the United States Olympic swim team at the Beijing National Aquatics Center during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Holding an American flag aloft to the right of George H. W. Bush is Olympic champion Michael Phelps. At the 2008 Summer Games, Phelps set a new record for the most medals earned by an athlete in a single Olympic Games, earning eight gold medals. Upon his retirement from swimming following the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, Phelps held multiple world records including most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, winner of most gold medals, and holder of most individual Olympic titles. Also photographed is long distance swimmer Larsen Jensen, winner of two Olympic medals in his career.

In this photograph, taken by Shealah Craighead on August 10, 2008, President George W. Bush and his father, former President George H. W. Bush pose with members of the United States Olympic swim team at the Beijing National Aquatics Center during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Holding an American flag aloft to the right of George H. W. Bush is Olympic champion Michael Phelps. At the 2008 Summer Games, Phelps set a new record for the most medals earned by an athlete in a single Olympic Games, earning eight gold medals. Upon his retirement from swimming following the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, Phelps held multiple world records including most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, winner of most gold medals, and holder of most individual Olympic titles. Also photographed is long distance swimmer Larsen Jensen, winner of two Olympic medals in his career.

In this photograph, taken by Eric Draper on August 8, 2008, President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush stand and wave flags during the entrance of the United States Olympic Team into China's National Stadium during the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. President Bush also attended the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In this photograph, taken by Paul Morse on December 22, 2001, President George W. Bush delivers remarks during the Olympic torch relay ceremony on the South Lawn. The torch passed through the South Grounds during its journey to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. The ceremony reflected the somber national mood following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Torchbearers Liz Howell and Eric Jones were not athletes but instead American citizens who demonstrated courage and heroism during the national tragedy.

This photograph of chilled pasta salad made by chef Mathew Wendel was taken by Bruce White. Wendel served the dish at President George W. Bush’s Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas. Wendel became acquainted with the Bush family in 1995, while working at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas, as a waiter-caterer with the Word of Mouth catering company. After Bush was elected president in 2000, Wendel prepared comforting meals for the first family during their trips to Camp David and during visits home to the Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

This photograph shows Governor George W. Bush with catering staff members at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. Pictured on the left is Matthew Wendel. Wendel met Governor Bush and his family in 1995, while serving as a waiter-caterer with the Word of Mouth catering company. After Bush was elected president in 2000, Wendel prepared comforting meals for the first family during their trips to Camp David and visits home to the Prairie Chapel Ranch, near Crawford, Texas.

This photograph of handwritten grocery lists written by chef Matthew Wendel was taken by Bruce White on February 11, 2020. Wendel was the cooked and entertained for President George W. Bush and his family. For efficiency, Wendel based the lists on the store's layout, and he also divided the items into categories so when they were bagged they could quickly be put away at the Bush’s Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas. Wendel became acquainted with the Bush family in 1995, while working at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas, as a waiter-caterer with the Word of Mouth catering company. After Bush was elected president in 2000, Wendel prepared comforting meals for the first family during their trips to Camp David and during visits home to the Prairie Chapel Ranch.

In this photograph, taken on April 11, 2005, President George W. Bush shakes hands with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel to welcome him to the Prairie Chapel Ranch, his home near Crawford, Texas. A Scottish Terrier, likely Barney, looks on. President Bush often entertained world leaders by hosting informal luncheons and dinners at the Prairie Chapel Ranch.

This photograph, taken in 2001, shows President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush posing with Matthew Wendel in front of the official White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room. Wendel became acquainted with the Bush family in 1995, while working as a waiter-caterer at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. After Bush was elected president in 2000, Wendel prepared comforting meals for the first family during their trips to Camp David and visits home to the Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

In this photograph, taken on March 23, 2005, President George W. Bush hosts a summit luncheon with world leaders from Canada and Mexico at the Prairie Chapel Ranch, his home near Crawford, Texas. Among those in attendance were President Vicente Fox Quesada of Mexico, Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff, and National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley.

In this photograph, taken by Tina Hager on November 24, 2004, President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush host a Thanksgiving-style luncheon at the Prairie Chapel Ranch, their home near Crawford, Texas, during a visit by King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía of Spain. For the luncheon, chef Matthew Wendel prepared seasonal dishes including free-range turkey, Prairie Chapel bass, mashed sweet potatoes with maple syrup and chipotle, pan-roasted vegetables with walnuts and apples, corn bread stuffing, pecan pie, and pumpkin pie. Also present at the luncheon were the president's twin daughters, Jenna and Barbara, as well as his parents, former President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush.

This photograph, taken by Paul Morse on December 28, 2006, shows President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush enjoying a lunch of cheeseburgers at their Prairie Chapel Ranch with members of the national security team including Vice President Richard B. Cheney, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff United States Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace. While entertaining at their ranch near Crawford, Texas, President Bush and Mrs. Bush frequently served burgers with extra-sharp cheddar cheese and sweet and smokey barbecue sauce, made with care by Matthew Wendel. Wendel is pictured in this photograph at left, serving a cheeseburger.

This photograph was taken on September 21, 2001 as staff members gathered on the South Lawn wave American flags as President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush depart onboard Marine One for Camp David. For many Americans, the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 was a time of great patriotism and national unity. The period saw a dramatic increase in the public display of American flags and other patriotic symbols.

This photograph was taken by Paul Morse on August 23, 2004, during a luncheon hosted by President George W. Bush at the Prairie Chapel Ranch, his home near Crawford, Texas. The president hosted the luncheon for members of his national defense team, including Vice President Richard B. Cheney and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

This photograph, taken by Eric Draper, shows President George W. Bush enjoying a visit with guests in the Oval Office. At center in front of the Resolute Desk is Matthew Wendel. Wendel became acquainted with the Bush family in 1995, while working as a caterer-waiter at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. After Bush was elected president in 2000, Wendel prepared comforting meals for the first family during their trips to Camp David and visits home to the Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

This photograph, taken on November 27, 2008, shows First Lady Laura Bush and guests lining up at a table for a Thanksgiving Day buffet at Camp David. The seasonal spread was prepared by chef Matthew Wendel and included turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and corn bread dressing. President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush hosted the holiday celebration for friends and family. Among the guests pictured in this photograph is Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

This photograph was taken on April 25, 2005 during a luncheon hosted by President George W. Bush in honor of Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. The luncheon was held at the Prairie Chapel Ranch, the president's home near Crawford, Texas. During the meeting, the world leaders discussed the relationship between their respective nations, their response to the threat of terrorism, and oil trade relations, and dined on spinach and orange salad, rosemary lamb chops, Texas wild rice, roasted vegetables, and carrot pudding cake. Others pictured in this photograph include Vice President Richard B. Cheney, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, White House chief of staff Andrew H. Card, and former Secretary of State Colin Powell.