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    2004 Millions Take Voluntary Action After Indian Ocean Tsunami

    • President George W. Bush signs a condolence book for the victims of the 2005 Indian Ocean tsunami during a visit to the Embassy of Thailand in Washington, D.C. President George H. W. Bush, President Clinton and First Lady Laura Bush also sign.

    • Signed by Presidents George H. W. Bush, President Clinton and First Lady Laura Bush, President George W. Bush expresses their condolences during a visit to the embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., Monday, Jan. 3, 2005. President George W. Bush writes, “We pray for the victims and families of this epic disaster. And the American government and American people are dedicated to helping you recover.”

    • President George W. Bush announces a nationwide charitable fundraising effort to be led by President George H.W. Bush and President Bill Clinton to aid victims of the earthquake and tsunamis in South Asia in 2005.

    • President George W. Bush walks with President Bill Clinton along the colonnade at the White House after announcing a fundraising campaign to support rebuilding and recovery in South Asia led by President George H. W. Bush and President Clinton.

    • President George H. W. Bush and President Clinton tour countries bordering the Indian Ocean devastated by loss after the 2005 earthquake and tsunamis.

    • President George H. W. Bush and President Clinton work together on the Bush Clinton Tsunami Fund to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in countries bordering the Indian Ocean devastated by loss.

    • President George H. W. Bush and President Clinton work together on the Bush Clinton Tsunami Fund to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in countries bordering the Indian Ocean devastated by loss.

    • President George H. W. Bush and President Clinton work together on the Bush Clinton Tsunami Fund to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in countries bordering the Indian Ocean devastated by loss.