Former Presidents Gather For Tribute to George H.W. Bush & Volunteer Service
EmailABC News' Matthew Jaffe reports:
All four living former presidents gathered tonight at Washington’s Kennedy Center for a tribute to President George H.W. Bush and volunteer service.
Bush, in a wheelchair, was joined by Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush to highlight the powerful role that volunteer service can play in people's lives.
It marked the first time the four former presidents have come together since President Obama’s inauguration in January 2009. President Obama, who is currently on a trip to South America, taped a video message for the event.
Tonight's tribute to the elder Bush — called “All Together Now: A Celebration of Service” — featured a star-studded lineup including Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Jim Nantz, and Garth Brooks, among others.
"He makes everyone feel like they're the star and he's not," Garth Brooks said of Bush 41 as the country music star made his way down the red carpet.
"There are a lot of families in different walks of life that give a lot back, so I don't think we're unique in that regard," said Jeb Bush.
The event will air on NBC next week.
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Great to here that you all together !
Posted by: Erinlee Costello | March 21, 2011, 9:49 pm 9:49 pm
Wan’t that guy Cheney’s grandfather or something?
Posted by: mike | March 22, 2011, 1:36 am 1:36 am
It’s wonderful when we can leave the politics out of it and just celebrate and honor our formaer president in this way. Way to go.
Posted by: aaron | March 22, 2011, 2:35 am 2:35 am
I’m still trying to find a thousand points of light!
Posted by: Stephen | March 22, 2011, 7:36 am 7:36 am
Garth Brooks has a perceptive comment about the senior Bush.
Posted by: Candadai Tirumalai | March 22, 2011, 12:47 pm 12:47 pm
I wonder why he was in a wheelchair. Thought he was healthy as a horse!
Posted by: Sandra | March 22, 2011, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm