President Bush Announces a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Katrina Victims - September 16th

Aimee Herd : Sep 8, 2005
AP, Fox News

"I've declared Friday, Sept. 16, a national day of prayer and remembrance," President Bush said, during an afternoon address on Thursday. "I ask that we pray as Americans have always prayed in times of trial, with hope for a better future and with the humility to ask God to keep us strong so we can better serve our brothers and sisters in need." (White House photo by Eric Draper)

As the toxic waters in the flooded Gulf areas recede, the death count rises and those last hold-outs who remain in New Orleans are being told they must get out immediately. President Bush assured those displaced in the disaster that "the government is going to be with you for the long haul."

Today the House approved a $51.8 billion relief bill requested by President Bush and his administration.