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<\/a><\/p>\nBefore getting underway, Sam demonstrated some new tackle for the former president.<\/p>\n
After an hour of tedious casting, the president finally hooked up near the Cape Lookout Lighthouse.<\/p>\n Of course, Sam and the president were elated when he boated a nice one, and released it.<\/p>\n The weather deteriorated with some passing rain squalls, but the president still managed to pull in a few more. At one point he noticed a styrofoam cup floating by and directed Sam toward it. President Bush then leaned over and plucked it from the water. That little gesture really impressed me.<\/p>\n The following May, President Bush flew in to Manteo Airport and was greeted by local resident Andy Griffith and his wife Cindy. I was given the responsibility to take pictures for the First Flight Commision, and rode with them to the Wright Brothers Monument for the rededication ceremony.<\/p>\n There were other dignitaries present, including our State Senator Marc Basnight.<\/p>\n Senator Basnight and astronaut Buzz Aldrin were seated together on stage as speakers addressed a large audience.<\/p>\n The highlight was hearing President George H. W. Bush deliver the keynote speech.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n