Governor George W. Bush Visits Aiken, SC

Location: The Aiken Municipal Building Where: Aiken, SC When: October 21, 1999 Texas Governor and Presidential candidate George W. Bush, shown after his speech shaking hands and visiting with his many supporters. Bottom row, SC Representative and Mrs. Charles R. Sharpe. Top row, SC Representative and Mrs. J. Roland Smith. Several of the many politicians on hand for Governor Bush's visit. Governor Bush's latest campaign stop in Aikenmarks his latest of many visits to our fair state.   He was in Chapin, Simpsonville, Columbia and Charleston in September.    In August he visited Charleston, Berkley, Dorchester, Florence and Myrtle Beach. The Aiken Municipal Building was packed with supporters and onlookers which overflowed into the Alley.   Everyone seemed pleased with the speech and usual campaign promises, but of special interest was Governor Bush's philosophy for the country called "Prosperity With A Purpose".

Picture at left is Senator W. Greg Ryberg on stage left and Governor Bush, right, making his speech.

Here we see SC Representative Skipper Perry and Aiken Mayor Fred B. Cavanaugh head to the arrival point for Governor Bush. This alley was closed to the public while Governor Bush arrive and departed.

Another picture of Aiken Mayor Fred B. Cavanaugh on stage immediately after Governor Bush's speech. The stage was restricted to officials and members of the regular press.

Some of the many supporters attending Bush's appearance, local business man Ronnie Bolton (left).

Ms. Katheryn Kline, a candidate in recent SC House of Rep elections. Ms. Kline is co-owner of Market Place Antique Mall on Park Street in Aiken.