>He couldn't use his official umbrella holder because he gave his umbrella to a gentleman that recently was given a civilian award (I cannot remember the gentleman's name or the award) when he got off of the plane. If his aide was holding the umbrella (as was the case at one point) then President Bush couldn't have handed his over...
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>See slide 10 and 11 of the slideshow...
>http://www.wral.com/slideshow/4661744/detail.html?qs=;s=10;w=320
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Sorry, you are mistaken! This is a NOT an umbrella, but new safety equipment made to look similar to an umbrella protecting against dangers from a physical force while leaving airplanes. Rumour has it that research was started during the Ford administration. <g>

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thomas