▲2007.03.01
President Chen visited Wufeng Township to examine the spring rice crop and talk with farmers. Under the hot sun, the president said he wanted to roll up his sleeves and pants, and plant rice seedlings in the paddies alongside farmers. Plunging his feet into the muddy paddies certainly brought back happy memories from his youth.
一得知要到霧峰訪視農民春耕情形，總統表示要與農民一起下田插秧，烈日當下，總統捲起衣袖、撩起褲腳，腳踩在泥巴裡的那一刻，不曉得是否想起了小時候的田間樂趣呢？
▲2007.01.01
President Chen is among the first to view the damage to places around Taiwan after natural disasters. For him, Taiwan and her people are always what he holds most dear. The president wants to do his utmost in cherishing this land and her people. The picture shows President Chen viewing from a helicopter the damage along the Kaoping Coast after an earthquake.
每當台灣有自然災害發生，總統總是第一時間跳上直昇機，親自瞭解災情，對他來說，台灣這塊土地和人民就是心裡最割捨不下的一塊肉，應該用所有的熱情和努力，好好來疼惜。圖為總統搭乘直昇機鳥瞰震災後的高屏海岸線情形。
▲2007.01.26
The preparatory conference for the Global Forum on New Democracies brought together current and former leaders from Taiwan, El Salvador, South Korea, Mongolia, Poland and South Africa. President Chen is shown absorbed in the meetings and concentrating on directing the discussions, helping Taiwan make a name for itself.
由台灣、薩爾瓦多、南韓、蒙古、波蘭、南非6國共同參與的「全球新興民主論壇倡議大會」匯集了許多人的努力，透過機房監看的螢幕，便可一窺總統如何全神貫注、指揮全場，務必要帶領台灣做出一次最完美的演出。
▲2006.06.10
Bad weather has never stopped President Chen. He puts on a rain poncho, which he can quickly put on and take off, making it easy for him to move around and alleviating the need for umbrellas. The president then can lead the way and quickly get an idea of the damage. The picture shows President Chen inspecting water pumps at Niaosong in Shueilin Township of Yunlin County.
每當氣候不佳需要外出視察的時候，輕便雨衣就成為總統最好的朋友，原因不只是因為它穿脫簡單方便，更重要的是：少了撐傘的不便，總統更可以一馬當先，以最快的速度瞭解現場情形。圖為總統前往雲林縣水林鄉實地視察蔦松大排抽水情況。
▲2005.07.17
As Typhoon Haitang swept through Taiwan, President Chen visited the Central Disaster Emergency Operation Center and received a briefing on the damage caused by the storm. The president is deeply concerned about the situation and makes sure that the assessment of damage, decision making, and all preparations are in order to reduce the loss of property and life to a minimum.
海棠颱風來勢洶洶，總統前往中央災害應變中心聆聽簡報，神情嚴肅、反覆思考，從評估、決策到判斷，每一個環節都馬虎不得，務必要讓傷害減到最低。
▲2006.01.20
Yung Ke, the president’s dog, has been part of the first family for seven years. During this time, the president’s son, Chen Chih-chung, and daughter, Chen Hsing-yu, have both started their own families. The birth of his grandchildren makes President Chen even more optimistic about the future. He believes that as long as his trusted friend Yung Ke is by his side, he and the First Lady will have the courage to continue forward.
勇哥加入第一家庭已經7年了，這些年來幸妤、致中紛紛成家立業，孫子孫女也相繼誕生，面對充滿希望的未來，總統相信，只要有勇哥這個最忠實的朋友繼續相伴，不管走到哪裡，一定會牽著阿珍的手，鼓起勇氣繼續拼下去！
▲2006.04.22
The president made a visit to the household registration office in Jingzhong neighborhood, Minsheng Community to collect his new ID card. He proudly holds up the card in a photo. President Chen might be the perfect model the next time the Ministry of the Interior calls for the issuance of new IDs.
總統親自到戶籍所在地民生社區精忠里辦公室，領取新式身分證，並且開心地拿著身分證一起合照。下次內政部要換發新式身分證，可以考慮邀總統當最佳代言人！
▲2005.09.11
President Chen is one of Taiwan’s most devout baseball fans. Watching baseball games is one of the most uplifting events enjoyed by the Taiwan people. The president was overjoyed by the gold medal performance of the Chinese Taipei team in the Asian Games and Wang Chien-ming’s outstanding pitching as a New York Yankee. 2006 was certainly a year to remember for Taiwan baseball. The picture shows President Chen inaugurating a new international baseball stadium in Douliou Township of Yunlin County.
棒球是總統的人生哲學，也是全民的精神食糧。看到中華隊亞運棒球奪金、王建民在紐約洋基隊大放異彩，無疑是2006年台灣棒球界最值得驕傲的事！圖為總統出席雲林斗六朱丹灣國際棒球場啟用典禮。
▲2005.08.31
President Chen has to be one of the easiest people to work with when he is to deliver a televised speech. While he does not have much to say about his hair, make-up or the set, he spends considerable effort reviewing every word of his speech, hoping that it will be well-received. As the president frequently says, “There are some things that need to change and others that don’t.” The picture shows the filming of President Chen’s Armed Forces Day address on September 3.
每當要錄製電視談話時，從髮型、化妝到場景布置，總統都是絕佳的配合者，唯獨對談話的內容，總是會反覆檢視，希望以最佳的表現完成預定的目標，套句總統的話，這就是「有所變、有所不變！」圖為他錄製「九三軍人節談話」。
▲2005.05.07
Anyone who has watched President Chen’s interviews immediately understands the charisma of the president. The president possesses the qualities of someone having grown up in the countryside and the air of a leader. Such qualities are “uniquely Taiwan.” The picture shows the president being interviewed by Suddeutsche Zeitung.
看過總統專訪的人都知道，「扁式語言」的確很有魅力，舉止言談之間總是摻雜著鄉下務農的堅實性格和國家元首的領袖氣質，是道地的「台灣味」。圖為他接受德國「南德日報」專訪。
▲2005.01.28
While serving as Taipei mayor, Chen Shui-bian made a name for himself by dressing up as Michael Jackson. As president, he delighted crowds wearing scuba diving gear, perhaps the most extraordinary outfit he has ever put on since his presidency. When accompanying reporters jokingly compared him to a member of F4, a popular Taiwan boy band, President Chen found this adjective used to describe him hilarious. The picture shows the president experiencing the beauty of the underwater ecosystem while on a trip to Palau.
市長時代「邁可傑克森」的變裝秀記憶猶新，這身潛水人裝應該是當總統以來最勁爆的演出了，聽到自己被隨行記者暱稱為「F4」，總統笑得樂不可支。圖為他「海洋夥伴．合作之旅」在帛琉浮潛體驗海洋生態。
▲2003.07.11
President Chen dressed up in tribal attire when he visited the Paiwan tribe Harvest Festival in Sinyuan Village of Taitung County. Growing up in the countryside, President Chen has always expressed his admiration for the culture of Taiwan’s indigenous tribes, with the emphasis placed on close relationships with people and on respect of and harmony with nature.
參加台東縣新園部落排灣族豐年祭，總統身著原住民服裝，像是部落頭目，可能是自小生長在鄉間的影響，原住民文化中，那種人與人之間親密交流，以及對大自然虔敬、和諧的關係，讓總統一直倍感親切。
▲2004.10.21
The president visited the “Calligraphy by Chen Yuncheng: A Centennial Exhibition” at the National Museum of History and offered his best wishes to Mr. Chen. The president is delighted each time he sees one of these national treasures, believing that these masters are Taiwan’s most precious asset. One of Mr. Chen’s masterpieces, “Looking at the World,” hangs in the Taiwan Heritage Room of the Presidential Building.
前往台北市國立歷史博物館觀賞「陳雲程先生百歲書法展」，特向陳大師致意。總統每次看見這些國寶級的大師都十分高興與欣慰，覺得他們是台灣最珍貴的財富。目前懸掛在總統府台灣綠廳的「觀天下」書法即是陳大師的墨寶。
▲2007.04.06
Tomb Sweeping Day is a day for the people of Taiwan to pay respects to their ancestors. President Chen, with his son Chen Chih-chung and daughter-in-law Huang Jui-ching at his side, returned to Fojhuan Temple in Sinhua Township of Tainan County to pay homage to his father Chen Sung-ken. In a most solemn moment, the president, recalling his father’s hard work, prayed that his father be in peace in heaven and that he bestow upon him greater courage and wisdom to lead Taiwan forward.
清明節是國人慎終追遠的日子，總統在兒子致中及媳婦睿靚的陪同下，循例回到台南縣新化鎮佛顓寺祭拜父親陳松根先生。總統神情肅穆，除緬懷父親一生辛勤，勞苦弗辭，亦祈求父親庇佑闔家平安，賜給他更多勇氣與智慧，帶領台灣向前行。
▲1973年
This is a picture of the president and First Lady Wu Shu-jen, then his girl friend, taken in a joyous outing in 1973 when they were in university. Coming from a poor background, President Chen did not have much money in those days. However, he studied hard and had a spirit of indomitable determination, which ultimately enabled him to win over Wu. They have since been life-partners that would ride through ups and downs together.
大學時期的總統偕當時還是女友的總統夫人吳淑珍小姐快樂出遊，留下甜蜜合影。當時，總統還是清寒學生，憑著一股台灣之子不服輸的精神，努力向學，不斷奮進，終於贏得吳淑珍小姐芳心。此後倆人相知相惜，也註定了牽手一生的天作良緣。
▲1994.12.03
This is a picture of the evening when the ballots were counted in the first direct popular election of a Taipei mayor. When it became clear that Chen Shui-bian was the winner, the campaign headquarters erupted in joy with the sound of gongs and drums. For a moment, he forgot about the exhaustion of the campaign and kissed the face of his wife. The deep affection and delight on both of their faces were unforgettable.
台北市第一屆民選市長的開票之夜，總統確定當選為台北市長，在鑼鼓喧天的勝利歡呼聲中，總統忘卻競選以來的辛苦，開心地親吻夫人的臉頰，夫婦倆鶼鰈情深，欣慰之情不言可喻。（孫守仁 提供）
▲2004.02.14
On the Valentine’s Day 2004, the riverside of the Tamsui River was so beautiful and colorful as “In Love with Tamsui River—An Evening Festival for Valentine’s Day 2004” was taking place. President and Mrs. Chen were invited to attend the celebration and wished that every couple in attendance will have a deep love for their partner for life. President Chen holds his wife’s shoulder, apparently showing his affection for her.
2004年的情人節，在淡水河周邊顯得璀璨而美麗，因為溫馨感人的「愛戀淡水河：2004情人節晚會」熱鬧登場，應邀參加晚會的總統伉儷期許每對有情人都能鍾愛一生，攜手同行。總統摟著夫人的肩膀，一切心意均已盡在不言中。
▲2003.07.16
Even though disabled, First Lady Wu Shu-jen traveled to Europe on behalf of the president as he was not allowed to visit. In her trip of “Treasures of Taiwan, Friendship of Culture,” the first lady helped open diplomatic doors for Taiwan.
為替總統分憂解勞，總統夫人吳淑珍女士雖然行動不便，卻毅然扮演總統的分身，遠赴歐洲展開「珍藏台灣．文化睦誼」之旅，為拼外交而努力。
▲2003.07.16
This is a picture of the first lady on her trip to Europe. Since an accident decades ago, she has been confined to a wheelchair. Over the years, poor circulation has caused stomach and intestinal discomfort, leading to an uneven body temperature. As a result, the first lady faces significant challenges every time she leaves home. However, she is willing to withstand this discomfort to help the world see Taiwan. She finds an inner strength and puts on a smile, helping Taiwan to chalk up diplomatic accomplishments.
總統夫人出訪歐洲，雖然夫人自車禍後就必須以輪椅代步，長期下來，造成血液循環不良，整個腸胃道的蠕動不順暢，對體溫的調整也失衡，每次出門都極其艱辛。但為了讓世界看得到台灣，夫人雖身體羸弱，卻以無比的勇氣排除萬難，咬緊牙關，展現笑容，為台灣的外交取得豐碩的成果。
▲2002.09.19
President Chen accompanies First Lady Wu Shu-jen to the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport as she prepares to head to the United States to help the president carry out a diplomatic agenda. In the past, the first lady accompanied the president on his overseas journeys, but this is the first time that she is going on her own and is the center of attention. Few can imagine the responsibility she is shouldering. The president is encouraging his wife, but at the same time his concern for her is written on his face.
在總統陪同下，夫人吳淑珍女士在台灣桃園國際機場準備啟程前往美國，協助總統拼外交。以往夫人都是陪同總統出國訪問，這次則是第一次擔任主角身分出訪，心中壓力可想而知。總統在一旁為夫人加油、打氣，但同時又多所不捨，關心之情，溢於言表。
▲2006.07.24
In the past, people have asked the president his religion. Is he a Christian or is he a Taoist? The president said he believes in the instructions left by the nation’s founding father Dr. Sun Yat-sen, who advocated the everlasting and universal values of freedom, peace, compassion and human rights throughout his life. The president continues to strive to realize these values. In March 2006, the Presidential Office selected a new photograph of Dr. Sun from which an oil painting was made. The photograph selected was taken in 1910 when Dr. Sun was in Vancouver, Canada.
曾經有人問總統信什麼教？是佛教？基督教？還是道教？總統說，他都告訴他們，他信「國父遺教」。孫中山先生一生所倡導的自由、平等、博愛與人權，都是顛撲不破的普世價值，這些價值與「和平」的理念，也是總統所致力追求的。總統府於2006年3月間重新選定國父遺照，並以油畫方式另行繪製。最後所選定的這張範本照片，係國父1910年於加拿大溫哥華所拍攝。
▲2005.09.16
President Chen attended an activity called “Hand in Hand We Promise to Make Taiwan Shine” to celebrate the 19th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic Progressive Party in Taichung City. He cut a birthday cake with Premier Frank Hsieh, DPP Chairman Su Tseng-chang, and Secretary-General of the Presidential Office Yu Shyi-kun, wishing that the DPP would persist in reforms and continue its administration after the 2008 presidential election.
總統出席台中市「牽手，許諾，照亮台灣」民進黨19週年黨慶晚會，與行政院長謝長廷、黨主席蘇貞昌及總統府秘書長游錫堃一同切蛋糕慶祝，期許2008年民進黨能夠堅持改革，繼續執政。
▲2006.01.25
No matter how unpredictable the political situation may become, one thing that never changes is President Chen’s hairstyle. The president, who walks fast and is constantly working hard, must take time out from time to time to sit still to have his hair cut. For this short time, he is at the mercy of the barber.
即便政局再怎麼變化莫測，但不變的是「扁式特色」的髮型。平時走路快如風、做事拼命的總統，上了理髮的座位，也只能當個乖寶寶，任憑老師的巧手「修理」了。
▲2003.05.23
After the outbreak of SARS was initially brought under control, President Chen made a visit to Master Cheng Yen of the Tzu Chi Foundation in Hualien, thanking her and Tzu Chi for its contributions in preventing the spread of SARS. When faced with serious challenges or setbacks, the president will seek an audience with Master Cheng Yen. The master once said, “Our greatest enemy is not others, but perhaps oneself.” The president always keeps this thought in mind.
在SARS疫情獲得初步控制後，總統前往花蓮拜訪慈濟證嚴上人，感謝上人及慈濟在防治SARS疫情的努力與貢獻。每當碰到無法克服的困難與挫折時，總統都會向證嚴上人請益。上人曾說「我們最大的敵人不是別人，可能是自己」；讓總統謹記心底。
▲2006.10.21
Originally, the president was only to view the exterior of the Jhunan Snake Kiln on a trip to Miaoli County. Little did organizers expect that the president would duck into the dark kiln to see what the inside was like. The president was curious about the history of this 35-year-old kiln. It was like a time tunnel, taking him back to his childhood.
到苗栗竹南蛇窯參觀時，原本只安排參觀窯的外觀，沒想到總統一頭就鑽進黑漆漆的窯中探看窯內情形，並十分好奇地詢問這座35年的傳統窯的各種典故，彷彿在時光隧道中，重新回到了兒時的情景。
▲2006.06.26
Close friends of President Chen know that he regularly uses various gestures--A-bian body language--when he speaks to add emphasis to what he is saying. On the eve of a vote in the legislature on a recall motion against the president, which was put forward by the opposition, lawmakers from the DPP went to the Presidential Building to lend support to President Chen. The picture shows an interesting gesture made by President Chen during the discussions.
熟悉的朋友都知道，總統講話時都會以特有的「扁式肢體語言」來使談話更加生動。圖為反對黨再次發動對總統的罷免案，在立法院即將表決前夕，民進黨籍多位立法委員專程前往總統府為總統加油打氣，言談間總統一個有趣的手勢。