The Giants' celebration of their Super Bowl victory continued Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

Players, coaches, management, and family members were invited to the White House, where President George W. Bush honored them for their February win.

Hundreds of fans were on hand for the ceremony on the South Lawn this afternoon.

Super Bowl Most Valuable Player and Giants quarterback Eli Manning stood behind the president, as Head Coach Tom Coughlin presented the president with a Giants jersey numbered 43, in reference of Bush being the 43rd president, and a Super Bowl championship ball.

“Most people called it a cakewalk, be prepared to turn off your television sets early because this isn't much of a game you are about to watch," said Bush. "When in fact, it turned out to be one of the great legendary football games in our country's history."

"We would ask that hopefully you would reflect on the accomplishments of this great group of young men. A group of men who believed in themselves and refused to be beaten,” said Giants coach Tom Coughlin.

The Giants beat the Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII, despite being heavy underdogs against the then-undefeated New England squad.

Besides praising the team for its efforts on the field, Bush spoke about the team's community service work.

The players spent the morning visiting injured Armed Services members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington.