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June 28, 2024

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Sharon McMahon’s The Small and the Mighty Book Tour

“America’s Government Teacher” Sharon McMahon and host of the hit podcast Sharon Says So will join Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh on Oct. 9. Sharon will discuss her new book The Small and the Mighty at this special Engage at the Bush Center program presented by NexPoint.

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Venezuela jails a staunch democracy advocate

Article by Ellen Bork, Fellow at the Bush Institute

Learn about the Venezuelan regime’s repression of freedom in the country

Applications for the 2025 Presidential Leadership Scholars open through July 14

The program brings together leaders working across divides to solve our most pressing issues both at home and around the world

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Supporting veterans’ mental health

Article by Chris Vidaurre, Senior Program Manager of Veterans and Military Families at the Bush Institute

This PTSD Awareness Month, learn how you can increase awareness for mental health resources

SMU student writes children's book encouraging all generations to work across differences

Q&A with Anna Kelley Zielke, SMU student and Bush Institute intern

Learn how Zielke hopes to inspire children and parents to practice pluralism

In Case You Missed It

Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center

The Taliban's `State Capture’ of Afghanistan | Insights podcast
Interview with Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Director of Global Policy

2024 Presidential Leadership Scholars join alumni network
Presidential Leadership Scholars Module Six recap

U.N. Security Council is listening to North Korean escapees – this must continue
Article by Joseph Kim, Program Manager of Global Policy and Expert-in-Residence at the Bush Institute

For better sanctions enforcement, look to banks | The xxxxxx
Op-ed by Albert Torres, Program Manager of Global Policy at the Bush Institute

North Korean refugee will start new chapter at Harvard | NBC DFW
Featuring Joseph Kim, Program Manager of Global Policy and Expert-in-Residence at the Bush Institute

UPCOMING AT THE BUSH CENTER

Don't miss these special Events

July 11 | 6 p.m. CT
A Conversation with WWII Pilot John "Lucky" Luckadoo and Author Dr. Donald L. Miller
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Sept. 24 | 6:30 p.m. CT
NexPoint Lecture: The Russia-China Challenge
Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

Oct. 9 | 7:00 p.m. CT
Sharon McMahon: The Small and the Mighty Book Tour
Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

Tuesdays | 10 a.m. CT
Storytime at the Bush Museum

Saturdays | 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. CT
Sundays | 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. CT
Mondays | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT
Situation Room Presentation

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About the George W. Bush Presidential Center

Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration.

George W. Bush Presidential Center
2943 SMU Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75205