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August 9, 2024
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Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine celebrates after winning the gold medal in the High Jump women's final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Paris, France. (Sipa via AP Images)
Olympians show courage in the face of tyranny

While athletes from North Korea, Afghanistan, and Ukraine courageously competed at the Olympic Games – some even taking home medals – they will be returning to persecution, tyranny, oppression, and violence. Igor Khrestin ([link removed]) , the Bradford M. Freeman Managing Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute, wrote about the Ukrainian Olympians demonstrating perseverance in the face of war. Chris Walsh ([link removed]) , Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute, argued that we can’t let smiling selfies at the Games mask the darker reality many athletes face at home.

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How sports bring people together
Article by Kevin Sullivan ([link removed]) , Senior Advisor at the Bush Center
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Don’t miss these upcoming programs at the Bush Center
Highlights include a conversation ([link removed]) with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch on Sept. 7, as well as a discussion with Jared Cohen ([link removed]) about the post-presidency on Oct. 28, and more
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Pay attention to Belarus
Op-ed by David J. Kramer ([link removed]) , Executive Director of the Bush Institute, and Vlad Kobets, Executive Director of the International Strategic Action Network for Security
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What we’ve learned from Joseph Kim
As the North Korean escapee leaves the Bush Institute to attend Harvard, his colleagues reflect on wisdom gained and lessons learned
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In Case You Missed It
Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center
Take home a piece of Freedom Matters with the souvenir guide ([link removed])
The Freedom Matters exhibit uses rare artifacts and historical documents, interactive activities, and personal perspectives to examine the concept of freedom

Presidential Leadership Scholar spotlight with Rani Elwy ([link removed])
Interview with Rani Elwy, Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons From Our Presidents event on Sept. 4 ([link removed]) | World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
Featuring Ken Hersh ([link removed]) , President and CEO of the Bush Center; Jeffrey A. Engel, founding David Gergen Director of the Center for Presidential History at SMU; and Talmage Boston, Partner at Shackelford Law
UPCOMING AT THE BUSH CENTER
Don't miss these special Events
Aug. 21 | 1 p.m. CT
Book Signing with Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska ([link removed])

Sept. 7 | 6 p.m. CT
A Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch ([link removed])
Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

Sept. 10 | 5:30 p.m. CT
Young Professionals Reception and Conversation with Former Ambassadors ([link removed])
Young Professionals member exclusive event

Sept. 11 | 8 a.m. CT
Day of Remembrance on September 11th ([link removed])

Sept. 24 | 6:30 p.m. CT
NexPoint Lecture: The Russia-China Challenge ([link removed])
Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

Oct. 5 | 10 a.m. CT
Pups in the Park ([link removed])

Oct. 9 | 7 p.m. CT
Sharon McMahon: The Small and the Mighty Book Tour ([link removed])
Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

Oct. 28 | 6:30 p.m. CT
Purpose Beyond the White House: A Conversation on the Post-Presidency ([link removed])
Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

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 ([link removed])

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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.


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