George W. Bush Presidential Center
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A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center
August 30, 2024
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The Boot's leadership team (Photo courtesy of Andrew Ward)
Louisiana bets on service members

Louisiana is turning to service member retention as part of an attempt to improve the state’s economy, workforce, and population declines, thanks to the work of a group of Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program ([link removed]) Scholars. The Boot ([link removed]) , a nonprofit that launched last month, will reimagine the transition process for service members, taking them on all-expense-paid trips into Louisiana communities and introducing them to everything the cities and towns can provide.

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Team 43 member Melissa Stockwell represents USA at Paralympic Games
U.S. Army Second Lieutenant Stockwell is the first female American soldier to lose a limb in active combat and shares her story on a previously recorded Strategerist episode
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In Venezuela, hope for democracy remains
Article by Jessica Ludwig ([link removed]) , Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute
Learn where things stand in the country one month after election day ([link removed]) arrow
Don't miss the Engage NexPoint Lecture on the Russia-China Challenge on Sept. 24
KERA's Think host Krys Boyd will moderate the discussion featuring John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia; Dan Schulman, former President and CEO of PayPal; and Ellen Bork ([link removed]) , Fellow at the Bush Institute
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Join the Bush Museum team as a volunteer docent
Docents play a critical role in our mission to cultivate a better understanding of the presidency and American history
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In Case You Missed It
Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center
Uncovering bright spots in our democracy ([link removed])
Article by William McKenzie ([link removed]) , Senior Editorial Advisor at the Bush Institute

General Alfred K. Flowers: `Don’t design your legacy; live your legacy’ ([link removed])
Article by Kinsey Clemmer ([link removed]) , Communications Manager at the Bush Institute

Fewer Americans have confidence in universities. Here’s how to fix that ([link removed])
The Dallas Morning News
Op-ed by Cullum Clark ([link removed]) , Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative at the Bush Institute

Take home the souvenir guide to remember the Freedom Matters special exhibit ([link removed])
The Freedom Matters exhibit uses rare artifacts and historical documents, interactive activities, and personal perspectives to examine the concept of freedom

U.S. aims to combat Russia’s war in Ukraine through renewed economic strategy ([link removed])
Article by Albert Torres ([link removed]) , Program Manager of Global Policy at the Bush Institute
UPCOMING AT THE BUSH CENTER
Don't miss these special Events
Sept. 7 | 6 p.m. CT
A Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch ([link removed])
Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint
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Sept. 10 | 5:30 p.m. CT
Young Professionals Reception and Conversation with Former Ambassadors ([link removed])
Young Professionals member exclusive event
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Sept. 11 | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. CT
Day of Remembrance on September 11th ([link removed])
Free admission to Bush Museum

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 starting Oct. 5 | 10 a.m. CT, weather permitting
Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park tours by master naturalists ([link removed])

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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