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September 13, 2024

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Abraham Lincoln, handwritten fragment of a note regarding slavery, 1854. On loan from Harlan Crow. (George W. Bush Presidential Center)

See President Lincoln’s notes at the Bush Center

Before Abraham Lincoln became president – and even before his run for U.S. Senate – he honed his arguments against slavery through handwritten notes. The Freedom Matters special exhibit now features one of the most powerful of these notes, called syllogisms, wherein Lincoln logically disassembles arguments supporting slavery.

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Support the Bush Center through North Texas Giving Day

The Bush Center is proud to participate in the Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, Sept. 19, alongside many nonprofits doing important work in North Texas. Giving is open now through Sept. 19.

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How to save a life: Be kind

Article by Megan Dutra, Senior Manager of Communications at the Bush Institute

Read this personal perspective on suicide and the power of kindness

The Struggle for Freedom: The businessman unjustly targeted by the Turkish government

Article by Ellen Bork, Fellow at the Bush Institute

Learn how conspiracy theories led to Osman Kayala's
imprisonment

Join us for Pups in the Park on Oct. 5 at 10 a.m.

Bring your dog and kick off fall at the 15-acre Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park. Enjoy guided tours of the park and dog friendly treats.

In Case You Missed It

Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center

Five podcasts on democracy and pluralism you should listen to today
Article by Nicole Hawkins, Communications Associate at the Bush Institute

A conversation with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch | Overheard at the Bush Center podcast
Featuring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the Bush Center

Is India’s balancing act on the Ukraine war sustainable?
Article by Igor Khrestin, the Bradford M. Freeman Managing Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute

Mattie Parker’s courageous education crusade | The Dallas Morning News
Op-ed by William McKenzie, Senior Editorial Advisor at the Bush Institute

UPCOMING AT THE BUSH CENTER

Don't miss these special Events

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

Oct. 5 | 10 a.m. CT
Pups in the Park

Oct. 9 | 7 p.m. CT
Sharon McMahon: The Small and the Mighty Book Tour
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
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

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