A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center

November 8, 2024

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To my parents on Veterans DaY

“My parents hold their service in high regard, but of course it has come with hardships as well,” writes Casey Rodriguez, Program Manager of Leadership Programs at the Bush Institute. “So on this Veterans Day, I want to say thank you to my parents. I may never be able to fully repay you for what you and others have sacrificed, but I will continue to try.”

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Statement by President George W. Bush on the 2024 Presidential Election

November 6, 2024

Building a more perfect union through service and civic engagement

New Strategerist episode with Mary Tobin, Director of Brickyard Chapters and Programs

Listen to Tobin’s experiences in the military and how they emphasized the importance of human
connection

Veteran mental health resource: Check-In

The invisible wounds veterans and service members feel are real. Check-In, powered by the Veteran Wellness Alliance, connects veterans, service members and their families, caregivers, and survivors with no-cost high-quality mental and brain health care.

Connect a veteran or family member to care

Free guided tours of the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park – Nov. 9 and 16

Catch the final Texas Master Naturalist-guided tours of the season featuring wildflower seeding and monarch butterfly tagging. Afterward, stop by the Museum Store to purchase honey sourced from the Native Texas Park.

Visit the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park

In Case You Missed It

Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center

Veterans’ stories give us a deeper understanding of who they are and what they need
Article by D’Juan Wilcher, Deputy Director of Veterans and Military Families at the Bush Institute

Increasing access to affordable child care could be the next big bipartisan bet
Article by Nina Rees, Senior Fellow at the Bush Institute

Supporting Taiwan’s democracy is essential to global security
Article by Igor Khrestin, the Bradford M. Freeman Managing Director of Global Policy

UPCOMING AT THE BUSH CENTER

Don't miss these special Events

Saturdays through Nov. 16 | 10 a.m. CT, weather permitting
Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park tours by Texas 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

Dec. 2 | 6:30 p.m. CT
Food, Family & Holiday Fun: A Conversation with The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond
Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

Dec. 6 | 6 p.m. CT
Merry & Bright Night
Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

Dec. 6 | 7 p.m. CT
Young Professionals Holiday Party
Member exclusive – Become a member

Dec. 18 & 19 | 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. CT
Holiday Tea at the Bush Center

Various times in December
Holiday Choir Performances at the Bush Museum
See website for performance schedule

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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