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A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center
January 17, 2025
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"Stride Toward Freedom" and "Where do we go from Here?" books by MLK. Jr.
Reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Bush Museum this weekend

The George W. Bush Presidential Museum's Freedom Matters ([link removed]) special exhibit highlights how freedom advocates including Dr. King have changed the lives of millions. On display are two original copies of books Dr. King wrote on his efforts to end segregation, support economic justice, and create equal education opportunities for Black Americans. The exhibit also showcases a handwritten note from President Abraham Lincoln in which he hones his arguments against slavery.
The Bush Museum will be open on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill
2025 policy briefs published this week
The Bush Institute issued policy recommendations on domestic and international policy challenges facing the incoming Trump Administration and Congress. The recommendations offer a roadmap for the way forward to peace and prosperity for our nation and world.
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Pro-growth immigration policy can maximize America’s potential
The Bush Institute’s monthly immigration newsletter
Here’s what to know about U.S. immigration policy on the eve of the inauguration ([link removed]) arrow
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Meet the 10th class of Presidential Scholars
For the past decade, the Presidential Leadership Scholars program has brought together diverse, established leaders to collaborate and make a difference in the world as they learn about leadership through the presidential experiences of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson
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Policymaking is the backbone of our democracy
The Bush Institute’s monthly U.S. democracy roundup
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In Case You Missed It
Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center

Applications open for the Bush Institute's Lindsay Lloyd North Korea Freedom Scholarship ([link removed])
Applications close April 1
What the skilled labor debate means for colleges ([link removed]) | Politico
Featuring policy briefs written by Anne Wicks ([link removed]) , the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Opportunity and Democracy at the Bush Institute, and Robin Berkley ([link removed]) , the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education at the Bush Institute
Laura Collins breaks down President-elect Donald Trump's Day 1 immigration plans ([link removed]) | CBS
Interview with Laura Collins ([link removed]) , Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative
This Inauguration Day, make sure your kids witness the peaceful transition of power ([link removed])
Article by Margot Habiby ([link removed]) , Deputy Director of Communications at the Bush Institute
Crisis in the Republic of Georgia: Why the Trump Administration should step in to shore up U.S. influence ([link removed]) | Just Security
Article by retired Ambassador Ian Kelly and David J. Kramer ([link removed]) , Executive Director of the Bush Institute
6:00 AM Early brief ([link removed]) | The Washington Post
Interview with David J. Kramer ([link removed]) , Executive Director of the Bush Institute
Will the West miss a secular Syria? ([link removed]) | Foreign Policy
Article by Jonathan Tepperman ([link removed]) , Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst and Senior Fellow at the Bush Institute

UPCOMING AT THE BUSH CENTER
Don't miss these special Events

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint events
Feb. 12 | 6:30 p.m. CT
The Six Triple Eight: Quiet Heroism in WWII ([link removed])
Milauna Jackson who plays Captain Campbell in the Netflix film The Six Triple Eight, will join critically acclaimed producer of the Netflix film The Six Triple Eight, bestselling author, and former U.S. Ambassador Nicole Avant on stage at the Bush Center to discuss the only women’s Army Corps unit of color during WWII. Retired Army Col. Edna Cummings, producer of a 2019 documentary about the 6888 and advocate for the battalion to be recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal, will also share details of their achievements.
March 18 | 6:30 p.m. CT
Navigating Turbulence: Senatorial Insights on Geopolitics & Foreign Policy ([link removed])
The Bush Center welcomes U.S. Senator James Lankford, Republican of Oklahoma, for a compelling conversation with Bush Institute Executive Director David J. Kramer on geopolitical hotspots and how the United States can best navigate today’s foreign policy challenges.
May 8 | 6:30 p.m. CT
Laura Bush Book Club with author Amor Towles ([link removed])
Highland Park United Methodist Church
The Seventh Annual Laura Bush Book Club will proudly feature Amor Towles. One of Mrs. Bush’s favorite authors. Towles’ novels, Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway, and his collection of shorter fiction, Table for Two, have all been New York Times bestsellers.
Also happening at the Bush Center:
Feb. 17 | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. CT
Presidents Day – Free admission and extended hours at the Bush Museum ([link removed])
In honor of Presidents Day, enjoy free admission and stay late at the Bush Museum to explore the American presidency through the lens of the 43rd president.
Saturdays March 15 – May 31 | 10 a.m. CT, weather permitting
Guided tours of the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park ([link removed])
Explore the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park with free guided tours led by North Texas master naturalists. Park tours are made possible with support from the family of Susan S. Fischer.

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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