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The Bush Center's 2024 Annual Report

Bush Center 2023 Annual Report
Our country and our world are changing, but our solutions-oriented, constructive approach to the challenges we face has not. The Bush Institute tackled issues last year including how to support Ukraine ([link removed]) in its war with Russia, reform U.S. immigration policy ([link removed]) , ensuring Americans are ready for jobs that support themselves ([link removed]) and their families, supporting the lifesaving work of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) ([link removed]) , and exposing Taliban abuses ([link removed]) .

Throughout 2024, the Bush Center urged America’s leaders to practice acceptance and respect for others. Our Pluralism Challenge series ([link removed]) , for example, advocates for civility and compassion when dealing with our fellow citizens.

One of our great successes in bringing diverse voices together continues to be our outstanding leadership programs. It’s exciting to watch the rising leaders in our Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program ([link removed]) and the Presidential Leadership Scholars ([link removed]) mobilize their networks to address today’s challenges.

We were hugely successful last year in increasing awareness for Check-In ([link removed]) , powered by our Veteran Wellness Alliance, which connects veterans and their family members to no-cost, high-quality, compassionate mental and brain health care. Over Veterans Day weekend, a billboard in New York’s Times Square and various media outlets included Check-In in their coverage of President Bush’s annual Veterans Day warrior mountain bike ride at Prairie Chapel Ranch. CBS Sports also covered the program during the Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles broadcast that weekend.

Our Engage at the Bush Center series ([link removed]) presented by NexPoint had an exciting year of unique content, and the Bush Museum hosted visitors from all over the world.

Finally, we’re in strong fiscal shape and well positioned to take on future challenges. Our top-notch team is focused every day on supporting the values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion – values deeply rooted in the philosophies of President and Mrs. Bush.

It has been the honor and privilege of a lifetime to lead this incredible group of people who are so focused on making the world a better place. Although it is bittersweet, I am thrilled to hand the baton to Dr. Shilo Brooks ([link removed]) , the Bush Center’s next President and CEO, on September 1. He is a brilliant scholar on civil discourse, civic literacy, and American political thought.

I look forward to seeing all the great work continue and being able to support the team in a new way. Given my vantage point, I am hugely optimistic about the future. Thank you for your trust and for supporting this amazing organization. We could not do it without you.

Best regards,

Ken Hersh
President and CEO, George W. Bush Presidential Center

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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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