A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center

August 15, 2025

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Bush Museum Announces Iconic Artifacts for New Exhibit

Our new special exhibit, Game Changer: United by Sports presented by Garry Weber, tells stories of when sports made history and will feature fascinating artifacts from our nation’s sports over the years. They include Jesse Owens’ Olympic gold medals, which helped put the United States on the global stage; game-winning gear from Jackie Robinson, which marked a turning point in baseball history; and mementos of Paralympic champion Melissa Stockwell’s inspiring journey.

Never before seen artifacts on display starting Sept. 6

Next week: Strategerist podcast recording on Dallas’ countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Strategerist will explore the growing North Texas sports scene and the impact of hosting World Cup games with Monica Paul, Executive Director of the Dallas Sports Commission, and Kevin Sullivan, Senior Advisor at the Bush Center and Strategerist as guest co-host on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m, in the Cabinet Room at the Bush Musuem

This complimentary event is open to the public — be a part of the audience!

The United States remains committed to saving lives from HIV/AIDS

Bi-weekly global health update from Hannah Johnson, Senior Program Manager of Global Policy at the Bush Institute

Read about the decision by Congress and the administration to preserve funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

Texas de Brazil’s Salim Asrawi — Living the American Dream

New Strategerist podcast episode featuring Salim Asrawi, Co-Founder of Texas de Brazil

Hear his inspiring journey from Lebanon to the United States and how he built a global brand

Back to school with the Bush Center

Whether planning a field trip or stopping by during SMU move-in weekend, take a break from unpacking to experience presidential history just steps away from the dorms

SMU students, faculty, and staff receive free admission to the Bush Museum – plan your visit today

Countdown to America’s 250th Anniversary

Weekly Quotes from leaders who have shaped our country

“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”

– Former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a speech at Harvard's Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, May 29, 2015

In Case You Missed It

Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center

In Alaska, ways to do right by Ukraine | The Dispatch
Article by David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, and Eric S. Edelman, Counselor at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments former U.S. ambassador

Rising interest rates bring housing slowdown | People Newspapers
Article featuring Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative

Housing market moderates, stability holds | People Newspapers
Article featuring Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative

The controversial art of building more housing | The Lab Report Dallas
Article featuring Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative

Mark your calendars

Upcoming Engage at the Bush Center events
presented by NexPoint

How Sports Bring Us Together: A Conversation with Bob Costas & Joe Buck
Sept. 16 | 6:30 p.m. CT

NexPoint Lecture: America’s Economic Realignment
Oct. 22 | 6 p.m. CT

Deck the Halls: Holiday Traditions at the White House
Nov. 18 | 6:30 p.m. CT

Engage Merry & Bright Night
Dec. 5 | 6 p.m.

Also happening at the Bush Center

Live Strategerist Podcast Recording with Monica Paul and Kevin Sullivan
Aug. 19 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Free Admission Days to the Bush Museum
Courtesy of Sewell Automotive Companies
Sept. 11 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT (extended hours)
Nov. 11 | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT (extended hours)

A Shining City on the Hilltop
A new art exhibit by President Bush now on display
in the Bush Museum
Open now through Oct. 19

Moment of Remembrance on September 11th
Sept. 11 | 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. CT

Pups in the Park
Supported by Susan S. Fischer
Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT

Holiday Choir and Musical Performances at the Bush Museum
Nov. 14 – Dec. 14

Holiday Tea at the Bush Center
Dec. 17 & 18 | 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Situation Room Presentations
Fridays | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT
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

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