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November 22, 2024 at 9:03 PM

Bush Institute Briefing; the many reasons to be grateful this Thanksgiving; and more

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November 15, 2024 at 11:11 PM

Bush Center CEO Ken Hersh announces transition plan; tarrifs' affect on the economy, and more

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November 13, 2024 at 10:22 PM

Honoring Our Veterans

  Dear John, At the George W. Bush Presidential Center, we honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have served our country. This Veterans Day weekend marked the 10th Warrior Ride at President and Mrs. Bush's Prairie Chapel Ranch. President Bush spent ti…

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November 8, 2024 at 11:01 PM

A daughter’s letter to her Marine parents on Veterans Day; President Bush's statement on the 2024 election; and more

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November 4, 2024 at 7:43 PM

Celebrate Mrs. Bush's Birthday with a Meaningful Gift

    Dear John, Today, in honor of Mrs. Bush’s birthday, we invite you to make a gift in support of the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park. Mrs. Laura Bush with the 2024 Class of the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program in the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park. (Photo by Gra…

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November 1, 2024 at 9:17 PM

How to be a responsible citizen; order the 2024 George W. Bush Presidential Center holiday ornament; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterNovember 1, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsNow is the time to be citizens, not spectators‘We all need to reject cynicism and choose community over chaos. That is how we as individuals can continue to streng…

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October 25, 2024 at 8:43 PM

How the North Korean Human Rights Act is helping refugees 20 years later; apply for the 2025 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterOctober 25, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsPresident George W. Bush and Joseph Kim at the Bush Institute's North Korea Freedom Scholarship Recipient Reception in 2019. (Photo by Grant Miller/ George W. Bush…

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October 18, 2024 at 9:38 PM

Celebrate the holidays with The Pioneer Woman; why Western water conservation is necessary; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterOctober 18, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsHolidays at the Bush CenterSpend the holidays with us, where you'll kick off the festivities with The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond; get pictures with Santa in the O…

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October 11, 2024 at 6:36 PM

Learn about the post-presidency with President Bush’s chief of staff; Bush Institute’s monthly U.S. democracy roundup; and more

Countless families have been deeply impacted by the hurricanes Helene and Milton. The Bush Center encourages all who are able to support organizations on the ground providing immediate assistance in the region, such as The American Red Cross and veteran-led Team Rubicon.A Weekly Digest from the Geo…

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October 9, 2024 at 7:34 PM

The Catalyst: The Great Gray Wave - Fall 2024 Edition

The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush InstituteThe Great Gray WaveThis edition of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute focuses on the theme of demographics, examining the coming population trends that will reshape the planet. Leading demographers, George W. Bush Institu…

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October 4, 2024 at 10:09 PM

Last chance to get tickets for Sharon McMahon book tour in Dallas; how states are finding reliable water sources; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterOctober 4, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsLAST CHANCE: GET TICKETS FOR SHARON McMAHON IN DALLAS“America’s Government Teacher” Sharon McMahon, known as @SharonSaysSo, will join Bush Center President and CEO …

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September 27, 2024 at 8:49 PM

How the U.S. can stop Taliban corruption; don't miss a conversation on post-presidency; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterSeptember 27, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsA Taliban fighter stands guard as women wait to receive food rations distributed by a humanitarian aid group in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Ebrah…

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September 20, 2024 at 8:17 PM

How the U.S. should deal with the China-Russia threat; last weekend to view the Emancipation Proclamation; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterSeptember 20, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsChinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, China, in 2022. (Photo by Li Tao/Xinhua via Getty Images)Hear from glo…

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September 17, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Celebrate America’s story this Constitution Day

  Dear John, On this date 237 years ago, our Founding Fathers signed the Constitution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Today, we observe this occasion as Constitution Day. We reflect on the importance of individual freedoms and the responsibility we have as Americans to u…

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September 13, 2024 at 8:01 PM

View President Lincoln's handwritten notes in Freedom Matters special exhibit; enjoy Pups in the Park this fall; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterSeptember 13, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsAbraham Lincoln, handwritten fragment of a note regarding slavery, 1854. On loan from Harlan Crow. (George W. Bush Presidential Center)See President Lincoln’s no…

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September 9, 2024 at 4:31 PM

An opportunity to help every child unlock their full potential through education!

  Dear John, Here at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, we believe that access to quality education is not only a fundamental human right but also a cornerstone for building a thriving democracy. In honor of International Literacy Day, please consider supporting ou…

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September 6, 2024 at 9:55 PM

Join the Bush Center for moment of remembrance on September 11; North Korean escapees discuss advocacy and leadership; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterSeptember 6, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsNorth Korean escapees and participants of the Bush Institute's North Korean Human Rights Workshop make heart hand gestures with Ambassador Julie Turner, U.S. Spec…

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August 30, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Cheer on Team 43 member at Paralympic Games; KERA’s Krys Boyd at the Bush Center; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterAugust 30, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsThe Boot's leadership team (Photo courtesy of Andrew Ward)Louisiana bets on service membersLouisiana is turning to service member retention as part of an attempt to…

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August 23, 2024 at 7:07 PM

Ukraine enters Russia; Sharon McMahon tour in Dallas Oct. 9; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterAugust 23, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsUkraine fights onDavid J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, sat down for a Two-Minute Take this week to explain the significance of Ukrainian troops…

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August 16, 2024 at 9:54 PM

KERA's Krys Boyd at the Bush Center; Bush Institute Briefing; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterAugust 16, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsKen Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, and Indra Nooyi, former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo and recipient of the 2024 George W. Bush…

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August 9, 2024 at 7:52 PM

Ukrainian Olympians demonstrate courage and perseverance; how sports inspire and unite others; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterAugust 9, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsYaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine celebrates after winning the gold medal in the High Jump women's final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Paris…

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August 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM

The Character of America: The Bush Center 2023 Annual Report

The Character of America: The Bush Center 2023 Annual Report We live in changing times, and the George W. Bush Presidential Center aims to be a rational voice supporting timeless compassionate conservative values. In 2023, we amplified that voice. Our job …

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July 26, 2024 at 6:11 PM

Defying the Taliban at the Olympics; how to become a smarter news consumer; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJuly 26, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsKamia Yousufi of Team Afghanistan looks on during the Athletes' Call for Peace ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)the world must…

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July 19, 2024 at 8:28 PM

Democracy holds us together

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJuly 19, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsDemocracy holds us togetherAt the Bush Institute, we believe that civility, pluralism, and positive leadership are vital to the strength of our democracy. Last year, …

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July 12, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Shop the Bush Center baseball gift guide; implementing the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act; and more

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July 11, 2024 at 1:53 PM

The Catalyst: Sports and Power -- Summer 2024 Edition

The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush InstituteSports and PowerJust in time for summer and with the 2024 Paris Olympics about to start, this edition of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute focuses on the theme of sports and power. Sports journalists, professional athlet…

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July 6, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Join us in celebrating President Bush's birthday

  Dear John, Today, in honor of President Bush’s 78th birthday, we invite you to make a gift to the George W. Bush Presidential Center to help us advance the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. President Bush's leadership has left a …

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July 5, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Celebrate freedom at the Bush Center; a North Korean escapee’s perspective on freedom; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJuly 5, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsCelebrate the pursuit of freedomExperience the special exhibit, Freedom Matters, and get a close-up look at rare versions of documents that helped shape the American e…

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June 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Tickets available for Sharon McMahon’s 'The Small and the Mighty' Book Tour; learn about Rocio San Miguel’s struggle for freedom; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJune 28, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsSharon McMahon’s The Small and the Mighty Book Tour“America’s Government Teacher” Sharon McMahon and host of the hit podcast Sharon Says So will join Bush Center Pres…

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June 21, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Five stories celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month; don’t miss meeting a WWII pilot at the Bush Museum After Hours; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJune 21, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsCelebrate Immigrant Heritage MonthAmerica benefits from immigration, but we need a modern immigration system to ensure the future prosperity, vitality, and security o…

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June 14, 2024 at 6:59 PM

Enjoy summer events and activities at the Bush Center; how pluralism helps American democracy; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJune 14, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsChoose unity, not divisionOur country is less divided on core American values than many may think, according to Chris Walsh, Director of Global Policy at the Bush Ins…

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June 7, 2024 at 7:41 PM

Why America needs optimism right now; the science of happiness; and more

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May 31, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Your Father’s Day Gift guide; learning to cherish freedom from a grandfather's D-Day experiences; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterMay 31, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsThe Bush Center’s Father’s Day Gift guideCelebrate the dads, grandpas, and father figures in your life with special gifts from the George W. Bush Presidential Museum S…

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May 24, 2024 at 7:04 PM

Mrs. Laura Bush's Bush's 2024 Summer Reading List; honoring service members this Memorial Day

Visit the George W. Bush Presidential MuseumThis Memorial Day weekend, see both the permanent exhibit, which explores the consequential times during which President and Mrs. Bush, as well as the special exhibit, Freedom Matters.The Bush Museum will be open on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Plan your v…

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May 17, 2024 at 10:10 PM

Takeaways from the Laura Bush Book Club event; how Americans act big in small ways; Thomas Jefferson on The Strategerist podcast, and more

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May 14, 2024 at 5:01 PM

New Catalyst Issue: Why U.S. Leadership Still Matters

The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush InstituteWhy U.S. Leadership Still MattersU.S. leaders have argued for decades over the specifics of particular foreign intervention. But throughout that period, most American policymakers agreed on a few basic, underlying principles, including the nee…

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May 10, 2024 at 9:44 PM

Read the Bush Institute Briefing; applications now open for the Presidential Leadership Scholars program; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterMay 10, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsPolicy in focus:Bush Institute BriefingThe George W. Bush Institute’s efforts to advance free societies, ensure opportunity for everyone, and strengthen our democracy …

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May 3, 2024 at 8:30 PM

President Bush's Portraits of Courage exhibit on view at Disney in June; K-12 teachers receive free admission starting May 6; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterMay 3, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsDisney will host President Bush's Portraits of CourageIn early June, the American Adventure pavilion at EPCOT located at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, F…

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May 3, 2024 at 12:56 AM

New Catalyst Issue: Why U.S. Leadership Still Matters

The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush InstituteWhy U.S. Leadership Still MattersU.S. leaders have argued for decades over the specifics of particular foreign policies. But throughout that period, most American policymakers agreed on a few basic, underlying principles, including the need fo…

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May 1, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Join us in celebrating 11 years of the Bush Center

  Dear Friend, Today marks the 11th anniversary of the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, a milestone made possible by people like you who share our commitment to advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. Over …

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April 26, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Enjoy spring blooms in the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park; pluralism with New York Times columnist David French; and more

  We invite you to support the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park in honor of Arbor Day today. Nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Bush Center, the park has 974 trees all native to Texas. They provide functional environmental benefits and are one of the reasons why the Native Texas P…

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April 19, 2024 at 8:58 PM

Highlights from the 2024 Forum on Leadership: Indra Nooyi; CIA Director William J. Burns; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterApril 19, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsThe 2024 Forum on Leadership: ‘The Call of Freedom’The Bush Center awarded the George W. Bush Medal for Distinguished Leadership to Indra Nooyi, former Chairman and …

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April 12, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Ken Hersh on trust in American institutions; tune in to the livestream for the 2024 Forum on Leadership; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterApril 12, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsAmerican institutions can solve America’s problemsBush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh highlighted the importance of investing in our institutions for future gene…

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April 5, 2024 at 9:33 PM

Learn about Christian pastor and activist Wang Yi; the eclipse's economic impact; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 5, 2024 EXPLORE MORE  > Exhibits & Events The Catalyst Support Us …

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March 29, 2024 at 6:44 PM

PEPFAR Reauthorized; Extended Evening Hours at the Bush Museum; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center March 29, 2024 EXPLORE MORE  > Exhibits & Events The Catalyst Support Us …

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March 22, 2024 at 10:36 PM

A Survival Guide for a Moderate Conservative; Easter Celebration at the Bush Center; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center March 22, 2024 EXPLORE MORE  > Exhibits & Events The Catalyst Support Us …

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March 15, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Get tickets for the annual Laura Bush Book Club; Valerie Jarrett joins The Strategerist podcast; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterMarch 15, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsAuthor Heather Morris comes to the Bush CenterJoin us on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. for the sixth Laura Bush Book Club edition of Engage at the Bush Center, presented by Ne…

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March 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Highlighting women leaders this International Women’s Day; '20 Days in Mariupol' and Putin's propaganda; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterMarch 8, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsCo-founder of mothers2mothers, Robin Smalley (left), and Nozi Samela with Mrs. Laura Bush at a mothers2mothers event in 2010.Celebrating women leaders across the glob…

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March 1, 2024 at 10:40 PM

Mrs. Bush Visits Ervin Elementary School, Conversation with White House Social Secretaries, and more

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February 23, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Dispelling myths about Ukraine; Governor Spencer Cox on the importance of civility; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterFebruary 23, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsTwo-year anniversary of the war in UkraineVladimir Putin launched his unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago Saturday. There have been several m…

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