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February 16, 2024 at 5:53 PM

President Bush on the state of democracy; Navalny's heroic efforts to combat Putin; and more

Free admission to the George W. Bush Presidential Museum on Presidents DayExplore the American presidency through the lens of the 43rd president with free admission to the George W. Bush Presidential Museum on Monday, Feb. 19.PLAN YOUR VISITA Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Cente…

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February 9, 2024 at 9:07 PM

Free admission to the Bush Museum this Presidents Day; how soccer is bringing North America together; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterFebruary 9, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsEnjoy free admission to the George W. Bush Presidential Museum this Presidents DayExplore the American presidency through the lens of the 43rd president with free …

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February 2, 2024 at 6:53 PM

Register for the American Democracy webinar and live Q&A; find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterFebruary 2, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsTune into ‘The State of American Democracy’ webinarJoin Jonathan Tepperman, Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute, for a virt…

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January 26, 2024 at 11:17 PM

Save your family dinners by disagreeing better; meet the 2024 class of Presidential Leadership Scholars; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJanuary 26, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsHighlights from ‘The Art of Disagreeing Better’Utah’s Republican Governor Spencer Cox and Kansas’ Democratic Governor Laura Kelly discussed how to have passionate …

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January 24, 2024 at 7:33 PM

New Catalyst Issue: The State of American Democracy

The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush InstituteThe State of American DemocracyIn the Winter 2024 edition of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute, contributors examine the evolution of American democracy and its current state. President George W. Bush weighs-in on the st…

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January 20, 2024 at 12:42 AM

Bush Institute Briefing: Quarter Four 2023

Quarter Four 2023Bush Institute BriefingA note from David J. KramerExecutive Director of the Bush InstituteLast year had moments of great joy and great despair. At the Bush Institute we remain optimistic that our work to promote civility, compassion, tolerance, pluralism, and respect for others thr…

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January 12, 2024 at 11:52 PM

Artifacts exploring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy; entertaining at the White House; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJanuary 12, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsReflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this MLK weekend at the Bush CenterThe George W. Bush Presidential Museum's Freedom Matters special exhibit hig…

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January 6, 2024 at 1:57 AM

Join KERA's Krys Boyd Jan. 22; the science of reading; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJanuary 5, 2024EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsSave your family dinners this election season at The Art of Disagreeing BetterJan. 22 at 6:30 p.m.A conversation with Governors Spencer Cox (R-Utah) and Laura Kelly…

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December 22, 2023 at 8:18 PM

Join the Bush Center in resolving to practice civility in 2024

Join the Bush Center in resolving to practice civility in 2024A Note from Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Dear John, The United States has long been the beacon of the free world during difficult times, and U.S. leaders…

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December 16, 2023 at 12:42 AM

Plan your visit to the Bush Museum; practicing civility during the holidays; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterDecember 15, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsVisit the Bush Museum this holiday seasonBecome a member of the George W. Bush Presidential Museum now to receive benefits throughout 2024 at 2023 prices. Members…

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December 8, 2023 at 9:56 PM

Savannah Guthrie comes to the Bush Center; the dangers of cryptocurrency; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterDecember 8, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsA conversation with author and TODAY  Show co-anchor Savannah GuthrieAward-winning TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie takes the Bush Center stage as part of the…

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December 1, 2023 at 9:08 PM

World AIDS Day and PEPFAR's impact; Brian Kilmeade book signing; holiday tea; and more

We want your feedback!Please consider taking this short survey regarding mobile apps and how they can improve your Bush Center experience.Take the surveyA Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterDecember 1, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsCo-founder…

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November 28, 2023 at 12:33 AM

Gifts for kids, families, book lovers, history buffs, and more -- and support the Bush Center on Giving Tuesday

Gifts for kids, families, book lovers, history buffs, and more -- and support the Bush Center on Giving Tuesday Cyber Monday and Giving TuesdayMAKE IT A PRESIDENTIAL HOLIDAY SEASONFrom memberships to one-of-a-kind items in our shop, browse holiday gift ideas from the Bush CenterMEMBERSHIP…

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November 18, 2023 at 12:02 AM

Find the perfect gift with the Bush Center’s holiday gift guide; Daniel Lubetzky talks civic movements on The Strategerist; and more

We want your feedback!Please consider taking this short survey regarding mobile apps and how they can improve your Bush Center experience.Take the surveyA Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterNovember 17, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsShop the …

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November 10, 2023 at 9:47 PM

Honoring our veterans; read about Vietnamese writer and activist Pham Doan Trang; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterNovember 10, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsCelebrating Veterans Day“Together, we should strive for continued service to one another as Americans – no other labels required – so that we can deliver on the p…

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November 4, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Bush from the Bush Center

Celebrating Mrs. Bush and her uplifting work around the worldToday, we're celebrating Mrs. Laura Bush's birthday! We’re inspired by Mrs. Bush’s continuous efforts to ensure young Americans are taught compassion and empathy and given the tools they need to become engaged citizens and changemakers. M…

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November 3, 2023 at 9:36 PM

Bush Institute Briefing: Q3 2023

Quarter Three 2023Bush Institute BriefingThe October 7 barbaric terrorist attacks against the people of Israel left us horrified and devastated. Nothing justifies the brutal and inhuman onslaught by Hamas, whose stated objective is the extermination of Israel and Jews. We mourn for Israelis and Pal…

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October 27, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Read the bipartisan letter calling for PEPFAR reauthorization; how to combat misinformation; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterOctober 27, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsFaith Mang’ehe is just one of more than 5.5 million babies born HIV-free because of PEPFAR.Photo Credit: James Pursey (EGPAF 2011)‘We are calling on Congress to re…

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October 20, 2023 at 10:31 PM

The struggle for freedom in Crimea; Garry Kasparov on Ukraine and democracy; Michael Vickers book signing; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterOctober 20, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsVladyslav Yesypenko and his wife, Kateryna.Vladyslav Yesypenko’s struggle for freedom in CrimeaVladyslav Yesypenko was arrested by Russian authorities in March 202…

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October 13, 2023 at 8:41 PM

President Bush: 'We need to support Israel'; Sebastien Lai advocates for his father’s freedom; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterOctober 13, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsA woman pays tribute as people light candles in memory of the civilians and soldiers killed, and for the hostages that were taken to the Gaza Strip, in Dizingof Sq…

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October 6, 2023 at 11:50 PM

Nobel Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, experience the White House Situation Room, and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterOctober 6, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsLearn more about 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Narges MohammadiThe Bush Institute's Struggle for Freedom series points the spotlight on democracy and human right…

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October 4, 2023 at 2:59 PM

Tune in today: How governments around the world have solved supposedly impossible problems

Online Event Details How governments around the world have solved supposedly impossible problems Wednesday, October 4, 202311:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT Watch Online Leaders around the country and the globe have found successful solutions to tackling economic inequity, po…

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September 29, 2023 at 11:26 PM

Preorder your 2023 Bush Center ornament; new installment in the Struggle for Freedom series; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterSeptember 29, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsRing in the holidays with our 2023 ornamentThe 2023 George W. Bush Presidential Center ornament, titled Sky Over Prairie Chapel Ranch, is now available to preord…

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September 26, 2023 at 10:17 PM

The Catalyst: The Fix

The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush InstituteThe FixThough signs of progress are often overshadowed by bad news these days, governments and organizations around the world are solving some of the globe's toughest problems. Here's how.The new edition of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas fro…

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September 22, 2023 at 11:03 PM

The complex reasons people migrate from Central America; how often Chris Walsh thinks about the Roman Empire; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterSeptember 22, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsFarm worker in San Miguel Duenas, Guatemala (Photo by Lucy Brown / Shutterstock)Understanding the complex reasons people migrate from Central AmericaGeorge W. Bu…

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September 19, 2023 at 10:56 PM

Support the George W. Bush Presidential Center this Upcoming North Texas Giving Day

North Texas Giving DayThe Bush Center is proud to participate in the Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, September 21, 2023, alongside many nonprofits doing important work in North Texas. This online giving event is designed to empower every person to give back in o…

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September 15, 2023 at 10:26 PM

President Bush on the importance of PEPFAR; North Korean refugees discuss hopes for themselves and their country; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterSeptember 15, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsPresident George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush in Africa on April 5, 2017. Photo by Paul MorsePresident Bush:‘PEPFAR is worthy of our nation’s continued support’In…

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September 8, 2023 at 10:26 PM

A moment of remembrance on Sept. 11; presidential centers pledge to support civility and democratic principles; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterSeptember 8, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsPresidential centers affirm that ‘democracy holds us together’The George W. Bush Presidential Center and 12 other presidential foundations and centers, for the fi…

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September 1, 2023 at 8:08 PM

Bush Institute Briefing: Q2 2023

Quarter Two 2023 Bush Institute Briefing There’s much to be proud of at the George W. Bush Institute as the summer winds down and we gear up for the fall after a very busy first half of the year. Thank you once …

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August 25, 2023 at 8:17 PM

Fostering free speech on college campuses; the result of the Guatemalan election and what it means for democracy; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterAugust 25, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsUniversities' role in fostering free speechNicole Bibbins Sedaca, the Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow at the Bush Institute and Executive Vice President of Freedom Hou…

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August 18, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Tickets available for fall Engage at the Bush Center; how college campuses can promote pluralism; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterAugust 18, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsReserve tickets for upcoming Engage programsColonial Williamsburg will come to the Bush Center next month! Meet Thomas Jefferson, Martha Washington, James Armistead…

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August 11, 2023 at 7:12 PM

The Bush Center's 2022 Annual Report; learn about Burmese democracy leader Lin Htet Naing; and more

Celebrating a Decade of SuccessAs we celebrate our 10th anniversary, it’s gratifying to reflect on how the George W. Bush Presidential Center has positioned itself as a beacon for the timeless principles of freedom, accountability, compassion, and opportunity.Read the 2022 Annual ReportA Weekly Dig…

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August 4, 2023 at 5:39 PM

Celebrating a Decade of Success: The Bush Center 2022 Annual Report

Celebrating a Decade of Success: The Bush Center Annual Report As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, it’s gratifying to reflect on how the George W. Bush Presidential Center has positioned itself as a beacon for the timeless principles of freedom, accountabi…

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July 28, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Finding the common ground; Walmart EVP and former White House advisor joins The Strategerist; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJuly 28, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsDisagreement makes American democracy betterChris Walsh, Director of Freedom and Democracy at the Bush Institute, discusses polarization, pluralism, and the Disagree …

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July 26, 2023 at 5:54 PM

Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush: “Love Comes First” Special Event

ENGAGE AT THE BUSH CENTER SERIES PRESENTED BY NEXPOINTJenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush: Love Comes First Special EventNovember 4, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. CTJoin America’s favorite sister duo, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush in their only Dallas appearance in celebration of the…

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July 21, 2023 at 6:33 PM

The Barbie movie and Chinese propaganda; meet and greet with esports star Hector 'H3CZ' Rodriguez; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJuly 21, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsGuatemalan lawyer Virginia Laparra, former head of the Special Prosecutor's Office against Impunity (FECI) in the western city of Quetzaltenango, is handcuffed after …

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July 14, 2023 at 9:36 PM

How the NATO summit impacts Ukraine; view your state's new workforce and education data; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJuly 14, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsVolodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, and Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, at the 2023 NATO summit. (Shutterstock/ Gints Ivuskans)What the NATO summi…

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July 7, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Enjoy books from Mrs. Bush's summer reading list; how Bush Institute’s WE Lead program prepared Riham Adel for mentorship; and more

Happy Belated Birthday President Bush!The 43rd President of the United States turned 77 on July 6. On behalf of all of us at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, we wish him a joyous year ahead!A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJuly 7, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits &…

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June 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Visit the Freedom Matters exhibit this Independence Day; what does freedom mean to you?

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJune 30, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsCelebrate the Fourth of July at the Bush CenterThe George W. Bush Presidential Museum’s special exhibit, Freedom Matters, is the perfect Dallas destination to celebra…

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June 23, 2023 at 7:35 PM

Trust is essential to our democracy; U.S.-China relations; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJune 23, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsLet’s put trust in the room“There is more that connects us than divides us, but we must work at it to keep those divisive forces at bay.”Ken Hersh, President and CEO …

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June 16, 2023 at 6:42 PM

Russia’s oppression of journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko; A Strategerist conversation on our Nation’s reading crisis; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJune 16, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & EventsThe CatalystSupport UsThe Struggle for FreedomVladyslav Yesypenko, a Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty freelance journalist in Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula, which was illegally annexed by Rus…

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June 9, 2023 at 7:58 PM

Ken Hersh on freedom and democracy; meet the 2023 class of Stand-to Veteran Leadership Program Scholars; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJune 9, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & Events2023 Policy BriefsSupport UsAnswering the call“Our democracy isn’t perfect, but it’s the best system of government ever devised by man, and we must work to perfect it. Democracy is about be…

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June 3, 2023 at 1:22 AM

Bring your family to the Bush Museum this summer; Bandisa Dukashe, HIV survivor

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential CenterJune 2, 2023EXPLORE MORE  >Exhibits & Events2023 Policy BriefsSupport UsVisit the George W. Bush Presidential Museum this summerSummer is a great time for you and the family to visit the George W. Bush Presidential Museum. Take a sea…

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May 30, 2023 at 10:15 PM

Tune in tomorrow: How China’s global strategy was changed by COVID and Ukraine

Online Event Details How COVID and Ukraine Have Changed Beijing's Strategy  Wednesday, May 31, 202311:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT Watch OnlinePassword: 161299Add to your calendar Tomorrow, experts will discuss how COVID and the war in Ukraine have dramatically changed Chin…

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May 26, 2023 at 7:24 PM

25 million lives saved with PEPFAR; actress Mary Badham joins The Strategerist; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center May 26, 2023 EXPLORE MORE  > Exhibits & Events 2023 Policy Briefs S…

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May 24, 2023 at 4:59 PM

The Catalyst: Broken China

The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute Broken China? The combination of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the end of Beijing’s "zero-Covid" policy have dramatically changed China’s geopolitical position as well as its own society an…

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May 19, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Bush Institute Briefing: Q1 2023

Quarter One 2023 Bush Institute Briefing The George W. Bush Presidential Center opened its doors on May 1, 2013, and has since welcomed approximately two million visitors. In those 10 years, the George W. Bush Institute’s work has impacte…

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May 12, 2023 at 9:04 PM

Lessons from To Kill A Mockingbird and resources for the Allen community; Mrs. Bush’s 2023 Summer Reading List; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center May 12, 2023 EXPLORE MORE  > Exhibits & Events 2023 Policy Briefs S…

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May 5, 2023 at 8:27 PM

President Bush visits with veterans in celebration of 10-year anniversary; PEPFAR’s lifesaving impact; and more

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center May 5, 2023 EXPLORE MORE  > Exhibits & Events 2023 Policy Briefs Su…

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May 1, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Impact: A 10-Year Perspective of the George W. Bush Presidential Center

Impact: A 10-Year Perspective of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Dear John, Since our opening, we have been a place where the values of President and Mrs. Bush have thrived – freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. We’re pleased to repo…

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