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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

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center June 7, 2024 EXPLORE MORE  > Exhibits & Events The Catalyst Support Us …

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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

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center May 17, 2024 EXPLORE MORE  > Exhibits & Events The Catalyst Support Us …

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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

A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center March 1, 2024 EXPLORE MORE  > Exhibits & Events The Catalyst Support Us …

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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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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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