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George Bush: An Environmental President Temporary Rotating Exhibits July 01, 2021 - August 01, 2022 George Bush: An Environmental President outlines President Bush’s environmental initiatives, including the Clean Air Act Amendment, the Everglades National Park Expansion Act, the Antarctic Protection Act, and the Oceans Act. Also included are artifacts related to environmental conservation efforts from across the globe. This exhibit will be on display in the Fidelity Corridor until August 1, …
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Mandela: The Official Exhibition Temporary Rotating Exhibits July 29, 2022 - May 07, 2023 Mandela: The Official Exhibition is the major new global exhibition that explores the life of one of the world’s most famous freedom fighters and political leaders. The epic story of Nelson Mandela is told in a series of experiential galleries from his rural childhood home through years of turbulent struggle against the apartheid regime, to his eventual vindication and final years as South Africa’s first …
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Remembering September 11th Temporary Rotating Exhibits August 28, 2016 - September 30, 2016 For the 15th anniversary remembering September 11, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum will feature a special exhibit featuring a section of steel from the World Trade Center towers donated by the Texas Engineering Extension Service's elite urban search and rescue team, Texas Task Force 1. The steel structural beam weighs in excess of 2,000 pounds. The exhibit, Commemorating September 11th will …
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The National Parks Photography Project Temporary Rotating Exhibits November 30, 2015 - March 21, 2016 Centered around the centennial anniversary of America's National Park Service in 2016, the exhibit celebrates the important role that the visual image has played in the history and creation of our national parks. The core of this exhibit is the timeless black and white photography of American photographer Mark Burns. These photographs were taken from 2011 through 2015 with one iconic photograph from each …
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Treasures of China Temporary Rotating Exhibits August 30, 2003 - January 04, 2004 View Flickr Gallery …
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Fidelity Permanent Permanent Exhibit fidelityBG One of President Bush's favorite things was getting out on the water in his speedboat. Here we have his actual boat, Fidelity, which he loved racing on the Atlantic waters off Kennebunkport, Maine, until the boat's retirement in May 1998. View the …
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Pierce Family Permanent Permanent Exhibit permanent exhibit Take a glimpse at the childhood and family history of the woman who would one day be the mother of a President and the First Lady of the United States of America, Barbara Pierce Bush. View the Exhibit …
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The Berlin Wall/Age of Freedom Permanent Permanent Exhibit berlin wall Perhaps one of the most recognizable symbols of the Cold War is the Berlin Wall. In this exhibit, view a 12-foot tall section that once symbolized oppression, communism and division. Video highlights at the kiosks detail the other important international events faced by the Bush Administration. View the …
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Camp David Permanent Permanent Exhibit camp david The Laurel Office at Camp David was the scene of many of President Bush's most important decisions. It was also home to many happy family memories, including Christmases and the marriage of his daughter, Doro. All of the artifacts in the Office come straight from Camp David. View the …
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Music America: Iconic Objects From America's Music History Temporary Rotating Exhibits May 05, 2025 - January 05, 2026 Logo for Music America Music America: Iconic Objects From America’s Music History will open in the Ansary Gallery of American History at the Bush Library and Museum on Monday, May 5, 2025, and remain on exhibit until January 5, 2026. With nearly 100 objects representing the best of American music, the exhibit—curated by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music ( BSACAM ) …
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Mr. President Permanent Permanent Exhibit permanent exhibit George Bush was elected the 41st President of the United States on Nov. 8, 1988. Bush won 53.1% of the popular vote and 426 electoral votes. Read a copy of the Houston Chronicle from the day after the election, and see photos of President Bush’s inauguration Jan. 20, 1989. View the …
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Journey to the Presidency Permanent Permanent Exhibit journey to presidency As Vice President, George Bush traveled an estimated 1.3 million miles, a distance equal to about fifty-four trips around the world! An interactive map details this impressive amount of travel, and interactive programs allow you the opportunity to view hundreds of documents from the Library's Archives regarding some of these important trips. Also included are many articles and pictures which record this important stepping stone for …
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Working for Peace Permanent Permanent Exhibit working for peace After serving as a Congressman, President Nixon selected George Bush to be the Ambassador to the United Nations. The amazing murals and recreation of a portion of the U.N. create the feeling that you are at U.N. Headquarters during the turbulent years of the early 1970s. View the …
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Freedom’s Journey Temporary Rotating Exhibits August 14, 2002 - January 05, 2003 …
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Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State Temporary Rotating Exhibits April 20, 2018 - January 02, 2019 As Texas took its current shape, the space changed from an extensive, unexplored, and sparsely settled frontier under the Spanish Crown to its iconic and easily recognizable outline today. Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State traces the cartographic history of Texas from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Mapping Texas explains how centuries of change shaped our …
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WWI Memorial Day exhibit Temporary Rotating Exhibits May 25, 2018 - May 31, 2018 The Bush Library and Museum is also partnering with the Brazos County World War I Centennial Committee to present a tribute to the former students and graduates of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and those men from Brazos County who sacrificed their lives in service to our nation during the First World War. The memorial tribute will feature images with brief biographical sketches of each veteran. This exhibit …
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Lines with Power and Purpose: Editorial Cartoons Temporary Rotating Exhibits October 07, 2019 - January 05, 2020 These deceptively simple drawings frame the publics’ understanding of early-to-mid twentieth-century world events and trends ranging from the two World Wars, the Great Depression, public discontent with the US government, presidential elections, daily battles regarding work-related rejection, nostalgia for homespun neighborhood charm in the Midwest, and more. Along the way, these cartoons served …
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Oceans of Plastic Temporary Rotating Exhibits July 01, 2021 - August 01, 2022 Plastic pollution, particularly in our oceans, is one of the most pressing consumer and environmental issues that we face today. Oceans of Plastic , by Corpus Christi-based artist Shelia Rogers, is a strangely beautiful collection of approximately 35 pieces of art made from plastics acquired from beaches along the Texas Gulf Coast. As a lifelong beachcomber, Shelia Rogers noticed the ever-increasing accumulation of single-use …
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Honor, Courage, Commitment: Marine Corps Art Temporary Rotating Exhibits May 26, 2023 - January 03, 2024 Flyer for upcoming exhibit "Honor, Courage, Commitment: Marin Corps Art, 1975-2018" In this stunning exhibit, visitors will experience works of art by combat artists, focusing on Marine Corps service immediately following the Vietnam War through recent years. Displayed in the Fidelity Gallery, the selected pieces include works on canvas and sculptures. Honor, Courage and Commitment gives its audience a …
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History in the Making: Texas A&M Forest Service Temporary Rotating Exhibits March 12, 2015 - November 08, 2015 This year, the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) celebrates a century of leadership in protecting and sustaining the state’s trees, forests and related natural resources. From the first efforts of a few forest patrolmen on horseback in East Texas to today’s statewide network of protection, TFS has been on the front line – training and equipping landowners, communities and fire departments to prevent, …
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Conquering Cancer Temporary Rotating Exhibits September 28, 2014 - September 28, 2015 Since the tragic death of their 3-year-old daughter, Robin, from cancer, President and Mrs. Bush have been inspired and motivated to fight this terrible disease. Robin's passing stirred their lifetime commitment to do whatever they could to bring an end to cancer. In 1998, President and Mrs. Bush helped create C-Change, then known as the National Dialogue on Cancer. For well over a decade they co-chaired this unique …
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Spotlight on Art Educators Temporary Rotating Exhibits November 20, 2014 - May 20, 2015 View Flick Gallery …
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Visas for Freedom Temporary Rotating Exhibits April 14, 2012 - April 29, 2012 View Flickr Gallery …
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The Heart Truth® Red Dress Collection Temporary Rotating Exhibits October 01, 2010 - August 14, 2011 View Flickr Gallery …
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Commemorating September 11th Temporary Rotating Exhibits September 11, 2004 - November 14, 2004 View Flickr Gallery …
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The Challenge of the Unknown (China) Permanent Permanent Exhibit china Experience China through the camera lens of Barbara Bush. A large mural of a picture she took while George was serving as Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office spans the wall, while the large red and turquoise pagoda offers a glimpse of life in Peking (now known as Beijing) for George and Barbara Bush. There before the United States had established normal diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, the Bushes jumped right in as …
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From Flyboy to Goldenboy – Marriage and Yale Permanent Permanent Exhibit flyboytogoldenboyBG Steal a look into the newly married life of George and Barbara in this lovely exhibit that features a stunning replica of Barbara's wedding gown. Their young life at Yale and their growing family are documented with original photographs and letters. View the …
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George Bush Memorial Exhibit Permanent Permanent Exhibit memoriaIBG President Bush passed away on November 30, 2018. This exhibit highlights some of the many ways he was remembered. Here you can also meet Sully, his service dog. View the Exhibit …
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Duty, Honor, Country Permanent Permanent Exhibit duty,honor,country This area of the museum is dedicated to the history of World War II and the impact the attack on Pearl Harbor had on a young George Bush. A highlight of this area is the restored 1944 TBM Avenger, just like the aircraft Bush flew as a Navy pilot. A model of an aircraft carrier and many of George Bush's personal mementos complete this portion of the museum. View the …